"Ultraphobic" by Warrant

Warrant quickly rose to fame during the hairband craze of the late 80s and just as quickly fell out of fashion with the advent of grunge. But during that brief period this California band led by Jani Lane racked up some 80s classics like "Down Boys" (#27), "Heaven" (#2), "Cherry Pie" (#10), and "I Saw Red" (#10).

Jani Lane was a terribly under-appreciated songwriter, pigeon-holed for cock rock. But some lesser known tunes like "Uncle Tom's Cabin," "Bed Of Roses," and "Quicksand" showcased his talent.

The band started on its downward spiral with their third album, an overly ambitious and confused effort called "Dog Eat Dog." Nothing from this record found its way onto the Top 100, but their cover of Queen's "We Will Rock You" for the Gladiator soundtrack landed at #83 in 1992, giving them one final entry.

The band tried to give a nod to grunge with 1995's "Ultraphobic" and it's follow-up, "Belly To Belly, Vol. 1," alienating old fans and failing to win new ones. Lane would soon leave the band to attempt a solo career and work with other musicians, notably in Saints of the Underground. Warrant soldiered on and has endured tons of personnel changes over the years. Lane passed away from acute alcohol poisoning in 2011 at the age of 47.

While "Ultraphobic" catered to the grunge fad, it contained some tracks reminiscent of the classic melodic rock that made Warrant famous. In addition to the excellent title track, check out "Undertow," "Crawl Space," and the acoustic ballad "Stronger Now."