What makes Willpower by Today Is the Day notable?

'Willpower' is notable for its raw and uncompromising sound, which has influenced many subsequent noise rock and metal bands. Its critical reception highlighted a unique blend of brutality and melody, drawing attention from underground music publications and helping to establish Today Is the Day as significant players in the 90s alternative scene. Released on January 1, 1994, 'Willpower' is Today Is the Day's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with their sound, solidifying their place within the noise rock genre and expanding their audience after gaining some traction from their first release.