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One dimensional and annoying
Lol a greatest hits album from a one hit wonder band???
Compilation album? Again? Bad list, bad.
I knew they rocked, but I didn’t know they rocked so consistently and so awesomely hard. 4.5/5
The album did not deliver on the title’s promise. Not awful, but instantly forgettable.
There is some good stuff on here but overall it’s just mid
Nice. This is the type of garage punk I like. Short, sweet and to the point. Never listened to this band before but I'll check out the rest of their catalog.
Meh. Kinda boring imo
Solid high energy punky rock ‘n roll. A bit one-note, but if you’re in the mood for what they do, they absolutely deliver. Very enjoyable.
It's fine. A little one-note. You may like it more if you have a high tolerance for spitty, screamy singing.
This was pretty mid, Hate To Say I Told You So is miles clear of the rest
Thoughts before listening: Swedish garage punk band from the 00s. I like these guys although I don't think this was their big hit album (at least not in the US) so I'm surprised this made the book. Review: Nevermind..."Hate to Say I Told You So" is on here. Thats the hit and its a great song that instantly brings back nostalgic memories. It seems this album is actually a compilation pulling from multiple Hives records including the one I know Veni Vidi Vicious. The Hives were adjacent to the pop-punk I listened to around this same time although they brought a certain European vibe that set them apart from the Warped Tour crowd. In fact, they were closer in sound to the White Stripes and Strokes than Blink-182. Not groundbreaking by any stretch of the imagination, but certainly fun. 3-stars
Kind of cool.
Pretty rockin'. Hate To Say I Told You So is an '00's radio classic, the rest are alright. A low 3.
Pretty hungover listen so didn’t vibe with me too much. But enough here to warrant a re-listen at some point.
it's surprising to me that I like this as much as I do. On it's face it sounds similar to other music I have rated much lower. I think it's going to take a few more listens to figure out why. It's rowdy but keeps me interested. Usually the more of this type of rowdy music is just discordant and simple/boring to me.
Never heard of this before! Good bashy fun. My ex would hate it.
Not my new favourite band
12 temas y 28 minutos, no hace falta más. "Hate to say I told you so" y "Untutored youth" se quedan. Tengo que escuchar más de ellos.
a bit presumptuous title for an album, especially something that is not particularly mindblowing, even at the time. that being said, it is a fun enough album and, although a bit samey throughout, doesn't ever get boring. if you like that brand of early 00s garage rock revival, you'll probably have a decent enough time.
Enjoyable punk!
I don’t know if they were my “New Favorite Band”, but I did enjoy this album. If the Kinks would have been a Millennial band, they would be the Hives. I appreciated the rawness of their sound that emotionally led you somewhere between a strong head bop and the urge to throw your coworkers into a mosh pit in a staff meeting. Key songs for me were Outsmarted and I really liked the break on Madman, though the most popular song on this Here We Go Again can’t be discounted. If there was a fault it’s that the album is so short. I can and will be listening to this again!
Random thoughts: * Has a band got as much out of one absolutely rocking song as The Hives have with "Hate To Say I Told You So"? * They will always be on the Mount Rushmore of the 2000s garage rock come back. Are they the Teddy Roosevelt? * The bass player on this album is Dr. Matt Destruction! No wonder they went nuclear. I'm going to adopt that as my new drunk nickname. * Dr. Matt Destruction just completely annihilates that bass line in the middle of the song!
This was pretty good!
Not sure about picking a compilation album for this but whatever the hives are good
frankly disconcerting
Meh.
This is the album that got me into the Hives. Wonderful stuff.
Nja. Inte riktigt mitt sound. Det är för mycket enformigt driv utan "krusiduller". Och sången är rätt plågsam. Det är inte dåligt heller, men det räcker definitivt inte för högre betyg. Sista låten hade kunnat bli nåt. Men det sjöngs aldrig. Blev istället sugen att på Johnossi.
Det är väl en personlig preferens, men för mig blir det konstant höga tempot och avsaknaden av variation i övrigt inte njutbart över en hel skiva. Here to say I told you so är en höjdare och de flesta övriga låtar är helt okej, men utan att sticka ut på samma sätt. Sista låten går lite utanför ramen på ett positivt sätt och då hajar man till direkt, men blir besviken när det visar sig inte vara en komplett låt. Inte min genre generellt heller och det är definitivt fusk och jättekonstigt att ha med en samlingsskiva på den här listan. Med det sagt så blir det ändå en trea om man bedömer låtarna var för sig.
Energetic and fun, but they are not my new favorite band.
I really like the first song on this album. After that, the album kept playing, and I would look up occasionally and be surprised that the track had changed because most of the songs on this album sound roughly the same. The early 2000s is a bit over-represented on this list, and this album is yet another example. It's not bad, but it doesn't belong here either 3/5
Surprisingly okay
нормалек, первую песню знал, нравится.
I can’t believe this album is already 24 years old—I loved it growing up! The Hives always bring the punk energy, and Your New Favourite Band delivers 30 minutes of pure punk gold. That said, I’m not sure a greatest hits album really belongs on the list! Favourite song: You can’t beat the opening two tracks, Hate to Say I Told You So and Main Offender—they’re signature Hives hits. Least favourite: The Hives Are Law, You Are Crime didn’t really add much to the album. Album artwork: Cool cover—brings back great memories of having this on CD and vinyl.
The Hives are great and these songs are fun and enjoyable. The rating is because for some reason a compilation album is included on this list instead of their actual albums like Tyrannosaurus Hives, Veni Vidi Vicious??
It's basically an early greatest hits aimed at riding the early 00s garage rock revival wave all the way to the top of the charts. Would love to hate it, but I just have a great time listening to this stupid, predictable, high-energy collection of songs.
Short, to the point, in your face, and stupid rock’n’roll. I hate to admit it, but the Swedes know how to have some fun.
For the first three and a half minutes I was ready to compare this to Song 2 or Last Nite or A-Punk or whatever other 00s jump up punky pop garage guitar banger, but my enthusiasm waned pretty rapidly. They’ve not got many tricks up their sleeve besides the catchy opening track. Probably 3 stars if this was an actual album, but how the fuck is this what we make an exception for to allow a compilation?
mhmh goood i like it
At the grand old age of 31 I felt I was too old for this garage rock retread even if I could see why the young uns might fall for it. If we're having compilations we'd be better off with Nuggets - way more influential and something you genuinely need to hear.
3.2 Surprising entrant from what I view as a one hit wonder. Just a pretty mid-tier garage band, but then I view the entire genre as pretty mid tbh.
Head banging good!
++: Hate to Say I Told You So +: Main Offender, Supply and Demand, Outsmarted, Here We Go Again +-: Die, All Right!, Untutored Youth, A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T, Hail Hail Spit N' Drool, The Hives Are Low, You Are Crime -: Mad Man --: Automatic Schmuck 4,9/10
A little short but good jams. 3/5
On the plus side, it’s only 28 minutes long, so it moves quick and it’s a lot more punk than I expected it to be based off of the one Hives song that everyone knows. I’m just not sure that the one song that everyone knows justifies its inclusion here. It’s fine and i enjoyed it enough, but…from 2001, why not Discovery or Oh, Inverted World or Isolation Drills or Stephen Malkmus’ debut solo album, you know?
All the bangers.
Starts strong with that one song we all know and then becomes fine. At least it’s short.
first listen there's some classic songs here, but it's short and i object strongly to compilations
Rumgeschreie.
What’s next, a Jet album?
Quite a fun album. Pop punk with out the juvenile humor and immaturity. Great stuff.
It's fine. Very early '00s and it shows. Vocals are fun, songwriting otherwise is rather bland. Odd that a greatest hits record is on this list, and probably better served with an actual record. It feels like they're holding back -- played faster it'd be better.
Konstigt med en samling som inte har med det bästa. Konstigt att välja denna och inte t ex Tyrranosaurus Hives. Men det är ju the Hives! Fyra plus! Nästan fem.
This is fine. It’s short, well produced, and stylistically coherent. Not gonna revisit this, but it’s good for what it’s trying to be.
Fun frantic punk energy.
I normally do not care for the lo-first recording strategy of garage bands, this band uses it in a way that doesn't cover up the talent of the musicians. No feedback for the sake of feedback. It is mostly used on the vocals, which makes me wonder if the singer has a voice, but overall not bad.
As expected, this album starts at an 8 and doesn’t look back. Ahem, on a scale of 10 in rockness. I don’t take anything special from it. I did when they broke out on the scene in my highly influential years. This is the perfect soundtrack for a high octane event you are participating in. It could also been a Jackass soundtrack. Get what I’m saying about it? Huh? Do ya? Punk?
2 - not bad not very interesting
Energizing. I'm not a big fan of the genre, but it sounds fresh and catchy
Still an awesome, fun album High energy, fast, catchy rock n roll
I enjoyed it for sure but again, how did this make the cut? Recency bias when the list was out? Hurray that it was under 30 minutes though
AFter the first song you've heard them all. There's almost nothing to keep from that garage rock revival of the early 00's.
Still not my favourite band.
What is supposed to be a revival of something? Sounds more like the total death of a genre to my ears.
I enjoyed a couple of songs on it, but didn’t really listen to much of it again.
Not what I wanted after a restless nights sleep. Also, who does a compilation album after TWO fucking records? Strike one. Also also, my new favourite band? Too pretentious for punk. Strike two. It's loud. Fast. Repetitive. It’s punk garage rock energy, with an inch of depth. Feels like a rougher, more hyperactive take on early The Strokes, but with none of the mood. There are hooks, surprisingly, but they fade fast. It’s fucking exhausting by the end. Strike three. It will get the "Playlist Additions + 1 Star" treatment, because it's not unlistenable, and it may have caught me on the wrong Tuesday. Playlist Additions: - Hate To Say I Told You So
Big fan of this band, even as I can't tell the difference between albums
There's literally nothing new going on here. It's just punk with a facelift, modern production and pop-punk vocals. Such a bizarre decision to include this compilation. Not even a cool compilation of various artists like No New York, just a greatest hits album. That's automatic 1 star. No other artists get the benefit of having a juiced up tracklist, and even then it's pretty bad considering this is a greatest hits. Rating: 1.1
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8/10 Love the hives, saw them live a few years ago. Their latest album is amazing. Don't understand why the listmakers went for a compilation album. They've got great albums, guess the listmakers arent ready for that
It just made me feel anxious and stressed. Yell yell yell yell yell all the singer does is yell. It’s exhausting.
Swedish punky garage, nice riffs, all in 28 minutes
2/5
Et voilà les autres branleurs. A la longue ça devient compliqué de différencier leurs titres, ça sonne toujours un peu de la même façon mais ça reste du bon rock'n'roll nerveux et euphorisant. “Hate to say I told you so”, “Main offender”, “AKA IDIOT”, ça reste des classiques.
Bit tedious but great indie album
Kind of intense, like being given sketchy stimulants at a party and then later you can’t tell if you’re having acid reflux or you’re about to blow a coronary.
Good tunes but nothing new. Fan of these guys from before.
The title of this comp' is a lie, I have no idea why a compilation is on this list and Pelle's voice kind of annoys me... but there's still a solid lot of rockers here so yeah, it was good.
I don't think this is my new favorite band, but the album was alright.
Always gonna give it to The Hives, they're confident. My New Favourite Band? Maybe not, but damn, look at them. Tight, right amount of angry, but not entirely special, if you ask me.
I bought this album in 2001 on the strength of Hate To Say I Told You So, but would have struggled to name another track on it. After re-listening to it in full for the first time in years, I quite enjoyed it but I think that’s still the only song I’m likely to keep playing.
Fun, frivolous and doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Starts off really well with ‘Hate To Say I Told You So’ and then capitulates in on itself into frantic, shouty, squalling noise. I was glad when it was finished.
wow, I like the album a lot. But I have to admit, I couldn't listen to this punk or whatever all the time. Hey, I didn't know that the "Hives" were from Sweden. So no wonder, full Swedish power. 3 to 3.5 stars for the Hives, at least half a star for Sweden. That makes 4 stars in my opinion
Energy. Energy. Energy. Wiggle. Wiggle. Wiggle. Wiggle.
Why the actual fuck is this on this list?
Flash in a pan with a tremendous energy that masks a bit of silliness.
It's a great little album isnt it? Funky punky fun and exciting.
I did own the cd and loved them live but the album is all pretty much one song over and over. A good song though!
Ah right, so the Hives were the band behind that banging opener I’ve head on sports shows and adverts for the last 20 years! Such a shame then that every single track between that and the closing instrumental were formulaic, one dimensional post punk bore fests. Thank the Swedish lord this was a meagre 28 mins in length as no way could even a rawer teenage version of me have lasted through 40+ minutes of this torrid guff. Very, very forgettable.
Nice energy but all felt the same towards the end
This is a "best of" album.
Fucking hell.
Too much yelling, not music really.
It's been awhile since I've listened to The Hives but I basically knew what to expect with this one. I remember listening to Veni Vidi Vicious back in the day and thinking that aside from "Hate to Say I Told You So," which is such a banger, these guys are just kind of lame. The vocals are annoying, the guitar riffs repetitive, and the sound is evocative of all their influences without sounding original at all. If you want this lofi, high energy dance rock sound of the early 2000s, go listen to The Strokes, The Rapture, or Franz Ferdinand. They all do it better.
That was more forgettable than either Veni Vidi Vicious or Tyrannosaurus Hives, both of which I am firmly the target market and love.
bien, aunque bastante ruidoso
Fine. Not really my style of rock
3.5
Meh
I like the last track
I hated this then and I hate this now.
It’s that 1990s-2000s rock/garage that does absolutely nothing other than ‘defining the genre’. This compilation has the air of an album from the early album era - one where the hit single is first, followed by about half an hour of filler. No songs are really above 2 and a half minutes aside from the clear most popular song Hate to Say I Told You So, which is evidently popular although I don’t think I’d heard it before. One of those songs that you can’t ever remember hearing before, but is still memorable in some way. That’s the only merit I can give this compilation above the bare minimum of ‘being palatable’. I will be making the obvious joke here that The Hives are certainly not my New Favourite Band, but I hope someone may be swung by this music. It just does nothing for me. I especially can’t imagine anyone having this as their favourite album ever. And therefore I can’t imagine why it’s on the list.
A waste of 28 minutes. There have been a number of poorly sequenced live albums on here that I thought were stupid additions to this list, but I can't believe a compilation album of bad garage punk songs from a one-hit-wonder band made the cut. At least live albums typically have a story or personality. Really a huge disappointment and a contender for one of the worst uses of a spot on this list. 1/5
This is a compilation of the Hives first two albums. I thought compilations weren't allowed in this book. Everyone knows I Hate to Say I Told You So, though it does not like the Hives really do hate to say they told us so. It turns out the Hives are not my new favo(u)rite new band. I appreciate what they brought to the early 2000's in the form of a post-punk sound. My issue is the sound is not varied on this album. Compilations shouldn't be in this book, though I can see why The Vines would be.
Ridiculously catchy even if every song sounds the same.
Really fun album, and a brilliant live band too. Will ignore the fact that it's pretty much a compiliation album this one time...
Hate to say it but told you so is an undeniable banger. But even over a run time of 28 minutes the Stooges shtick gets tired. And this is a compilation too. Generous 3
Nice upbeat rock beat. I enjoyed it Personal notes: 3/5
Terrible
As the kids say: it was mid
This album is objectively not a 4, but it was pivotal in my upbringing.
But they’re Swedes!
Is The Hives on the list because I am in Sweden?
Amamzing this Output. But Compilation is not an album, right?
I forgot how rad these guys are and how much that garage rock revival of the early 2000s was such a great time.
Two stars is now also reserved for albums that in no way deserved to make this list. This is fine but ??
Pretty good, I enjoyed it.
Brilliant, loud and exciting
No, this is not my new favourite band. If this is a collection of their best songs, I'd hate to hear a collection of their worst songs. Some of the most annoying singing, and clashing of instruments I've ever heard. Favourite song: "Outsmarted"
I think compilation albums have their place, but including that's just the highlights of their first three projects is just cheating. As for the band themselves, they're unremarkable garage rock revival, the kind of band to be popular in 2002 and disappear immediately afterwards.
Very solid garage rock. This was an enjoyable listen
I was slightly too young for the Garage Rock revival of the early 2000s, so by the time I started to pick up Spin magazine in the grocery store in 2004, bands like The Hives were already on the way out, or turning into new wave revival acts like The Bravery and Franz Ferdinand. As a result, I always thought The Hives were closer to those bands than, say, The White Stripes and The Strokes, though either way, I’ve never been the target audience of the garage rock revival as I find garage rock generally boring. In my opinion, at that point, why not just go full-on punk? Well, turns out, that’s actually how The Hives feel, too. This is a lot more high-energy than I anticipated, and they really kick out the jams on this motherfucker. While they always ground their feet in the garage, I found myself liking how raw these songs are. Now, mind you, like all garage rock, I think there’s a handful of missteps here and there that come off as dorky and/or pretentious, like “Untutored Youth” and “A.K.A I-D-I-O-T,” which feel tongue-in-cheek about their tongue-in-cheekness in a way that doesn’t work for me. But especially in the middle, I think The Hives do a job being rebellious while remaining stylish. In truth, while I really only love about half this record, I enjoy a solid 85% of it. Even the songs that don’t click for me still have great moments: a bridge, a chorus, a riff– something to peak my interest. The Hives are not my new favorite band, but this compilation does make me think I like this band, to my own surprise. (Also, since I’m probably never going to be able to make this rant again…Why is this acceptable as a compilation record to include on the list but others aren’t? I kind of understand the argument against a comp of various artists, like Nuggets or Anthology of American Folk Music, and I also kind of get the argument against an album that is majority one artists but not entirely, like Saturday Night Fever or something more complex like A Clockwork Orange where it’s also classical and a soundtrack. I still think all these albums should be included, honestly, but I see how a strange constraint keeps each one out. I also get not including Greatest Hits compilations that are just charting singles, like ABBA’s Gold or Madonna’s The Immaculate Collection, especially when you can just listen to the source records. But like….compilations like Your New Favourite Band are just a collection of songs from a back catalog that didn’t chart, so how is that different? And if it is different, then how does this list justify excluding comps from artists who were mainly singles artists slightly before the album era or from subgenres that were driven by singles like punk or electronica? How do we exclude Hank William’s 40 Greatest Hits, Misfit’s Misfits, New Order’s Substance, The Complete Recordings of Robert Johnson? And at that point, don’t the floodgates open and shouldn’t we just include every comp where you don’t already include an equally-worthy album? My impression of this Hives comp is that most of it is just a British repress of one half of their debut and one half of their sophomore record. What makes The Hives so special? And for them to be the only one, at least from what I can tell, just seems so goddamn strange. It feels both like the editors forgot their own rule toward the very end, and like they were being selective because this was a UK-targeted release, and I don’t love that. Again, I liked this album, but the logistics are tripping me up. /Rant over)
Compilation albums on here giving Alan Partridge vibes. "What's your favourite Beatles album then?" "Tough one. I think I'd have to say... The Best of The Beatles"
2-3, готини, ама малко генерични
Let's go sk8
2.7
4.5*
Like other of the era, the Hives just get you going, even on a sleepy Sunday Night. This best of / compilation album is a great reminder of the band for those that were around when these were originally released and probably a great primer for those who were not. This album will likely find its way into my rotation.
It seems like cheating to include a compilation instead of the original albums these songs were featured on, but it is what it is. I did recognize and enjoy several of these songs (though probably wouldn't have been able to tell you the artist before this). It's definitely my kind of genre, but something about it was just ok. Not really a stand out.
Loud and noisy, not clear why this would be a must-listen compared to other loud noise.
no m'ha agradat ni la cançó famosa... ups! tampoc és terrorífic
Just a rock album
Loud, boisterous, fast punk-ish rock. Think I could dig it later when in a specific mood.
Really enjoyed this album. I always like the Hives' singles, but have never listened to a full album before. Lots of great songs.
Good ol punk rock
It's a compilation but not a greatest hits, so I'm not sure how I feel about that, but damn it has manic energy in spades. Short, punchy, everything you'd want in a introduction.
Nice! Fun, a bit chaotic, but overall, the whole thing was right up my alley. Fun instrumentals, and spot on punk vocals. Loved it! 'Die, All Right!' was my fave from the bunch, but they have quite a few bangers in here!
Love some good short punk rock
The angry teenager in me wants to give it 5 stars and listen to it on full volume to piss off my parents. The adult is a bit more critical and thinks it's okay, but nothing to listen all the time. Also, not that sophisticated with chord progression and a best of album... So we compromise on 4 stars.
diosssss 7/10
Pretty good overall
Fun style. Upbeat and I would think that I would love them. I remember digging another album of theirs in the early 2000s. But it was kind of a mess. It just goes to show you actually need good "song writing" even in punky, poppy, rock bands.
I am not saying you have to drugs to listen to this album. But I am saying drugs would make it more bearable.
I knew the first song here, it's pretty good. But overly dissapointed by the second song as it sounded almost exactly the same. Fortunately, the album became more and more punk as it went and I found myself enjoying it once again by the end. My favorite was Mad Men.
Makes me think of the Kinks and Sex Pistols merged up... Fresh, but not very original
Compilations are not albums I'm afraid
good stuff, but greatest hits. I changed and listened to Veni Vidi Vicious (one of the albums the songs here were taken from)
Not my style. Rough
From song quality alone, this album deserves a fine. But since it’s a compilation, with the strongest tracks from 2 albums and an ep, I’ll round down to 4. Not many better garage punk bands around as The Hives in their heyday!
Solid record Straight to the point Needs to slow down
You know what, this was a pretty solid album, however these guys are definitely not my new favourite band. Wouldn't even crack the top 10. I liked this, however I'm deducting 1 point because compilations do not belong on this list.
-*No music, only noise, squawking and screaming
Hate To Say I Told You So // Main Offender //
A great straightforward garage punk record. Highlights: -Hate To Say I Told You So -Main Offender -Die, All Right!
Upbeat, energetic and thrashing. This is great record with plenty of punk influence. The musicians slay and the accompanying vocals match the mood perfectly. Such a short and sweet album, but just the right amount.
Compilation album! Cool rock sound on the front 1-2, Hate To Say I Told You So and Main Offender. Supply And Demand keeps the aggression up. Man this album is all fast, aggressive tunes.
Dosta loše brate. Ovo mi je album za Need for Speed igricu (kvaliteta je usporediva), birati bojlere ili sparivati čarape iz veša. Ma hajde. 1/5, 1.5/10
3/10 Cijenim pokusaj da doprinesu nesto garage rock revivalu pocetkom 2000ih (sa dozom punka), cak i prepoznatljiv zvuk i njihovu energiju, ali meni ovo vise ide na zivce nego sto me dize tako da me osobno nisu dobili. Ovo je navodno kompilacija s kojom su se isli probiti van na trziste, ali vec sami naziv albuma mi je turn off, a i njegovo trajanje od 28 minuta mi je bilo predugo. Not good, nemam sto nadodati.
Ok, noisy
More like: My New Neutral Band
Back when The Hives came out, I wrote them off as being a pale imitation of The Stooges based on their singles. Listening to this today, I'm not convinced I was wrong. Granted, there are far worse bands in the world to emulate, but that doesn't make it okay. This collection of their songs occasionally makes some decent noise ("The Hives Are Law, You Are Crime" is my favorite, mostly due to the lack of vocals), but overall I just can't take it seriously or find much to enjoy about it.
This is some heavy stuff! A little heavier than I normally go. The music is intense and the beat doesn't slow down. Get ready for some intense rock. Heavy beats with loud instruments. If you like that, you'll really like this. If you don't, give it a try and see what you think.
I guess theyre tryna give a confident and cool vibe w the titles&lyrics, but it comes off too heavy in aka the idiot (\"laughing, knowing that the joke is on you\")(the spelling out of idiot is also quite excessive)/outsmarted. so far the songs have been kinda homogenous, probably too much for me. its quite rough. there isn't really anything memorable besides the lyrics repetition. it'd be nice if the intro for mad man was more developed. the drums are good and the synths in the hives are law are nice addition, wish there were lyrics with it as it got a bit repetitive having listened to most songs i might come back to die alright, but probably not the rest of the album. i'd put a 2/5
Not my new fav, sorry. It was mostly fine though.
On paper, these guys are right up my alley, but despite their shredding guitars and shouty vocals they are somehow quite boring. Not terrible, but I really can't stand them. If they were on the bill at a festival, I would have gone for a piss and offered to grab you a beer on the way back, and maybe stopped for a few songs at the local stage. Two stars.
a few fun songs i saved, nothing spectacular
The Hives are not my new favorite band but this is still an amazing record. Straight to the point garage rock with no bullshit. Less than half an hour and they make their point very clear.
## Overview of "Your New Favourite Band" by The Hives Released on October 22, 2001, **Your New Favourite Band** is a compilation album by Swedish garage rock band The Hives. It features tracks primarily from their earlier works, including their debut album *Barely Legal* and the EP *A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T*, alongside some newer material. The album runs for a brisk 28 minutes, showcasing the band's energetic punk-infused sound that captures the essence of early 2000s rock. ## Lyrics Analysis The lyrics in *Your New Favourite Band* are characterized by a blend of brash confidence and sardonic wit. Thematically, the songs explore topics such as rebellion, youthful angst, and social commentary, often delivered with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. - **"Hate to Say I Told You So"** serves as an anthem of defiance, embodying the spirit of punk rock with its catchy chorus and assertive tone. The lyrics reflect a sense of triumph over doubters, making it a standout track. - **"Die, All Right!"** showcases a darker humor, playing with themes of mortality and existentialism while maintaining an upbeat tempo. - **"The Hives Are Law, You Are Crime"** encapsulates the band's playful yet confrontational style, presenting a mock-serious take on authority and societal norms. Overall, the lyrics are straightforward but effective in conveying the band's rebellious spirit, often relying on clever wordplay and memorable hooks. ## Musical Composition Musically, *Your New Favourite Band* is a quintessential garage rock album with punk influences. The Hives employ a raw sound characterized by: - **Guitar Riffs**: Sharp and catchy guitar lines dominate the tracks, providing an energetic backdrop that drives the songs forward. The use of power chords is prevalent, creating an infectious energy. - **Rhythm Section**: The drumming is tight and aggressive, complementing the fast-paced guitar work. Songs like "Main Offender" and "Outsmarted" exemplify this with their driving beats. - **Vocals**: Pelle Almqvist's vocal delivery is passionate and dynamic, ranging from melodic singing to punk-style shouting. His charismatic performance adds to the overall appeal of the album. The production maintains a lo-fi aesthetic that enhances the rawness of the music. This choice aligns well with the garage rock ethos, prioritizing energy and authenticity over polish. ## Production Quality Produced by The Hives themselves along with Randy Fitzsimmons (a pseudonymous figure often credited as the band's songwriter), the album captures an unrefined sound that feels immediate and visceral. - **Mixing**: The mixing emphasizes guitars and vocals prominently while keeping bass and drums slightly subdued. This approach allows for a punchy sound that resonates well in live performances. - **Length**: At just over 28 minutes, the album's brevity is both a strength and a weakness. It delivers quick hits of energy but leaves listeners wanting more depth in terms of variety and exploration of themes. ## Themes The overarching themes in *Your New Favourite Band* revolve around: - **Rebellion**: Many tracks express a youthful defiance against societal norms and expectations. This theme resonates strongly with listeners seeking an escape from conformity. - **Identity**: The band embraces their image as provocateurs within the rock scene, crafting an identity that is both playful and confrontational. - **Nostalgia**: While rooted in contemporary sounds, there is an underlying nostalgia for classic punk rock aesthetics that appeals to both older fans and new listeners alike. These themes contribute to the album's ability to connect with a diverse audience, from Gen X to millennials. ## Influence *Your New Favourite Band* has had a notable impact on both fans and musicians alike: - **Revival of Garage Rock**: The album played a significant role in revitalizing interest in garage rock during the early 2000s alongside bands like The Strokes and The White Stripes. Its raw sound influenced many emerging acts seeking authenticity in their music. - **Cultural Impact**: Tracks from this album have been featured in various media outlets, including video games and commercials, further embedding The Hives' music into popular culture. - **Legacy**: As a compilation of early hits, it serves as an introduction for new fans while solidifying The Hives' status as key players in the punk revival movement. ## Pros and Cons ### Pros - **High Energy**: The album is packed with adrenaline-fueled tracks that are perfect for live performances or high-energy settings. - **Catchy Hooks**: Many songs feature memorable choruses that are easy to sing along to, enhancing listener engagement. - **Authenticity**: The raw production quality aligns well with garage rock ideals, creating an authentic listening experience. ### Cons - **Short Duration**: At only 28 minutes long, some listeners may feel unsatisfied due to its brevity. - **Repetitive Sound**: Critics have noted that many tracks follow similar structures and styles, which could lead to monotony over repeated listens. - **Compilation Nature**: Being a compilation album may detract from its artistic cohesion compared to full studio albums. ## Conclusion In summary, *Your New Favourite Band* by The Hives stands as a compelling representation of early 2000s garage rock. Its energetic sound combined with witty lyrics makes it an enjoyable listen for fans of punk music. While it has its drawbacks—most notably its short length and repetitive elements—the album's strengths lie in its infectious energy and cultural relevance. For those looking to experience raw punk rock at its finest, this compilation serves as both an introduction to The Hives' earlier work and a celebration of their unique place within the genre.
A solid effort. The first track is fantastic, but the rest, while good, can feel a bit too noisy at times.
Some proper thrashing rock. Enjoyed listening to this one. It's not an album I could sit and listen to at any given time and thoroughly enjoy, but could hit HARD at the right moment.
First song is great, the rest are too spastic for me.
I liked this album a lot more than I expected to. For some reason the punk style with a grungier sound and a tad under blinding speed works better than I would have thought. Some songs still have the trappings of sounding like just noise, but there is more to like on this album than to not. Top tracks: Hate To Say I Told You So; Die, Alright!; A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T
It's not Turbonegro.
Really great album. Loved it
One of very few radio bands that I enjoy listening to. Really like how mumbly the lyrics get in several of the songs. It's like he's trying really hard to say them and just makes up new words.
I remember this era of music fondly. Id listened to the Hives before, but not an entire album. I can see how they were influential- they draw a lot from alt rock, punk, and garage rock influences while still having a sound that is distinctly their own. While their sound is on the simple side, its still both effective at blurring the line between pleasant and dissonant, pop and true rock. Overall- I enjoyed it. Id probably give it a 3.5/5, but can bump it up tp a 4 based on personal preference and the infleunce of the album
started off strong, got worse 😕
Pre-listening thoughts: putting a greatest hits album on the list feels like cheating actually. Like yeah it’s good enough for the list duh you handpicked your best work idiot????? But it’s like up on this list with artists’ normal albums that weren’t cherry picked for their best material which feels like you’re just setting this band up to either look really good against everyone else or be embarrassed when even their greatest hits is worse than an artist’s normal album. Which like if Queen’s greatest hits were allowed here it would blow almost every album on this list out of the water. Or like ABBA gold? Everyone else is like chopped liver compared to those compilations which is why they’re not on here cause it would be dumb. Post/during listening thoughts: greatest hits more like greatest MIDS am I right guys haha. No wait in all seriousness this is booty cheeks. It’s so generic, and because it’s a compilation, there’s no story, no creative cohesion to latch on to, no flow to the track list at all. If you know this band this might be better but as a first impression it sucks. It’s also their last impression with me cause I’m never listening to their stuff again. 2/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: definitely not Fav tracks: maybe the instrumental one at the end? Least fav tracks: the rest
After reading about this, I didn’t think I would probably like it at all. But as I started listening to it, I didn’t mind it and actually liked a couple of the songs. However, as it went on, I found it really redundant. I’m gonna settle at two stars for this one.
Love the Hives - but this is a greatest hits album and so shouldn't count
Surprisingly I really liked it! Must have been in the right mood!
I think we need a garage rock revival revival. Re-revival?
Pretty much blown away. The most energetic, effective punk I’ve seen, 4.85
The Swedish band The Hives provided one of the most interesting garage punk revivals in the early aughts. And yet, I am not sure if the inclusion of this album in this list is warranted. Let me explain, - I am one of those who will relunctantly would include compilations in a list of best albums in history. Instead of an anthology of hits I would have rather included their actual best album to this day, in my opinion, “Veni, vidi, vicious”. - I also feel that The hives is one of those bands that shine more on live concerts than in their records. As polished as these albums are, they lack the impact that makes their concerts powerful. It’s not that they are not great, they are just better live, in their usual suits, with the complicit energy they create when in front of an audience. All that is missing in the neutral listening, and falls to me short of greatness. Now let’s dive into the album itself. This is a good representation of their output. With a length shy of half an hour, this album showcases their appeal, with fast tempi, energetic (veering on caffeinated) riffs, and raw vocals. It is punk in its most cathartic and liberating sense. However, when dealing with revival acts such as these I keep wondering if I’d be better off going back to their original references. Even among contemporaries I’d rather stay with a The strokes, for instance. In sum, this is a good garage revival album from a very talented band. It is just that that I am not sure if they belong to a list of the album in music history.
Not a bad sound...but it all sounded the same lol. 3/5
Lots of interesting tracks (which punk albums typically lose my interest by feeling too samey). Really like the instrumental outro track. Soo many tracks on this album that I've been exposed to, either through radio, video games, or movies and TV. Fav Track: Die, All Right!
The Hives are not mine or Your New Favourite Band but this isn't too bad. They're much better when they do punk stuff rather than trying to appeal to the radio-friendly 'indie' lo-fi bollocks; Automatic Schmuck is quality, AKA I-D-I-O-T also very good, and I liked Mad Man too. Front of the album is better-known but the back half is loads better, good enough to get a 3.
For a few months in the early 2000s after I got this album, they were my new favourite band. Loved this album back then, it's still a load of fun now, and they are even more fun live (saw them ages ago supporting Pulp on their second most recent reunion tour, and again in June this year supporting Bloc Party). I didn't realise it was a compilation back then, does show that their back catalogue is a bit lightweight as it doesn't sound anything like a greatest hits album, but the energy and attitude is amazing. The hits at the beginning are the standout, but the punkier stuff later on has its own charm. Nostalgia pushes up to a probably undeserved 4/5.
The energy is off the charts. Every song is faster than the next, and its aggression is awesome.
First listen. Meh.
I can clearly state The Hives are not even close to being my new favorite band. Thank goodness that album was less than 30 minutes long, because I was close to just turning it off. It was just super uninteresting. Also why is a collection album on this list? That makes zero sense to me, because then any artist’s greatest hits collection could just be inserted instead of actual album releases. Nonsensical choice with this one
no but you're not my least favorite band either 6/10
Some great driving riffs, especially Hate to say I told you so and Die, All Right. Got a bit samey after a while
I mean, obviously, they aren't going to be my new favorite band. But it's enjoyable.
Only knew Tick Tick Boom… good album! This was more punk than the radio hit deserves 3 1/2 stars if this platform allowed. I would relisten.
This was a lot of fun, and a great bop pretty much all the way through. It's hard not to like something that has so much infectious energy. It also doesn't overstay its welcome. 'Hate To Say I Told You So' is an absolute tune and is the standout. Side recommendation: If you ever get the chance to see these guys live, do it. They're very, very good. Complete showmen.
It's not punk enough for punk, but not rock enough for rock.
Fun punk rock album here. Good energy. 4.5 gonna round up.
High energy and fun from the time when all cool band names started with "The".
i like when the album sounds like one consecutive concert when you can't tell where one scream ends and the other starts
Robert Dimery: "Okay everyone, we need 1001 essential albums, but NO compilations, because that's just cheating.......... Except for that album by The Hives because that shit is the TITS!!!!"
The worst of the three big y2k 'guitars are back' indie rock garage revival bands. The vocals are so grating. The riffs are very high energy and can be fun, but its super frenetic, unfocused and there is way too much treble. I like the garage punk sound, but it's really just an incredibly annoying album and the whole visual marketing thing with them made them just made them seem like an industry hype band.
I mean it's an okay album. Some nice riffs.
It’s just fun garage rock that is fun to listen to and I enjoyed playing. Never heard of the group or the album, but enjoyed my quick romp through their “greatest hits”.
Great energy and some clever writing. If it had been only 4 songs long, probably would have given it another star. Just too much of it sounds the same
Opening track is nostalgic, but the rest of this falls flat. There’s other, better post punk out there.
They were not.
This was I mean... Uh... Uhh.... it was fine but just bland. Vocals were annoying. I would never ever go out of my way to listen to this. It was just tinny and unpleasant and felt so emotionless like, there was nothing behind the music just sounds. Just not good.. Not good.
Learn to play more than 4 chords mate fucking hell
Swedish garage rock that starts strong with ear worm leadoff "Hate To Say I Told You So" and fades a bit but is still a solid album.
This album in particular just ANGERED me so very much. It felt very immature and college level band in the basement but are so incredibly unsuccessful. It felt like they started out and neither changed nor tweaked ANYTHING.
This, in fact, is *not* my new favourite band and I would like my money back, so put your little hand back into the cash register and give me my next album, please....Brad. Only good thing to say about this travesty of sound is that it was only a half-hour out of my life. Fking terrible. 1/10 1 star.
I need to listen to The Hives a little more. It’s fun and catchy. I just don’t understand why the book adds this compilation instead of one or two of their studio albums
Awesome, another band with annoying, blown out vocals. Please let that trend die forever
Props for keeping this under 30 minutes
Nope. They're not.
I loved this band back in the day, fun and upbeat. They were a regular on the festivals back then as well so saw them a few times. This album is all killer no filler for sure but it is a best of. Stand out tracks: - I hate to say I told you so - Main offender - Supply and demand - Die alright - A. K. A. I. D. I. O. T - The Hives are law, you are a crime
Nope. Not my kind of music. I started listening to each track but just cut them short. I just cannot stand the screaming singing and grinding guitar playing with banging drums in the background.
This is a comp album with songs handpicked from their early releases specifically designed to make this band more appealing to audiences in UK. This is NOT an album and should not be on this list. Automatic 1/5.
Punk - I liked it
Punk vibe
Frenetic and a giant push to PUNK and that doesn't mean it can't be good, popular, melodic... it's just good energy.
Best of albums should NOT be included on this list. Because of the best of nature of this album, there is no cohesion and that is also a demerit. This sounds like an advertising agency's house band version of what they think the "kids want". But it just makes me want to listen to bands that do it well. Altgough its 4o seconds too long, I liked Automatic Schmuck. I didn't want to, it just happened.
This was full of amazing songs. Kinda hate compilation albums but it’s just a collection of amazing post punk. Had a lot of fun in the short runtime
From 2000-2005 every moldy old rock critic was, like, holding a gun to everybody’s head and going “Say this is the best music you’ve ever heard” (it’s not, it’s fine, it’s value brand The Stooges) while completely writing off and ignoring ACTUAL popular rock music (like pop punk and emo), mostly because it was championed by teenage girls. And what’s had the actual cultural staying power? :)
Not my new favourite band.
This is apparently a compilation album...which is weird and doesn't seem fit for this list. Aside from that, it's short, punchy, fast garage punk that had a couple highs.
Yeah, nah. I actually ended up listening to the Datsuns instead. NZ 1 - Sweden 0
Not a huge fan, although some of the earlier tracks showed promise. Hate To Say I Told You So is a strong album opener, almost verging into pop territory with its infectious guitar riff and glowing, colourful chord progression. But (most of) the rest of the album commits to a much less enjoyable version of that first song, with net-positive tracks being few and far between. The sound is kind of Rolling Stones meets Strokes meets very-very-weak-post-punk, and it's mostly the latter. The singing is clearly imitating the more "crazed" side of the punk movement, featuring a lot of off-pitch shouting and screaming, caveman drums (a bit faster though. maybe "caveman in a hurry".), and a heavily distorted guitar-bass combo. It definitely would've riled up the teenage crowds back in the 70s, but it's weirdly out of place in the 21st century, and I can't say it's covered any new ground. 2/5 Key tracks: Hate To Say I Told You So, Untutored Youth, Here We Go Again
garage rock with punk energy. great album. highlights: “hate to say i told you so” “supply and demand” “mad man”
Meh. I want to like it more than I do but meh.
Along with Rocket from the Crypt, these guys were part of a sort of naughties noisy, garage-punky, rockabilly renaissance. Fun, taut album with barely an ounce of fat and loads of energy.
Not my new favorite band but this was aight
When i need to get in the mood, i just turn on one of their albums, and mostly it's this exact record
This one almost Outsmarted me but I’m no Mad Man.
they are not my new favorite band, but they aren’t my new least favorite band so they’ve at least got that going for them
Really love the high energy and loud noise of this album. Howlin’ Pelle is a phenomenal vocalist and I think it really makes the album. I’ll definitely be coming back to this one in the future. The Vibe: You and the boys are out raising hell.
Today’s album was a bit of a shock and a weird coincidence after yesterday’s. What are the chances of two Swedish groups one after another? Especially after yesterday’s choice The Cardigans, when I nearly commented that it was a tick box exercise to include Sweden on the list. But before I made a dick of myself I fortunately remembered ABBA who are bound to feature at some stage. I fell into the same trap as yesterday thinking that The Hives were also a UK post punk band until I read their Wiki page. I quite liked the album until about three songs in when I realised that there was little in the music to differentiate each track. A lot of fellow 1001’ers complain that a greatest hits album should not be on the list. In fairness I think that the album is a conglomeration of previously released odds and sods rather than hits as in reality they haven’t had enough to fill a full album. And as if to reinforce this point the album length is only 28 minutes. I’d have been very disappointed about that if I’d bought the album. All in all a bit better than their fellow Countrymen yesterday but still a lowly 2/5. Now what are the odds of another Swedish group tomorrow? If it’s ABBA I’ll eat my copy of Arrival. 2/5 12/9/24
I'm a big fan of Garage rock band from the 60's with their raw sound, primitive beats and unbridled enthusiasm. With the revival of punk-garage bands in the late 90's, I couldn't help being curious and moderately excited. The Hives are one of those bands that gained a bit of commercial attention and brought those sounds to the attention of the mainstream. Though their music isn't overly authentic, nor anything new, they did capture the energy and excitement of bands such as, the Sonics and the Standells. They do the genre justice and the album is worth a listen. The Hives might not be, Your New Favourite Band, but you can do a whole lot worse in an era and society that embraces and praises, Teen "American Idol" pop stars like their going out of style...unfortunately, apparently not.
Most of these songs didn’t do anything for me. Rather bland songs with a few ok ones. Meh.
it was ok
This is the stuff one expects of a Punk garage band from the beginning of this millennium. Loud, shouty, fast riffs, simple, raw.
It got a bit old after a while, but overall I liked the energy.
Solid album, although nothing really stuck out. Definitely not my new favorite band.
It’s a tight spiky blast through their albums, but weaker for being a compilation rather than a whole album. Great fun though. Huge energy.
More like my old not favorite band
We see an attractive, but not intimidatingly so, 30-something mother sitting at an intersection. The lights are red. In the backseat her children are restless; in the front, her husband is listlessly looking at his phone. She sighs, but then something catches her eye! It's a billboard advertising a new SUV. She closes her eyes and we cut to footage of that same SUV driving in a variety of exciting situations as one of the tracks from this album (it doesn't matter which, they're all the same) plays loudly. It drives dramatically into a puddle, over a sand dune, and through a conspicuously barren urban environment. A perfect synthesis of power and practicality! We return to the woman in the car, still closing her eyes. The light has turned green and she is stirred from her daydream by the voice of her husband as he asks "What are you waiting for?" She looks at the camera and smiles. The new Honda Elevate. What are YOU waiting for?
5/10 This is totally competent straight down the line punk. So that means short, shouty songs, good melodies, nice guitar, sharp production. It also gives me a bit of a headache after 3 songs Best: Hate To Say I Told You So
Non-stop energy from the Swedish power pop band that hit the U.S. during the garage-rock revival, ushered in by the likes of The Strokes and The White Stripes. Groovy, head-banging, feel-good jams.
#65 - This was quite unmusical, boring repetitive riffs and the singer has a range of three notes. I am sure they think they're the coolest thing ever but really not worth the listen.
Horrible!!
A great rocker w 'tude for when you're in the mood.
They instantly got a guaranteed 3-star rating for keeping a 2001 album to a tidy 28 minutes runtime (after all, how bad could it be if they're only taking up a half-hour of your life?). And while I hate to break it to them that they're *not* my new favourite band, I also found them fine. I was struck by how similar in some ways they were to The Vines sound-wise (especially their retro garage/punk vibe), but without the disturbing out-of-control-lead-singer. I'm not really sure their early-Beatles-in-tennis-shoes look is the best fit for them (maybe ironic?), but to each their own. It's a little hard to distinguish many of their songs from each other, but I enjoyed "I hate to say I told you so" and "Untutored youth" (which I could only hear as ah-till-yoh) more than the others. The Wikipedia entry is absurdly brief, but it does note that this is actually a compilation from earlier albums and EPs and singles, which seems like a party foul by the "1001 Albums" project (at the very least). I *will* say that if I hadn't read up on them, I would *never* have guessed they were Swedish, although I'm not sure that's a useful bit of trivia or not. And both Wikipedia and the "1001 Albums" entry note that their real appeal is/was in their live shows, which might help excuse the somewhat less-than-awesome album?
I see this album is now on the "ex" list having been removed from the later editions of 1001 albums, which makes sense because I looked it up on wikipedia and saw it's a compilation. Regardless, if this is the best of the band, then, well, you go, Hives! Well done if not memorable punk / garage rock. The only song that stood out to me was Die All Right.
Eh. I never got into the garage rock thing. This is fine I guess but there's nothing here for me to feel.
Just a lot of senseless screaming and not very complex music
I liked this more than I thought I would 3.5 stars
Highlights: Hate To Say I Told You So, Supply and Demand, Die All Right, Outsmarted. In a nutshell: suit up, let's rock. Note: This is one of two compilation albums in the generator and therefore ineligible for retaining its place. It will receive a review from me as the album featured in the first edition. Ahhhh. I miss the heady days of rock and indie music ruling the airwaves. The rhythm and length of most Hives songs are textbook punk rock. Short, loud, energetic, catchy. Despite the repetition, the songs are never boring. You can't help but cut loose. It packs a lot into a 28 minutes album. It's a decent compilation, but we need to swap it with a studio or live LP. Give "Veni Vidi Vicious" a burl. Overall: 7/10
3,5
I think this is an excellent album. It veers between mainstream pop punk to some harder punk. Its tight, with plenty of hooks and lots of energy. It may not try to be as cool as the strokes which is an obvious point of reference, but im not basing this on how cool it is. At worst its top level green day. At best it has a colour of black flag.
A compilation album is a weird choice for 1001 albums, it kind of defeates the purpose of the whole concept of this list. This is a great collection of songs, the albums they are on are worth listening too.
Fun!
The first four tracks are mostly indie garage rock and sound totally fine. But starting with Untutored Youth, they are followed by absolutely painful punk rock. That said, it's not the absolute worst punk rock, but I just hate punk rock in general. 3 stars for the garage rock tracks, 1 star for the punk tracks (wasn't able to stand to any of them in full - apart from the final instrumental track, which was totally fine again).
proprio non è il mio genere, neanche se mi sforzo. mi sono rotta le balle dopo due canzoni
3 stars
If you were going to break your own rules and include a compilation, the least you could have done is make it a good one.
I didn’t want to like this because I thought of them as a one-hit wonder, but it won me over. Better than the Strokes, but not as good as the Black Keys or White Stripes
Pretty good, upbeat punk, kinda sound like a Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack
I mean, I'm a sucker for this kind of music especially since I've never listened to them. I remember them being a big buzzy band in the press at the time but I never liked punk. It's not bad. I think I'm just excited to hear something new because I feel like this list has mostly just given me stuff I know.
Wasn't anything but loud and aggro then and hasn't grown into any additional merits in the years since. Plus, one must object quite strenuously against the inclusion in this list of compilations, which should not qualify for obvious reasons. Rounding up because they are not altogether contrived and, as the review quoted in the now ex-ed recap suggests, maybe the marketing (including the obnoxious title) wasn't their fault entire.
Best so far!
A greatest hits album? 'Veni Vidi Vicious' should have been picked instead. I like the Hives. It doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't. I don't think they won many song writing awards and I don't think they give a fuck.
Swedish garage-rock-punk revival band - some tracks reminded me of the Stranglers. Nothing special.
Woo-hoo! No wait. While song 1 from my new favorite band might be legally distinct from...it does have a certain overlap in chord structure and pace as a certain Blur track, and yet it is only attitudinally adjacent and positioned within The Hives overall garage-land that I can almost forgive the trespass. Speaking of garage rock as a genre more generally for a hot minute or take, it is a small 'c' conservative genre that tends to look back more than forward and where derivative is not necessarily derogative. In fact, some ears might call it one of the greatest advantages and gifts of the genre overall. It's a promise of the genre that I will hear something that is both new and familiar with the latest release of Garage Rock X band. And so, here I am with this album from the Hives, a group I largely missed while listening to many artists that are in their cohort or that at minimum a streaming algorithm is going to feed me as similar / like content. Overall, this is a tight record that doesn't waste my time. If you like light-weight, fast-break punk but don't want to ride on that emo or pop-punk side then you probably want it in that Hives garage-style. And, if that's the case then they might just be Your New Favorite Band.
Yeah, this is fun. I don't know about it being a compilation album, but whatever, I won't hold that against it. It's good, I like punk, and this is pretty punky. Nothing to write home about, I suppose.
They do one thing and do it very well.
Dicke Hose Rock
Putting a compilation album in here is such a strange decision by Dimery, particularly when it's such a great band with great individual projects. Tom fucking Waits can get his entire discography in here, but The Hives can only get a promotional cut? Barry Adamson gets two fake soundtracks that each suck shit from a straw, but The Hives have to settle for their studio's attempt at growing their UK brand? Give me a break man
I try to listen to these bands Iv never heard before with open ears, but rarely do I find anything that I say"Oooh! This is new!" Here's another indistinguishable band..
Tight, fast enough and with more (sadly) distorted guitar tone than 70% of the music on this list. Which is saying something, because these guys are basically a Buzzcocks knockoff. Not a bad album, but curious who is citing this album specifically as being formative for their sound today.
Absolutely fine garage rock, but this is definitely one of the albums which could be dropped from the list in favour of something else. An album I MUST listen to? I don't feel this enriched me or broadened my horizons. Also the pomposity of the band's stage names contrasts laughably with the tone and quality of their music.
Not my new favorite band, unfortunately.
I still sing 'hate to say I told you so' when I'm right (glad to say, pretty often). Slept on the rest of this album - enjoyed it quite a bit. Made my middle school heart happy. 4/5
A greatest hits album feels like cheating. Nonetheless, it's short so I can't really complain.
The awfully presumptuous title aside—I'unno, a lot of this sounds to me like it could've been in the SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD movie soundtrack. Y'know, put it next to the Sex Bomb-Omb songs... They're garage rock, The Hives are garage punk... Makes sense. And I really love that movie, and I really like those songs, so on that basis alone... They're not my new favourite band, but yeah, I'm happy with a 4. (Also, a fact: my favorite Hives song is "Tick Tick Boom". Thanks, LEGO ROCK BAND, for that one.)
The garage rock revival should've lasted longer, cause with acts like these guys, you can't go wrong. 4.5 down to 4.
I’m at a 3.5 that I think I’m gonna just barely bump up to a 4. I really wish I could keep it at that 3.5, but what’s here, in terms of energy and atmosphere and tempo is all honestly pretty good. The biggest knock I have on this album is its pacing and some of its production; I think there are too many tracks in a row that rely entirely on the energy of the soundscape, going at blazing fast speeds that are sure to perk up a listener, but at the expense of not being able to comprehend the lyrics, which are a bit incomprehensible throughout chunks of the back half of the album. It would be fine if it were one or two tracks in a row, but it feels like it’s around 3 or 4, and that’s simply too much. However, I thought too many of the soundscapes during that stretch were fucking rad as hell to ignore them like that. It’s a really entertaining 28 minutes, and that short length stops any one track from truly overstaying its welcome and becoming annoying. These are great individually, but as an album, they’re a little weirdly clumped together. With that said, the energy is still entirely infectious, and this album stays at a consistent enough quality that I think it can get that bump up to a 4, but it really is hanging on by a thread. I imagine if I come back to this album, those little lingering issues about lyrical comprehension and the overall pacing of the 12 tracks (seriously, who decided to have that many fast tracks in a row in the middle there?) are gonna bite at me more and more to a point where I might drop it down to a 3… but it’s no less than a 3. It’s pretty fun, and pretty good, and I think it should be on the list.
I like the Hives a lot, but there shouldn't be compilation albums on this list.
I didn't feel anything while listening to this. It just sounds like generic rock music you would hear in a bar, blending into the background and quickly forgotten as people go about their day. Nobody will Shazam this, and no one will remember it once they get home. It will simply fade away, a relic of another time, with no one to recall it, forever overshadowed by bands that did the same thing but better. 1.5
twenty eight minutes of some okay sounding guys screaming at me
it is loud and fast and slightly awful, therefore it's awesome even though its a collection, somehow the quality manages to fall off as it progresses, mad man is just a terrible song though hate to say i told you so and main offender are spectacular and wrapping up the collection with the hives are law, you are crime is an epic move personality shines through in this collection which i think is a product of it having borderline shitty production and being kind of messy ITS SICK!!!! THIS ALBUM. ASKS THE QUESTION: WHAT IF THE STROKES SUCKED AND WERE MORE ANNOYING??? I LOVE IT 3/5 or maybe a 2.5/5 after the recency bias wears off hahahahahhaghhhhasdgadsfikughrewfiuhrefjkuherfiukehrvjkugkj
Ah, so this is where the Arctic Monkeys get it from. Can't give a greatest hits album 5 stars, but rest assured that each of the works that make this up are on the vinyl list
This was a fun album and at just 28 minutes didn’t outstay its welcome. I think the key to this bands success is its ability to license its music to just about any sporting or car advertising campaign!
I really enjoy The Hives - they’re lots of fun! There’s some great tracks on this album but I think it devalues one of the key components of the challenge by listening to a complication rather than an album as the artists intended the tracks to be heard. I think I’d rather hear an album like Veni Vidi Vicious or tyrannosaurus hives! Hopefully there’s more Hives to come - it’s music I love to play loud!!
I liked this a lot more than I expected. Fun, upbeat, well played, nicely produced. Somehow not too loud. Normally I despise modern bands attempting the old punk style. But this kind of works. Should hate. Can’t.
didn't expect to enjoy it as much as i did. "die, alright!", " here we go again", "hail nail spit n' drool". no skips fr. my new favorite band kinda.
heavy punk rock, can’t go wrong
This band has one speed and that's full-on balls to the wall. I was on board at first but song after song the relentless pace becomes exhausting and everything starts sounding the same. Change it up a bit boys!
I don't like that this is a compilation album. There's not really any other "best of"s or comp albums post 1950s on this list. I do like this music, though. So I'm in this difficult spot of trying to rate an album that I don't think should be on the list, but am thoroughly enjoying. Musically, it's not complicated at all, but it doesn't need to be. They want to blow your face off with distorted guitar riffs, muted screaming vocals, fast tempos, and drums that sounds like a train that lost its breaks. They do all of those things well. On principle of it being a compilation album: 1 star Rating it as if it were any other album: 3.5 star (ish) So we'll split the difference and call it a 2 star. Favorite Song(s): A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T, Main Offender