Independent Days
Backyard Babies · 2009
87 min · 28 tracks · hard rock · punk · glam punk
A raucous blend of punk bravado and glam rock swagger, bursting with infectious energy.
Why this album works
'Independent Days' received positive reviews from critics who praised its energetic sound and catchy hooks, contributing to Backyard Babies' continued relevance in the hard rock and punk scenes. The album further solidified their status by reaching notable positions on music charts across Europe, reaffirming their influence in the genre.
- Best for
- infectious energy for party vibes dynamic journey with peaks short bursts of excitement
- Context
- By 2009, Backyard Babies had established themselves as key figures in the Swedish rock scene. 'Independent Days' marked their sixth studio album and followed the critically acclaimed 'People Like People Like Us' (2006), showcasing a return to a more raw and energetic sound after experimenting with a polished production approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Turbonegro· Hanoi Rocks· The Dogs D'Amour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Look at You Standout 2:43
- 2 Highlights 3:47
- 3 U.F.O. Romeo 2:43
- 4 (Is It) Still Alright to Smile?! Standout 4:03
- 5 Eight-Balled 2:42
- 6 Made Me Madman Standout 2:23
- 7 Let’s Go to Hell 3:14
- 8 Babylon 3:06
- 9 Subculture Hero 3:01
- 10 Bombed (Out of My Mind) 2:56
- 11 Robber of Life 3:22
- 12 Backstabber 2:46
- 13 Get Dead 3:06
- 14 Spotlight the Sun 3:00
- 15 Powderhead 3:32
- 16 Hey, I’m Sorry 2:59
- 17 Ghetto You (K.O. Sessions) 3:26
- 18 Rocker 2:46
Disc 2
- 1 Wireless Mind 4:08
- 2 Can’t Find the Door 3:42
- 3 Gotta Go 2:05
- 4 Ghetto You (K.O. Sessions) 3:25
- 5 Made Me Madman (live) 2:24
- 6 Backstabber (live) 2:43
- 7 Highlights (live) 3:36
- 8 Look at You (live) 3:12
- 9 Stars (live) 3:04
- 10 Fill Up This Bad Machine (live) 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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