What makes Keel by Keel notable?

'Keel' helped define the glam metal sound of the era, gaining traction on Billboard's charts despite limited mainstream recognition. The album's blend of melodic hard rock and heavy metal resonated with fans and set the stage for their later successes, influencing peers in the genre. Released in 1987, 'Keel' was the debut album for the American glam metal band Keel. At this time, the band was establishing their presence in the burgeoning heavy metal scene of the late 1980s, following their formation in 1984 and prior to their subsequent commercial peak with their second album.