← Back

Tyrannosaurus Hives

by The Hives

Released: July 19, 2004

Garage rock revival, garage punk, post-punk revival

musicOnOff editorial

Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Tyrannosaurus Hives" is the third studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, released on July 19, 2004. The album was released through Polydor Records internationally and Interscope Records in the United States. Known for its energetic and raw rock sound, the album features a mix of the band's signature garage rock and punk influences.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

The album continued to build on the band's…

The album continued to build on the band's reputation for high-energy performances and catchy, dynamic music.

The Hives' distinctive style and charismatic approach to…

The Hives' distinctive style and charismatic approach to rock music helped Tyrannosaurus Hives stand out in the early 2000s rock scene.

Watch and listen

Explore the Album

The Hives - Tyrannosaurus Hives

Open in Albums Gallery

Then

Reception

Tyrannosaurus Hives includes several popular tracks, such as Walk Idiot Walk and Two Timing Touch and Broken Bones, which contributed to its critical and commercial success. By 2006, the album had sold 176,000 copies in the United States, reflecting its impact and the band's growing popularity during that period.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

Tyrannosaurus Hives includes several popular tracks, such as Walk Idiot Walk and Two Timing Touch and Broken Bones, which contributed to its critical and commercial success. The album continued to build on the band's reputation for high-energy performances and catchy, dynamic music.

By 2006, the album had sold 176,000 copies in the United States, reflecting its impact and the band's growing popularity during that period. The Hives' distinctive style and charismatic approach to rock music helped Tyrannosaurus Hives stand out in the early 2000s rock scene.