Outkast top UK music critics' poll

Outkast's new opus 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' is the Best Album of 2003, according to British music critics.

Music retailer HMV compiled a 'Poll of Polls' list from magazines with the Atlanta duo taking the top spot ahead of Dizzee Rascal's 'Boy in Da Corner' and The Mars Volta's 'De-loused in the Comatorium'.

The White Stripes were in fourth place with 'Elephant' while The Darkness came in fifth with 'Permission to Land'.

Dublin band The Thrills were placed 17th with their debut album 'So Much for the City'.

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