What makes Upon Us by Taproot notable?

This album marked Taproot's entrance into the music industry with notable critical reception in alternative circles, paving the way for their subsequent career. It contributed to the growing popularity of alternative metal at the time, resonating with fans amidst the genre's evolution in the late '90s. Upon Us is Taproot's debut album, released in 1999 as they began to carve out their niche in the alternative metal scene. The band had just transitioned from their previous local success to a national audience, setting the stage for their future explorations in sound and lyrical themes.