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Veni Vidi Vicious
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One of the first Next Big Things of 2002, Sweden's The Hives follow last year's media darlings The Strokes and The White Stripes in bringing the rock back to alternative rock. The only catch is that the band has been around for over a decade, with this particular album actually dating back to 2000, when it gained a limited U.S. release on a tiny Epitaph imprint. However, the Swedes were able to benefit from the rush to capitalize on the neo-garage/punk-rock movement by scoring a major label deal in early 2002 and a rerelease of this, their second full-length. (They've got The Strokes beat on length, though, managing to release an even shorter album, at just 27 minutes.)
| LABEL: | Warner Bros. / Burning Heart / Epitaph |
| RELEASE DATE: | 30 April 2002 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Alternative, Indie, Rock |
NOTES: Original release 12 Sept 2000 on Burning Heart. The April 2002 major label rerelease on Warner is an enhanced CD.
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The average user rating for this album is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 27 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Alberto m gave it a10:
Simple: Best garage album of the decade.
Alex J gave it a10:
The Hives are possibly the greatest band playing right now. I can't say that they are better than old school greats such as The Ramones and The Sex Pistols, but I can say that they are at least equal. The pure energy of this record is amazing. Howlin' Pelle Almqvist's screaming is just plain awesome. Incredible....
Asia Z gave it a 10:
Despite being incredibly short and not exactly versatile, Veni Vidi Vicious is a powerhouse of an album that will stay with listeners for years to come. "Die Alright" is possibly the best punk rock song to hit the airwaves in the past five years. One can only imagine what lies in this band's future. Bravo.
Isabel G gave it a 10:
I can't believe that a band this great exists!! Their music is so perfect! I can't wait until they release a new album! Love you!!
Rini P. gave it a 10:
very nice! it leaps out at you and screams "listen to me!!!"
Phill R. gave it a 10:
I can't belive how well they've captured the character, feel and spontaneous energy of the 70's punk rock era and brought to the millenium.
Tony B. gave it a 9:
Awesome! I heard the album ONCE and had to have it! Apperantly I'm not the only one as I had a hard time finding it at both Best Buy AND Circuit City.
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