Not in Hall of Fame

One of the most important bands of the BritPop era, Suede was a pivotal reason that the British music scene moved back towards guitar driven songs as opposed to the heavily distorted shoegazing sound that dominated British Alternative in the years previous. Suede was one of those few bands that lived up to the hype that the critics bestowed on them, and if there is any criticism on them (and this is a big one) it is that they did not crash down the doors in the United States. That fact makes it exceptionally difficult for them to enter the hallowed halls in Cleveland.

Should Suede be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 73.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.9%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 11.8%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (London, England)
Why they will get in: They meet the influence criteria and are much beloved.
Why they won't get in: That love wasn’t in the United States, and we have not seen BritPop get their due.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums: Suede (1993)
Dog Man Star (1994)
Coming Up (1997)
Bloodsports (2013)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Animal Nitrate (From Suede, 1993)
Sleeping Pills (From Suede, 1993)
We Are the Pigs (From Dog Man Star, 1994)
The Wild Ones (From Dog Man Star, 1994)
New Generation (From Dog Man Star, 1994)