From Demos to Demons: 1989-1992
Backyard Babies · 2002
125 min · 33 tracks · hard rock · punk · glam punk
A raw, high-octane blend of glam punk and hard rock that captures youthful rebellion and reckless abandon.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it offers a retrospective look at Backyard Babies' formative years, highlighting their contribution to the glam punk revival of the late '90s and early 2000s. The compilation not only reached fans but also provided newer audiences insight into their evolution, solidifying their legacy within the Swedish rock movement and beyond.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with energy raw sound for rebellious spirits dynamic peaks for attention seekers
- Context
- By the time 'From Demos to Demons: 1989-1992' was released in 2002, Backyard Babies had already established themselves within the Swedish rock scene. This compilation showcases their early demos and tracks from a formative period, including their breakthrough album 'Total 13' from 1998, which marked their rise to prominence in the international punk rock circuit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Turbonegro· Hanoi Rocks· The Dogs D'Amour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Love You So Standout 4:10
- 2 Murder Standout 2:28
- 3 Explane 1:40
- 4 Down Down Down 2:53
- 5 Suffer Hard 3:15
- 6 Darkness 3:01
- 7 Open Your Eyes 2:09
- 8 Warriors of Glory Standout 2:25
- 9 Party Pussy 4:25
- 10 No More School 0:57
- 11 Downtown 3:32
- 12 Bad Boys 3:40
- 13 Firing Guns 3:17
- 14 Kickin' Up Dust 4:30
- 15 All Too Much 4:19
- 16 Lies 4:56
Disc 2
- 1 Something to Swallow 4:41
- 2 Strange Kind of Attitude 5:04
- 3 Juicy Lucy 4:37
- 4 Like a Child 6:31
- 5 Gods Favourite 5:21
- 6 Should I Be Damned 4:20
- 7 Bite & Chew 5:05
- 8 Dogtown 3:20
- 9 Lies 4:45
- 10 S.T.M.M.F. #6 1:53
- 11 Bad to the Bone 3:11
- 12 Love 3:53
- 13 Wild Dog 3:29
- 14 Heaven in Hell 4:57
- 15 Diesel & Power 4:54
- 16 Lonely X-Mas 4:00
- 17 Electric Suzy 3:12
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