10 Forgotten 2000s Bands Worth Rediscovering
6. The Hives
Swedish rockers The Hives released one of the most exciting rock albums of the decade in 2001. Veni Vidi Vicious was their second studio record, and it contained the perfect reimagining of garage rock, punk and indie. This was punk rock with class, the Swedes came dressed to the nines, delivering filthy guitar-driven numbers with all the energy of Iggy Pop.
These guys paved the way for acts like Arctic Monkeys, championing the revival of catchy, fast-paced garage-punk. Apart from the suit and tails, there was nothing overly flashy about these guys. It was gritty guitar led rock 'n' roll, with lyrics that lent themselves to boozy chant-alongs, and raucous indie mosh pits.
Their third album, Tyrannosaurus Hives (2004), saw the group experience a lull in hype; it was still filled with half decent numbers, but lacked the same charm. Luckily they brought the game with the Black and White Album (2008). The aptly named single Tick Tick Boom, signalled an explosive return to form.
If you thought punk in the naughties only existed in a world of commercial nonsense, then think again.