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PopMatters

Tyrannosaurus Hives lacks its predecessor's cohesive vision, but it finds the band in excellent form, exploring universes beyond their own. One of the year's best.

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Tiny Mix Tapes

They have clearly mastered their craft, and have begun to push it beyond its boundaries without betraying its punk ethic.

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All Music Guide

Tyrannosaurus Hives might be a little more complex and polished than the Hives' earlier work, but it's not overthought at all; even though they've evolved, they know how to keep it simple, stupid.

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The Onion (A.V. Club)

The songs still fly by, but they leave an even deeper impression, and the musical palette has expanded considerably.

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Splendid

Tyrannosaurus Hives has hit garage rock's heart like a huge syringe of adrenaline, and even if it doesn't awaken the hibernating beast, its furious tempest is a blinding final gasp for a genre that has repeatedly rewarded mediocrity.

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Alternative Press

It is the best parts of a bar brawl, a naked Twister party and a street race in one cumulative package. [Sep 2004, p.117]

Drawer B

The Hives’ propulsive, polyrhythmic outbursts are so packed with hooks and catchy choruses that you can’t help but overlook the schtick and give in to the raucous delight.

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Blender

The Hives aren't mere jokers, because they mix their novelty-band brio with the genuine anger and disgust of punk rock. [Aug 2004, p.126]

New Musical Express

Thirty minutes of chugging and howling, you go from one killer riff to another with barely a millisecond to recover. [17 Jul 2004, p.46]

Flak Magazine

An adrenaline rush of an album that firmly cements their status as one of rock's most exciting new acts.

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Austin Chronicle

The maniacal conviction with which the Hives tear nonsensical pop songs to shreds on Tyrannosaurus is no shuck 'n' jive.

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Los Angeles Times

While the energy never fails, the themes and melodies feel commonplace at times. [18 Jul 2004]

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E! Online

It's not as hands-down great as the Swedes' last (Veni Vidi Vicious), and a handful of tracks are too-short bursts of energy that only leave you wanting more. But when the band gets rolling with tracks such as "Walk Idiot Walk," there's no stopping it.

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Uncut

The fastidiously rehearsed dementia is better sustained than on Your New Favourite Band. [Aug 2004, p.91]

Rolling Stone

Tyrannosaurus Hives is so tight and efficient, it makes Veni Vidi Vicious sound almost like it came from a jam band.

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Dot Music

"Tyrannosaurus Hives" is a good record, but one best dipped into rather than listened to in one go.

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Mojo

A razor sharp updating of previous themes. [Aug 2004, p.98]

Under The Radar

The Hives' immediacy and tactfully constructed chaos ensures that the last three songs are just as good as the first three. [#7]

Playlouder

Although pretty catchy, this album is a tad too monotonous.

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Entertainment Weekly

Too many tracks amount to herky-jerky guitar parts stapled together with power but not as much precision. [23 Jul 2004, p.76]

ShakingThrough.net

Tyrannosaurus Hives should add up to more than simply a tighter record with gaudier production values. That it doesn't could spell trouble for a band eager to avoid being sent back down to the minor leagues.

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The Guardian

Even more so than the White Stripes, the Hives have an aesthetic so rigidly codified that it becomes a straitjacket.

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Q Magazine

An intermittently potent album that feels unlikely to etch itself too deeply onto the world. [Aug 2004, p.104]

Stylus Magazine

In the end, we can’t ignore that The Hives’ best moments are those borrowed (or just plain pilfered) from punk acts that preceded them.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 41 User Votes

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Alexis R gave it a10:
The Hives are one of the very very few true rock bands that are around. If you listen to Linkin Park , SOAD and that kind of stuff don't even bother. This is rock at the very core.

scott gave it a10:
Amazing. Probably would've been huge if the record company hadn't given up on it.

Godwyn IV gave it a9:
Great CD. Diabolic Schme is my fav.

j us gave it a10:
the hives are the best band in the world.

pip pop gave it a10:
Fantastic album! So much energy. Beats Coldplay and the other drippy rockers hands down.

Carl M gave it a9:
T-Rex is their best effort yet.

Alex S gave it a 10:
This is one of THE best albums I've heard in my life. Most lists of tracks are a sugar high, an up and down fealing of emotion. But this album keeps the pace, powerful song after powerful song. Kudos to the Hives. You've made my life complete.

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