From Demos to Demons: 1989-1992 cover

From Demos to Demons: 1989-1992

Backyard Babies · 2002

125 min · 33 tracks · hard rock

Energetic punk anthems collide with glam rock flair, showcasing raw, unfiltered emotions and rebellious spirit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Love You So Start here — The opening track exemplifies the band's signature sound with catchy hooks and energetic riffs, setting a high-octane tone for the album.
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    Murder — A standout track that combines dark humor with pulsating rhythms, highlighting the band's knack for blending serious themes with punk ethos.
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    Party Pussy — This track encapsulates the wild spirit of glam punk, featuring playful lyrics and infectious energy that resonate with the party vibe of the era.
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    Warriors of Glory — An anthem of rebellion, this song showcases powerful guitar work and themes of camaraderie, emblematic of the band's punk roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with energy
  • raw sound for rebellious spirits
  • dynamic peaks for attention seekers
  • for party atmospheres
  • youthful vibes and reckless abandon

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, patient listening
  • seek polished, refined production

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Documents the band's rise and mainstream recognition in the glam rock scene.
Themes
glam punk rebellion· underground to mainstream· dark humor in chaos
Career context
Released in 2002, From Demos to Demons: 1989-1992 captures Backyard Babies' formative years as they transitioned from underground successes to mainstream recognition. This compilation highlights their early recordings and sets the stage for their later breakthrough with 2003's Stockholm Syndrome.
Stylistic neighbors
The Hellacopters· Turbonegro· The Wildhearts

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 I Love You So Start here 4:10
  • 2 Murder 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 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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