What makes How to Make Friends and Influence People by Terrorvision notable?

This album reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and was well-received for its infectious energy and clever songwriting. It features hit singles like Oblivion and Alice What's the Matter, which helped cement Terrorvision's place in the Britpop movement alongside contemporaries like Blur and Oasis. Released in January 1994, How to Make Friends and Influence People was Terrorvision's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, How to Make Friends and Influence People. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the UK rock scene while exploring a more polished sound compared to their earlier efforts.

How many songs are on How to Make Friends and Influence People?

How to Make Friends and Influence People has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

How to Make Friends and Influence People

Terrorvision · 1994

54 min · 13 tracks · rock music

A vibrant mix of alternative rock and pop-punk, filled with catchy hooks and witty lyrics that capture the spirit of the 90s.

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Oblivion — As one of the standout singles from the album, Oblivion showcases the band's knack for blending catchy melodies with tongue-in-cheek lyrics about disillusionment.
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Alice What's the Matter — This track combines upbeat instrumentation with relatable themes of confusion and frustration, making it a quintessential example of Terrorvision's signature style.
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Discotheque Wreck — With its infectious chorus and danceable rhythm, Discotheque Wreck highlights the band's ability to create a party atmosphere while maintaining a sense of irony in their lyrics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic songwriting with catchy hooks but lacks strong cohesion throughout its length.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and upbeat tempos, establishing a high-energy opening.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Alice What's the Matter 2:43
2 Oblivion 3:03
3 Stop the Bus 3:43
4 Discotheque Wreck 3:17
5 Middleman 3:32
6 Still the Rhythm 3:32
7 Ten Shades of Grey 3:03
8 Stab in the Back 4:51
9 Pretend Best Friend 3:47
10 Time O the Signs 3:25
11 What the Doctor Ordered 2:17
12 Some People Say 3:03
13 What Makes You Tick 14:34

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