Backstreet Girls is a rock/punk/glam-band formed in Oslo, Norway in 1984 by two pair of brothers named Pål Kristensen (bass), Tom Kristensen (vocals), Petter Baarli (guitar) and Bjørn Terje Baarli (drums). They self-released their debut album, Mental Shakedown, in 1986, and just weeks later it was re-released by Mercury and the bands first record deal was a reality. Tom Kristensen left the band before the debut was released and was replaced by Arne Aarnes.