The List of The Hives Albums in Order of Release Date

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How many albums does The Hives have?

The Hives has released seven studio albums, one demo album, one compilation album, one live album, four extended plays, twenty-nine singles and twenty-three music videos.

The List of  The Hives Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of The Hives Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Barely Legal — 22 September 1997
2. Veni Vidi Vicious — 10 April 2000
3. Tyrannosaurus Hives — 19 July 2004
4. The Black and White Album — 15 October 2007
5. Lex Hives — 1 June 2012
6. The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons — 11 August 2023
7. The Hives Forever Forever the Hives — 29 August 2025

All The Hives Albums List in Order

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1. Barely Legal (1997)

Tracks:

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

Barely Legal is the debut studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, released on 22 September 1997 through Burning Heart Records. Bursting with raw punk energy and garage rock spirit, the album introduced the band’s signature fast-paced, rebellious sound. Its standout track, “A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T,” later gained more attention with a video and an EP of the same name. The record features 14 short, punchy songs, mostly written by Randy Fitzsimmons, including the cover “Black Jack.” Known for its playful sleeve design with fake newspaper reviews, Barely Legal established The Hives as bold newcomers in the late-1990s rock scene.

2. Veni Vidi Vicious (2000)

Tracks:

1. The Hives – Declare Guerre Nucleaire
2. Die, All Right!
3. A Get Together to Tear It Apart
4. Main Offender
5. Outsmarted
6. Hate to Say I Told You So
7. The Hives – Introduce the Metric System in Time
8. Find Another Girl
9. Statecontrol
10. Inspection Wise 1999
11. Knock Knock
12. Supply and Demand

Veni Vidi Vicious is the second studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, released on April 10, 2000, through Burning Heart and Epitaph, and re-released in 2002 by Sire and Gearhead. The title cleverly references Julius Caesar’s phrase “Veni, vidi, vici” and punk icon Sid Vicious. Known for its raw energy and garage rock revival sound, the album received universal critical acclaim, scoring 84/100 on Metacritic. Featuring standout tracks like “Hate to Say I Told You So”, the record earned spots on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Albums of the 2000s and Rock Hard’s 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums, cementing its legacy worldwide.

3. Tyrannosaurus Hives (2004)

Tracks:

1. Abra Cadaver
2. Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones
3. Walk Idiot Walk
4. No Pun Intended
5. A Little More for Little You
6. B Is for Brutus
7. See Through Head
8. Diabolic Scheme
9. Missing Link
10. Love in Plaster
11. Dead Quote Olympics
12. Antidote

Tyrannosaurus Hives is the third studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, released on July 19, 2004 through Polydor Records internationally and Interscope Records in the U.S. Known for its high-energy garage rock sound, the album features 12 punchy tracks, including fan favorites like “Walk Idiot Walk” and “Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones.” Produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt and the band, it blends raw guitar riffs, catchy hooks, and fast-paced rhythms, lasting just under 30 minutes. The album was a commercial success, charting at No. 1 in Sweden, No. 7 in the UK, and No. 33 on the U.S. Billboard 200, earning gold certifications in Sweden and the UK.

4. The Black and White Album (2007)

Tracks:

1. Tick Tick Boom
2. Try It Again
3. You Got It All… Wrong
4. Well All Right!
5. Hey Little World
6. A Stroll Through Hive Manor Corridors
7. Won’t Be Long
8. T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.
9. Return the Favour
10. Giddy Up!
11. Square One Here I Come
12. You Dress Up for Armageddon
13. Puppet on a String
14. Bigger Hole to Fill

The Black and White Album is the fourth studio release by Swedish rock band The Hives, launched on October 8, 2007, through A&M/Octone and Polydor Records. Known for its ambitious production, the album features collaborations with The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams, Jacknife Lee, and Dennis Herring, while Timbaland sessions came too late for inclusion. It stands as The Hives’ longest record, showcasing experimental tracks like the minimalist “Puppet on a String” and the organ-driven instrumental “A Stroll Through Hive Manor Corridors.” Highlighted by the explosive single “Tick Tick Boom,” the album gained global attention, appearing in commercials, video games, and charting worldwide.

5. Lex Hives (2012)

Tracks:

1. Come On!
2. Go Right Ahead
3. 1000 Answers
4. I Want More
5. Wait a Minute
6. Patrolling Days
7. Take Back the Toys
8. Without the Money
9. These Spectacles Reveal the Nostalgics
10. My Time Is Coming
11. If I Had a Cent
12. Midnight Shifter

Lex Hives is the fifth studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, released on June 1, 2012. Marking their first independent release on their own label, Disques Hives, the album was self-produced by the band and mixed by Andrew Scheps, with additional mixing from Dave Sardy and Joe Zook. The title references the Roman concept of “Lex,” meaning a set of laws, reflecting the band’s new creative independence. Featuring high-energy tracks like Go Right Ahead and Come On!, it was the last album with bassist Dr. Matt Destruction before his departure. Lex Hives received generally positive reviews and charted internationally.

6. The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons (2023)

Tracks:

1. Bogus Operandi
2. Trapdoor Solution
3. Countdown to Shutdown
4. Rigor Mortis Radio
5. Stick Up
6. Smoke & Mirrors
7. Crash Into the Weekend
8. Two Kinds of Trouble
9. The Way the Story Goes
10. The Bomb
11. What Did I Ever Do to You?
12. Step Out of the Way

The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons is the sixth studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, released on August 11, 2023, through their own label, Disques Hives. Arriving after an 11-year gap since Lex Hives (2012), the album was recorded at ABBA legend Benny Andersson’s studio in Stockholm. It delivers 12 high-energy garage rock tracks, including the fiery lead single “Bogus Operandi.” Critics praised its raw energy, humor, and refusal to “grow up,” with Metacritic scoring it 77/100. Marking bassist The Johan and Only’s debut, the album topped charts in Sweden and hit No. 2 in the UK, cementing The Hives’ electrifying comeback.

7. The Hives Forever Forever the Hives (2025)

Tracks:

1. (Introduction)
2. Enough Is Enough
3. Hooray Hooray Hooray
4. Bad Call
5. Paint a Picture
6. O.C.D.O.D.
7. Legalize Living
8. (Interlude)
9. Roll Out the Red Carpet
10. Born a Rebel
11. They Can’t Hear the Music
12. Path of Most Resistance
13. The Hives Forever Forever the Hives

The Hives Forever Forever the Hives is the seventh studio album by Swedish garage rock icons The Hives, released on August 29, 2025, through Play It Again Sam. Bursting with raw energy, attitude, and their trademark explosive sound, the album was recorded at ABBA legend Benny Andersson’s Riksmixningsverket studio and YEAR0001’s Stockholm space, linked to rapper Yung Lean. Produced by longtime collaborator Pelle Gunnerfeldt with Beastie Boys’ Mike D, and guided in part by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, the record balances chaos and precision. Featuring fiery singles like “Enough Is Enough,” it captures The Hives’ electrifying spirit at its peak.

Conclusion:

The Hives’ discography is a dynamic journey through raw garage rock, infectious riffs, and unmatched stage presence. From their fiery debut Barely Legal to global breakout Veni Vidi Vicious and their bold return with The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons and upcoming The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, each album reflects their evolution while staying true to their high-energy roots. Known for their black-and-white tuxedos and explosive live performances, The Hives have cemented their legacy as one of the most exciting rock bands of the last two decades. Exploring The Hives Albums in Order offers fans the perfect roadmap through their electrifying career.

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