displays an alchemic ability to turn the humdrum of everyday life into a record that is at times empowering, hilarious, melancholy, awkward, and charming." Accolades Since its release in 2002, Original Pirate Material has received several accolades. In March 2003, NME placed Original Pirate Material at number 46 on their list of the "100 Best Albums of All Time". They subsequently placed the album at number nine in their list of the "100 Best Albums of the Decade". Observer Music Monthly ranked it as the best album of the 2000s. Journalist Simon Reynolds also placed the album at the top of his list of his favourite albums of the 2000s, with a "special 'in a class of its own' award". Pitchfork placed the album at number ten on their list of the top 100 albums of 2000–2004; they later placed it at number 36 on their list of the top 200 albums of the 2000s. In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked the album 139th in their list of The 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Release history References Bibliography External links Information on Kestrel House, the London tower block depicted on the album's cover 2002 debut albums 679 Artists albums Albums produced by Mike Skinner (musician) The Streets albums