"Your New Favourite Band" is the third album by Swedish rock band, The Hives. Released on October 22, 2001, it features a compilation of songs from their first two albums and EPs. The album was aimed primarily at the international market, particularly the United States and the UK, where their earlier material had been released to significant critical and commercial acclaim.
The essence of The Hives' rock and roll, garage punk sound is brilliantly captured in this compilation, with tracks such as "Hate to Say I Told You So", "Main Offender," and "Die, All Right!" considered the standout songs of the album. These songs showcase the band's energetic, jovemaking this album a fan-favorite and critical hit. "Hate to Say I Told You So," in particular, was chosen for the soundtrack of the film "Spider-Man," giving them wide exposure in the United States.
Overall, "Your New Favourite Band" serves as both a great introduction to The Hives for new listeners and an essential part of their discography for long-standing fans. The album's brazen title attests to the band's confident promotional approach, and their distinctive sound and style resonated with a large audience, leading to considerable commercial success and contribution to the popular revival of garage rock in the early 2000s.
