Barely Legal cover

Barely Legal

The Hives · 1997

27 min · 14 tracks · garage rock

Raw, frenetic energy pulses through tight riffs and relentless rhythms, embodying garage rock's rebellious spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening bursts
  • high-energy driving motivation
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • raw, frenetic emotional release

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Barely Legal' was The Hives' debut album, positioning them at the forefront of the Swedish garage rock revival. It marked their entry into the international music scene following a string of successful singles in Sweden.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Well, Well, Well 1:01
  • 2 a.k.a. I‐D‐I‐O‐T 2:12
  • 3 Here We Go Again 2:12
  • 4 I’m a Wicked One 1:45
  • 5 Automatic Schmuck 2:17
  • 6 King of Asskissing 1:46
  • 7 Hail Hail Spit n’ Drool 1:27
  • 8 Black Jack 2:45
  • 9 What’s That Spell?… Go to Hell! 1:41
  • 10 Theme From… 2:49
  • 11 Uptempo Venomous Poison 1:13
  • 12 Oh Lord! When? How? 1:42
  • 13 The Stomp 1:54
  • 14 Closed for the Season 2:34

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