I didn't say just critics lists. Lists by regular schmoes like you and I. You may personally like other albums better but collectively nothing else beats it.
Actually for argument's sake, you might want to try using albums that most of us have heard of.
Both these albums were big in the UK but hardly dented the north american market and yes I mean the indie market. I will not argue that these are really good albums because I bought both of them when they came out but one had to remeraber that OK Computer had an impact on the whole pop/rock community, mainsteam and indie listeners.
Great album. Never tire of this one. It's on my list.