Lex Hives
The Hives · 2012
31 min · 12 tracks · garage rock
A high-octane explosion of garage rock energy, blending catchy hooks with frenetic rhythms and a touch of swagger.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come On! — This short, explosive opener sets the tone for the entire album, immediately capturing listeners’ attention with its raw energy and urgency.
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Go Right Ahead Start here — Fusing infectious riffs with a sing-along chorus, this track exemplifies The Hives’ knack for creating anthemic garage rock that invites participation.
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I Want More — With its driving beat and bold lyrics expressing desire for more than what life offers, this track encapsulates the relentless spirit of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic garage rock with strong hooks and varied pacing, though it doesn't fully transcend its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a relentless tempo, with driving guitar riffs and shouted vocals that set a high-energy tone.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick, punchy listening sessions
- energetic workout motivation
- steady, consistent energy levels
- immediate hooks and energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a five-year break, reinforcing their presence.
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Lex Hives marks The Hives' fifth studio album and their first release in almost five years following the critically acclaimed The Black and White Album. At this point, the band was looking to reclaim their place in the rock landscape after a brief hiatus and lineup changes that had shifted their dynamic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The White Stripes· The Strokes· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
- 1 Come On! 1:08
- 2 Go Right Ahead Start here 3:05
- 3 1000 Answers 2:07
- 4 I Want More 2:52
- 5 Wait a Minute 3:01
- 6 Patrolling Days 4:00
- 7 Take Back the Toys 2:53
- 8 Without the Money 1:53
- 9 These Spectacles Reveal the Nostalgics 1:56
- 10 My Time Is Coming 2:34
- 11 If I Had a Cent 2:01
- 12 Midnight Shifter 3:36
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