232. Teenage Fanclub

Pigeonholing Teenage Fanclub as a band that just simply ushered in the Power Pop revival seems easy to do. Of course it was just a fraction of what this band was about as their infectious brand of Alternative music was drawing from multiple influences. Throughout their career, Teenage Fanclub was beloved by the critics, but their appeal never seemed to get past underground status. As such, an induction for this very good (but barely heard of) band seems unlikely at this stage upon eligibility.

Should Teenage Fanclub be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 58.8%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 29.4%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.8%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2015
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Bellshill, Scotland)
Why they will get in: Critical darlings always have a shot.
Why they won't get in: They don’t have the American success that is necessary for this Hall.
Essential Albums: The King (1991)
Bandwagonesque (1991)
Thirteen (1993)
Grand Prix (1995)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: The Concept (From Bandwagonesque, 1991)
Satan (From Bandwagonesque, 1991)
Alcoholiday (From Bandwagonesque, 1991)
120 Mins (From Thirteen, 2003)
Gene Clark (From Thirteen, 2003)