340. Pulp

It took Pulp years to hit the big time but when they did it was if they amalgamated all the styles they tried out in the years before. The Disco infused Guitar Pop about working class Brits was as fun as was poignant. As one of the biggest bands in the U.K., they failed to hit as big stateside as Blur and Oasis did, but they did establish somewhat of a following. Pulp disbanded in 2002, but the albums they produced in their latter half showed a band capable of merging multiple styles with ease. Although they are eligible years before Oasis, our guess is that when the Hall recognizes the Britpop scene (if they do), Oasis will get that nod.

The Bullet Points:

Eligible Since:

2008

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom (Sheffield, England)

Why They Will Get In:

They are a decent representative of the Britpop scene.

Why They Won’t Get In:

They only had one album make a dent in the United States.

Nominated In:

Never

Essential Albums:

His ‘n’ Hers (1994)

Different Class (1995)

This is Hardcore (1998)

We Love Life (2001)

Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:

Common People (From Different Class, 1995)

Disco 2000 (From Different Class, 1995)

Sorted By E’s and Wizz (From Different Class, 1995)

Help the Aged (From This is Hardcore, 1998)

The Trees (From We Love Life, 2001)

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