Is Total 13 a good place to start with Backyard Babies?

Yes, Total 13 is recommended as a starting point for new Backyard Babies listeners. An adrenaline-fueled explosion of glam punk energy punctuated by catchy hooks and raw, gritty guitar riffs. Total 13 is Backyard Babies' third studio album, released in 1998 during a pivotal phase of their career. Following the success of their previous album, Diesel and Power, this release solidified their presence in the Swedish rock scene as they embraced a more polished yet rebellious sound.

Total 13 works well if you're into raucous sing-alongs with friends, steady energy for road trips and short bursts of rebellious fun.

How many songs are on Total 13?

Total 13 has 15 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Total 13

Backyard Babies · 1998

42 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

An adrenaline-fueled explosion of glam punk energy punctuated by catchy hooks and raw, gritty guitar riffs.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Made Me Madman Start here — This opening track sets a frenetic pace with its relentless energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating the band's signature style right from the start.
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U.F.O. Romeo — With its playful lyrics and infectious melody, this track exemplifies the band's knack for blending humor with hard-hitting rock sounds.
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Let's Go to Hell — This song stands out for its anthemic quality and rebellious spirit, making it a memorable rallying cry for fans during live performances.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic songwriting and strong production, solidifying its place in glam punk.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a relentless energy with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied pacing.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
The use of gang vocals in the choruses amplifies the anthemic quality of the songs, making them memorable and sing-along friendly.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

raucous sing-alongs with friends
steady energy for road trips
short bursts of rebellious fun
cathartic release through anthems

Maybe skip if you

prefer long, introspective tracks
seek subtle, soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation and commercial success in glam punk.
Themes: Swedish rock rebellion· adrenaline-fueled anthems· glam punk energy
Career context: Total 13 is Backyard Babies' third studio album, released in 1998 during a pivotal phase of their career. Following the success of their previous album, Diesel and Power, this release solidified their presence in the Swedish rock scene as they embraced a more polished yet rebellious sound.
Stylistic neighbors: The Hellacopters· Turbonegro· The Wildhearts