Swedish Backyard Babies release their new album on the 13th of August and I have been hoping, no praying, for it to be something more like Stockholm Syndrome (BMG 2003) and less like People like people like us (SONYBMG 2006). The latter in all fairness having been one of the dullest records ever released by a band with so much attitude.
And after a listen through the new material I can say that I am not only relieved but ecstatic; the new album is one big knock out, a punch in the belly for those who had stopped believing, it is amazing. First single Fuck off and die, a fiery tune with sing along potential and a pretty cool video sets the mood for the rest of the album where Nomadic shines the most with powerful riffs and Dregen and Nickes voices trigging each other towards a strong yet catchy chorus. I can already image being surrounded by a massive crowd shouting the words back at the tattooed foursome when they perform this one.
Where were you is another kick ass song with that familiar Backyard sound that I love so much and which can be found throughout almost the entire album. There are however a couple of songs that stand out from this certain sound. My personal favourite, Abandon is believe it or not a slow song full of hurt and emotion, sung with painful bitterness that hits me right in the heart. Final song Saved by the bell, despite smelling a bit of Guns and Roses, could well become a classic and is good ending to a CD that I think many will agree with me has saved Backyard Babies. It has saved them from becoming another great band that continued for all eternity into boredom, because this album is everything but boring. The Backyard Babies are back and there's no way you're going to miss it.
Album release date: 13/8/2008 Until then the album in its entirety can be heard on www.myspace.com/backyardbabies
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