Tyrannosaurus Hives
The Hives · 2004
34 min · 14 tracks · garage rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and catchy hooks, bursting with the swagger of garage rock revival.
Top tracks — play these first
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Walk Idiot Walk — This track encapsulates the album's punk-infused energy with its driving beat and catchy chorus, becoming one of The Hives' signature songs.
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Two‐Timing Touch and Broken Bones — Opening with a raw guitar riff and frantic vocals, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend humor with aggression, drawing listeners in immediately.
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Abra Cadaver Start here — The fast-paced opener sets a thrilling tone for the album, showcasing The Hives' signature style while introducing themes of chaos and absurdity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk elements with memorable hooks, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Abra Cadaver', and maintains a fast tempo through the first half, only slowing down slightly in the latter part.
- The instrumentation is characterized by sharp guitar riffs and punchy drums, with vocals that often employ a shout-singing style.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- short, energetic listening bursts
- immediate hooks and energy
- chaotic, celebratory vibes
- quick engagement and excitement
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its energetic sound and catchy hooks, solidifying their style.
- Moods
- Energetic· Aggressive
- Career context
- Released on July 19, 2004, 'Tyrannosaurus Hives' was The Hives' third studio album and marked their return after the breakthrough success of 'Veni Vidi Vicious' in 2000. By this point, they had solidified their reputation as leaders in the garage rock revival movement, following a series of high-energy performances that had gained them a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The White Stripes· The Strokes· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
- 1 Abra Cadaver Start here 1:33
- 2 Two‐Timing Touch and Broken Bones 2:00
- 3 Walk Idiot Walk 3:31
- 4 No Pun Intended 2:20
- 5 A Little More for Little You 2:58
- 6 B Is for Brutus 2:36
- 7 See Through Head 2:21
- 8 Diabolic Scheme 3:00
- 9 Missing Link 1:56
- 10 Love in Plaster 3:11
- 11 Dead Quote Olympics 1:59
- 12 Antidote 2:30
- 13 Uptight 2:25
- 14 The Hives Meet the Norm 2:06
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