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There were fears that Tyrannosaurus Hives, the major label debut from the Hives could find these Scandinavian punk showmen somewhat compromised. After all, their breakthrough LP, 2002's Your New Favourite Band--a compilation of tracks that date back to 97 and their time on Swedish punk label Burning Heart--worked because it struck exactly the right balance between amphetamine punk snarl and addictive pop gold. Refreshingly though, even under the yoke of a major label, the Hives play their rock & roll like a fuse burning short. "Abra Cadaver" is a two-minute blast of Stooges worship that joyfully confirms the band's pledge to straight-up garage--and intriguingly, it finds lead singer Howlin' Pelle Almqvist sounding more like the Strokes' Julian Casablancas than ever, albeit Casablancas with blood on his shoes and skin under his fingernails. Meanwhile, there's myriad moments where the Hives demonstrate themselves to be far more than a boozy bar-band: "No Pun Intended", which wields a curious complex chord progression you'd perhaps expect from Fugazi, or "Diabolic Scheme" a taut, mid-paced number bedecked with stabbing violin sweeps straight out of a Hammer horror. --Louis Pattison
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a great energetic album, which grabs your attention and refuses to let go. With names like Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, Chris Dangerous, Dr Matt Destruction, Vigilante Carlstroem and Nicholaus Arson you no that your in for a great time! These guys are insane and it's reflected in the sound throughout, especially 'Diabolic Scheme'! The best songs are 'Two Timing Touch and Broken Bones' and 'A Little More for Little You' as well as the great single 'Walk Idiot Walk'. There isn't a bad song here and it's well worth a listen. This album is superior to 'My New Favourite Band', which is their best of. If you love 'Hate To Say I Told You So' which is an awesome song, you will love this album. Punk at it's very best!
P.S. Check their suits out!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album (I thought) was a really outstanding one. You can take the Hives anywhere and enjoy them- to the gym, the bus, the car, the lounge, study...whatever. This album is no exception. I really did enjoy this, and I see no reason why the Hives shouldn't be more well-known- they should rate up there with the Killers, RHCP, MUSE, F.Ferdinand etc... surely? Ah well, enjoy this- it's brill! All rock fans will be glad they spent the money.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By "nigelnhbrw"
Format:Audio CD
This is simply the best album of the year.
Classic hives : three-chords,catchy tunes and punk brilliance.
The stand out tracks for me are the "longer" tracks : "A Little More For Little You", "Love In Plaster" and "Diabolic Scheme".
The only weakness here is that the hives should try and develop song lengths.
Overall, a great album. Bring on the September tour!!!
xx
Classic hives : three-chords,catchy tunes and punk brilliance.
The stand out tracks for me are the "longer" tracks : "A Little More For Little You", "Love In Plaster" and "Diabolic Scheme".
The only weakness here is that the hives should try and develop song lengths.
Overall, a great album. Bring on the September tour!!!
xx
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SHARP, SLICK AND PUNCHY OFFERING FROM SWEDISH PUNKS
This is a fabulous slab of punk from Sweden's leading punks, repackaging what we have been selling to them for decades! Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. McCarraher
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The Hives are a great-looking band, don't you think? All sharp white suits and slick hair, coupled with them having a token fat guy and a bass player who looks a bit like a less... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2007 by 77
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Another Case of the Hives
Out of the blue, the Hives released "Veni Vidi Vicious" and suddenly became the new darlings of garage rock. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2004 by Burjiz
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the hives- popular punk
i am a huge fan of the distillers. a punk band without a doubt. and i would call the hives punk although i would be scathed by many of my friends. i think this album is amazing. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2004 by "singsingdeathhouse"
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Awsome Album
This is a truely great album by the energetic Swedish band, The Hives. The isn't 1 slow song on this album, it is just puresolid music with a punk edge to it. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2004 by Jay_Bass
5.0 out of 5 stars
Punk for the new age. Forget the American trash.
I got into The Hives when I first heard Hate To Say I Told You so. I quickly bought the fantastically titled 'Veni Vidi Vicious', and enjoyed every single second of it. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2004 by "boggyb"
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Tyrannosaurus Hives
This is album is quite simply the best thing you're going to hear if you're into raw, original rock music. Read more
Published on 26 July 2004 by Shakes22
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Tyrannosaurus Hives
This is album is quite simply the best thing you're going to hear if you're into raw, original rock music. Read more
Published on 26 July 2004 by Shakes22
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Hivey Jivey
This was one of the few albums I had wanted to purchase this year, I knew I was going to get an album full of angry vocals and catchy beats. Read more
Published on 24 July 2004 by Mr. John J. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great follow-up to a great debut
As I write this review, I am listening to the Hive's brilliant follow-up to 'Your New Favourite Band'. This album truly is great - and I don't listen to band music. Read more
Published on 23 July 2004 by "eggboymck"
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