Sliver & Gold
Backyard Babies · 2019
55 min · 15 tracks · hard rock
A high-octane blend of punk rock energy and glam vibes, peppered with raw, confessional lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Morning Midnight Start here — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its catchy hooks and driving rhythm, setting an upbeat tone for the entire record.
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Shovin‘ Rocks — With gritty guitar riffs and rebellious lyrics, this song stands as a quintessential representation of the band's punk roots while reflecting their modern evolution.
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Ragged Flag — This track features poignant lyrics that resonate with themes of resilience and personal struggle, making it a standout moment in the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rebellious anthems for celebration
- dynamic mix of energy waves
- acoustic moments for introspection
- short bursts of excitement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, steady pacing
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows the band's continued vitality after a lengthy hiatus and positive critical reception.
- Themes
- personal struggle· midnight confessions
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Sliver & Gold is the Backyard Babies' sixth studio album, arriving after a lengthy hiatus following their previous album, Four by Four (2015). This record marks a return for the band, showcasing their signature sound while navigating new lyrical themes that reflect personal and societal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Hellacopters· Turbonegro· The Wildhearts
Tracklist
- 1 Good Morning Midnight Start here 2:58
- 2 Simple Being Sold 2:49
- 3 Shovin‘ Rocks 3:19
- 4 Ragged Flag 3:19
- 5 Yes to All No 3:08
- 6 Bad Seeds 3:48
- 7 44 Undead 3:23
- 8 Sliver and Gold 3:14
- 9 A Day Late in My Dollar Shorts 2:47
- 10 Laugh Now Cry Later 7:15
- 11 Th1rt3en or Nothing (acoustic - live in the studio) 4:00
- 12 A Song for the Outcast (acoustic - live in the studio) 4:08
- 13 Highlights (acoustic - live in the studio) 3:30
- 14 Star War (acoustic - live in the studio) 3:16
- 15 Nomadic (acoustic - live in the studio) 4:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Earth vs the Wildhearts
The Wildhearts
Shares raw confessional lyrics and a similar blend of punk energy with glam influences.
White Light, White Heat, White Trash
Social Distortion
Combines punk rock vigor with personal storytelling and introspective themes.
Permission to Land
The Darkness
Merges glam rock aesthetics with high-octane riffs and emotive lyrics reflecting personal struggles.
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