298. The Verve

Incorrectly classified by some as a one hit wonder (their monster hit Bittersweet Symphony overshadowed everything else they ever did), the Verve developed a beautiful sound that combined Psychedelic, Space Rock and Shoegazing genres. The result was a richly textured and sweet sound that often seemed a little ahead of what was going on around them. Again, like others from Britain, they might find themselves lumped in with the Oasis and Blurs of the world and their potential look from the Hall may go those aforementioned bands instead.

Should The Verve be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 60.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 21.4%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 7.1%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Wigan, England)
Why they will get in: Could be on the strength of Bitter Sweet Symphony?
Why they won't get in: There is no real evidence that their better known peers will be selected.
Essential Albums: A Storm in Heaven (1993)
A Northern Soul (1995)
Urban Hymns (1997)
Forth (2008)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: This Is Music (From A Northern Soul, 1995)
On Your Own (From A Northern Soul, 1995)
Bitter Sweet Symphony (From Urban Hymns, 1997)
The Drugs Don’t Work (From Urban Hymns, 1997)
Rather Be (From Forth, 2008)