i would say that ima robot sound is not that dissimilar from that of the hives. what do u folks think?

I'm a big fan of The Hives. Their sound is more consistent in that they update the same style of garage rock (I know they hate to be referred to as a garage rock band but for taxonomic purposes it is the best fit) in almost all of their songs.

Their new album is supposed to be a departure, but I don't know how much deviation that implies. A couple more ballads? Pushing the bass and drums back and bringing guitar up? I have no idea. But all their previous work has that classic manic energy packed into the confines of three or four chords, which is really visceral.

I think Ima Robot's sound is way more musical and layered, though in some of their tracks they do pick up on that visceral simplicity. Song #1 being an example.

listen to 'hear come the bombs' and right at the end, it goes 'RUN FOR COVER!!'

it may aswell be the hives lead singer singing it. it makes me laugh every time.

go on, try it......now.....now.....no now....

I love the hives but I don't think they sound like Ima Robot.
but yes, Hives are great stuff

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Originally posted by happysmilely I love the hives but I don't think they sound like Ima Robot. but yes, Hives are great stuff

you didnt do the 'run for cover' bit did you? then you would see

ha ha, yes I did! (just for you) sorry still don't think so.
however I will say I can see how you think so. :D

yeah, i don't think the hives sound much like the bot. but i can sort of see it.

you know what, a bit of the backing vocals (I don't now who's) reminds me a bit on the hives backing vocals, and they both have lots of energy. but thats about it, much diffrent music really. I still say nope.


[Edited on 10-11-2003 by happysmilely]

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Originally posted by happysmilely you know what, a bit of the backing vocals (I don't now who's) reminds me a bit on the hives backing vocals, and they both have lots of energy. but thats about it, much diffrent music really. I still say nope. [Edited on 10-11-2003 by happysmilely]

exactly, theres something in the vocals. musically, they are completetly difernent , but its the vocals

RUN FOR CAVA!

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Originally posted by lomax exactly, theres something in the vocals. musically, they are completetly difernent , but its the vocals

I only see it a tiny bit in one of the several backing vocals I don't see it for Alex.
yeah when it comes down to it I don't see much of a relation, at all. but hey be happy with your view. run free and play in the sun!