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Barely Legal is the 1997 debut from the Hives. They wear suits. They wear ties. Their members go under aliases like Chris Dangerous. They're from Sweden. They are five. Hives play bubblegum punk with a cocky swagger that lies somewhere between the sex-bomb tease of Ian Svenonius' Make-Up and pout of The New York Dolls: and having invented their formula for a rockin' good time five years ago now, see no reason to mess with it. Late-come Brit fans, only familiar with Hives' brand of hi-octane r'n'r through the Poptones compilation Your New Favourite Band, certainly won't be disappointed with Barely Legal. The full-on thrash of "A.K.A I-D-I-O-T" and "King Of Asskissing" may owe slightly more to the cartoon hardcore of Green Day and Blink 182 than 2002's trend towards late 70s New Wave, but it's a minor differential. Life's a riot with Hives.--Everett True
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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There is so much anger and energy in 'Barely Legal' and it's what I am looking for in any punk album. I do like some of the later Hives material but you could argue it's more watered down whereas this album may not be beyond say 'Tyranosaurus Hives' in the songwriting department but is much harder and faster if that's what you're looking for.
This is the best Hives CD I've come across yet hands down.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this album in Sweden just to see what they were like and i was very pleasently surprised. Fast hard punk rock / hardcore is what to expect and these guys do it very well. Stand out tracks are a.k.a. I.D.I.O.T and Here We Go Again but all of the album is great. There is so much energy in this album that if your a fan of bands like AFI or punk in general, you will really like this.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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My title speaks for itself, this album is truly fantastic. You don't want the last song to end but your desperate for the next to begin, its like that the whole way through. The classic beginning of Blackjack, the ending of Closed For The Season, all leave you tingling. An excellant album, the best I've ever owned. I think I've said enough.
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classic punk
nowhere near as good now.this is quality high energy punk with a massive old school touch buy it you will not regret it
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Mr. D. A. Needham
Well Well Well
This is an excellent CD, if you are interested in The Hives, and want to know more, then this is an essential, i'm listening to it right now!!! BUY IT!!
Published on 26 July 2004 by "tedcurly"
The Hives-Barely Legal
This CD is absolutely brilliant, I wasn't actually expecting much but as soon as I played it I realised just how good the Hives are!! Read more
Published on 7 July 2004 by "tedcurly"
essential album for any young punk!
I got into the Hives like most people,through there compelation album-your new favourite band.That album has songs taken from there two previous albums barely legal and vendi vidi... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2002 by Mr M R Jones
Their best?
Rawer than their later efforts, this is well worth buying. Musically reminiscent of Dead Kennedys and Ramones in places (well, to my ears anyway), it's fast and furious pretty... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2002 by Colin E Coli
punk rock!
this is the debut album by the hives, who in the last couple of months have been subjected to immense media hype in britain. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2002 by "debaser@etoast.com"
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