The Hives

[Phil B.]

I have the two following albums....

Veni Vidi Vicious (2000)

The Black and White Album (2007)

They are different animals, but I like them both. The first reminds me of 60's grunge garage rawk, a la The Trashmen/Kingsmen/Monks. The second has synthezizer stuff and better lyrics. Either way, a decent way to spend 30 minutes or so,

 

[mrJim]

I am a huge Hives fan. Surprised I haven't come across this thread before.

you never know what you'll get with these guys. below is good example

Under a Blood Red Moon


Jim

 

[rtbuck]

I'm a fan of the Hives as well! like this tune

 

[mrJim]

I have the two following albums....
The first reminds me of 60's grunge garage rawk, a la The Trashmen/Kingsmen/Monks.

Way back when I first came across them I felt the same way. Old school Garage Rock in an updated package.

Now there is nothing wrong with their studio albums, I have them all, But to hear live performances is to understand how good they are. They can put on a show. Pelle has a great stage presence like that old school just a part of the show arrogance or something and a lot of interaction with the crowd. Its great!

The Hives Live from Portland on KEXP


I have heard them say and refer to themselves several times as a Punk band.

Jim

 

[Phil B.]

@mrJim

Wow, thats a great performance. The rhythm section is really tight! Dig those outfits!

 

[Sunny]

Way back when I first came across them I felt the same way. Old school Garage Rock in an updated package.

Now there is nothing wrong with their studio albums, I have them all, But to hear live performances is to understand how good they are. They can put on a show. Pelle has a great stage presence like that old school just a part of the show arrogance or something and a lot of interaction with the crowd. Its great!

The Hives Live from Portland on KEXP


I have heard them say and refer to themselves several times as a Punk band.

Jim

Great vid! Thanks Jim

 

[mrJim]

Thanks I like that Portland performance a lot.

I love how that Stratocaster cries on the edge mercy as Niklas Almqvist lays down the hammer whaling away on her. Awesome tone bridge pickup only. On guitar they use very few pedals, just the way I like it.



Jim

 

[LOU/REALM]

Good "Live" footage ! Good to see THE HIVES still rock !

 

[rollingstoned]

My fav song by em, only 1 i knew really.

 

[LOU/REALM]

When has The Hives become The Vines ? The Vines have their own thread