The Hives Forever Forever the Hives cover

The Hives Forever Forever the Hives

The Hives · 2025

33 min · 13 tracks · garage rock

A raucous blend of garage rock energy and irreverent punk flair, bursting with catchy hooks.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its return to form after a long absence, generating significant buzz and anticipation within the garage rock community. Early singles have charted well in Sweden, indicating a strong commercial comeback and resonating with both longtime fans and new listeners.
Best for
short bursts of high energy sing-along moments with friends playful irreverence throughout tracks
Context
Released on August 29, 2025, 'Forever Forever the Hives' marks The Hives' first studio album in over a decade, following their 2010 record 'Lex Hives'. At this point in their career, they had been re-establishing their presence in the music scene after a lengthy hiatus, aiming to recapture the raw vitality that characterized their early work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 (introduction) 0:28
  • 2 Enough Is Enough Standout 2:46
  • 3 Hooray Hooray Hooray Standout 2:32
  • 4 Bad Call 3:31
  • 5 Paint a Picture 2:48
  • 6 O.C.D.O.D. 1:44
  • 7 Legalize Living 3:24
  • 8 (interlude) 1:16
  • 9 Roll Out the Red Carpet 2:19
  • 10 Born a Rebel Standout 3:03
  • 11 They Can’t Hear the Music 2:41
  • 12 Path of Most Resistance 3:22
  • 13 The Hives Forever Forever the Hives 3:03

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