5 Things to Know About The Blue Nile's 'Hats' Album

  1. ‘Hats’ reached No. 12 on the UK albums chart, making it The Blue Nile’s best-charting album.
  2. It became the band’s most commercially successful release.
  3. The album’s influence extends far beyond its chart performance.
  4. Its sound has been cited as an inspiration by many later artists.
  5. The album remains a cult classic despite modest initial sales.