Barely Legal, The Hives, Music CD

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1	Well, Well, Well 1:02
2	A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T 2:12
3	Here We Go Again 2:12
4	I'm a Wicked One 1:45
5	Automatic Schmuck 2:17
6	King of Asskissing 1:46
7	Hail Hail Spit N'Drool 1:27
8	Black Jack 2:45
9	What's That Spell?... Go to Hell! 1:41
10	Theme From... 2:49
11	Uptempo Venomous Poison 1:13
12	Oh Lord! When? How? 1:42
13	The Stomp 1:54
14	Closed for the Season 2:34

Editorial Reviews

The Hives launched the first salvo in their global assault on all that is lame in our culture with their debut album, 1997's Barely Legal, and there is little arguing that these guys had the right idea out of the gate. Emerging from Fagersta, Sweden (which, at least in 1997, was the rock equivalent of Absolutely Nowhere), the Hives set a high standard with their hot-wired fusion of garage rock tunes and punk rock speed and energy, and they hit the sweet spot just right, sounding tight enough to connect with unified force while still letting the frenzy of their forward momentum give the performances a bit of dizzy sway that indicates true rock & roll. If Barely Legal lacks an obvious "breakout hit" tune like "Main Offender" or "Hate to Say I Told You So," the rapid-fire assault of these songs is impressive indeed, and this disc plays like a brick of firecrackers that refuses to stop exploding until "Closed for the Season" crosses the finish line. And while the Hives rock like nobody's business here (especially the Siamese twin guitars of Vigilante Carlstroem and Nicholaus Arson), the real secret weapon is Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, whose cocky swagger actually communicates on tape, and is the perfect vehicle for his "We are cool, you are nothing" lyrical outlook. Veni Vidi Vicious was the album that let the world know who the Hives were and what they were all about, but Barely Legal let a clued-in few know about their monumental coolness three years ahead of the game, and for sheer rock action, it's as good as anything they've put to tape. Mark Deming, All Music Guide

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April 23, 2003: The Hives found fame along with the Strokes and White Stripes in that great garage rock revival of 2001-2002. The title of their second studio album, "Veni Vidi Vicious", pretty much sums up their approach to punk rock. If you bought that album, and liked it, "Barely legal" is another essential addition to your collection. This album is rougher around the edges that Veni Vidi, and it also shorter. It has some exceptional get-up-and-dance-til-you-pass-out songs like "a.k.a. Idiot", "Black jack" and "The Stomp", which is a kickin' surk rock instrumental. The singer, Howlin' Pelle, has not quite developed the signature we heard and loved on such hits as "Hate to Say I told You So", but you tell that there's a sprak just waiting to ignite in there somewhere. This album is the perfect antidote to all the homogenized dung that the radio and MTV try to tell us is 'punk', i.e. Sum 41, Avril Lavigne and New Found Glory. The Hives get back to the foundation set up by The MC5, Ramones and other punk legends. This is great music for parties, driving around with friends or for just when you wanna blow off some steam in the form of rock and roll. Buy it. Or don't, and die sad and miserable.

This review was written about the CD edition.

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Barely Legal


1	Well, Well, Well 1:02
2	A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T 2:12
3	Here We Go Again 2:12
4	I'm a Wicked One 1:45
5	Automatic Schmuck 2:17
6	King of Asskissing 1:46
7	Hail Hail Spit N'Drool 1:27
8	Black Jack 2:45
9	What's That Spell?... Go to Hell! 1:41
10	Theme From... 2:49
11	Uptempo Venomous Poison 1:13
12	Oh Lord! When? How? 1:42
13	The Stomp 1:54
14	Closed for the Season 2:34

All Music Guide

The Hives launched the first salvo in their global assault on all that is lame in our culture with their debut album, 1997's Barely Legal, and there is little arguing that these guys had the right idea out of the gate. Emerging from Fagersta, Sweden (which, at least in 1997, was the rock equivalent of Absolutely Nowhere), the Hives set a high standard with their hot-wired fusion of garage rock tunes and punk rock speed and energy, and they hit the sweet spot just right, sounding tight enough to connect with unified force while still letting the frenzy of their forward momentum give the performances a bit of dizzy sway that indicates true rock & roll. If Barely Legal lacks an obvious "breakout hit" tune like "Main Offender" or "Hate to Say I Told You So," the rapid-fire assault of these songs is impressive indeed, and this disc plays like a brick of firecrackers that refuses to stop exploding until "Closed for the Season" crosses the finish line. And while the Hives rock like nobody's business here (especially the Siamese twin guitars of Vigilante Carlstroem and Nicholaus Arson), the real secret weapon is Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, whose cocky swagger actually communicates on tape, and is the perfect vehicle for his "We are cool, you are nothing" lyrical outlook. Veni Vidi Vicious was the album that let the world know who the Hives were and what they were all about, but Barely Legal let a clued-in few know about their monumental coolness three years ahead of the game, and for sheer rock action, it's as good as anything they've put to tape. Mark Deming

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Product Details

Format: CD - Reissue
Original Release: 1997
Release Date: 10/26/2004
Label: BURNING HEART
Catalog No.: 82040
UPC: 045778204021
Sales Rank: 50,636

Album Credits
Performance Credits
The Hives		Primary Artist, Primary Artist
Michael Vigilante		Guitar
Nicholaus Arson		Guitar
Howlin' Pelle Almqvist		Vocals
Chris Dangerous		Drums
Dr. Matt Destruction		Bass Guitar
Vigilante		Guitar

Technical Credits
Pelle Gunnerfeldt		Engineer
Howlin' Pelle Almqvist		Author