Hives from Sweden suck. I don´t find them talanted. Songs are same, 3 chords and perhaps 2 different rythm and go for it. No suprises, no solos nothing. But they are a good live band not that they are too tight but there´s lot of energy.
Most of these bands mix pop with rock and pop music sucks big time. My friend, this we got today is a rape of good old rock music. With enogh promotion, anyone can be famous and looks are more important than talent.
Dejan S. No speed limit