Album of the Day

If the influence of grunge loomed large in early 1990s rock, Terrorvision offered an alternative that was equally intense but far less grim. Though they could skewer lyrical targets as mercilessly as their Pacific Northwest contemporaries, the Bradford, U.K. quartet turned accessible melodies and metallic riffs into stadium-worthy anthems that appealed to a broader audience. Released on the heels of a breakthrough British single, 1994's HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE represents a confident step forward from the band's debut and spun off several strong singles in “Oblivion,” “Alice What's The Matter” and “Pretend Best Friend.” Terrorvision vocalist Tony Wright was born on this day in 1968; we'll wish him a happy birthday with the dynamic HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE.