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Their lists always have some pretty terrible picks, unfortunately. I guess that's because we all have our favourite, which is often based on musical merit, while they seem to rank all of their lists based on social effect or innovation.
For example, there were plenty of guitarists that could play much more technically difficult licks than Jimi Hendrix could have, but he was their No. 1 guitarist because they think he changed modern guitar playing more than anyone. Similarly, there are countless albums, including others by the Beatles, that have more creative melodies and complex harmonies than Sgt. Pepper's, but they considered it the No. 1 album based on its influence and innovation.
I think you just have to accept the fact that these lists will never have your favourite whatever at the top. Rolling Stone just wants to get their name out, and top 100 or top 500 lists circulating around create controversy. And controversy is the best way to publicize.
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