Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones
The Hives · 2005
4 min · 2 tracks · garage rock
A raucous blend of garage rock energy and catchy melodies that showcases the band's irreverent spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Two‐Timing Touch and Broken Bones — The title track exemplifies The Hives' trademark sound with its punchy guitars and infectious chorus, capturing the essence of their energetic style.
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Born to Cry — This track showcases a more melodic approach while retaining the band's rawness, reflecting their versatility within the garage rock genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases energetic tracks with strong melodies but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The title track features a driving beat and repetitive guitar riffs that create an energetic atmosphere throughout its duration.
- The second track, 'Born to Cry', shifts to a more melodic approach while maintaining the raw energy characteristic of garage rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP solidified their reputation post 'Veni Vidi Vicious' and gained significant radio play.
- Career context
- When The Hives released 'Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones' in January 2005, they were riding high on the success of their breakthrough album, 'Veni Vidi Vicious.' This EP came during a period of intense popularity for the band, known for their energetic performances and stylishly retro sound, which had made them a standout in the early 2000s garage rock revival.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The White Stripes· The Strokes· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Two‐Timing Touch and Broken Bones 2:03
- 2 Born to Cry 2:21
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