I've never been sure if they are playing into the image, or playing up the image in a very sarcastic way (which i would appreciate, love it when bands poke fun at a genre by taking the piss, and becoming the best in that genre themselves). Not a huge fan of them.....think they got a few good catchy tunes, so if they come on the radio i don't find meself frantically reaching for the dial ..... not really my cuppa tea, but what they do they do well....and consistantly if the live reviews are to be believed
Chuck, you never cease to amaze me. The Hives? Well, hey. Who am I to judge. I listened to Jack Johsnon the entire day, so...
to say that you dont like it is one thing, saying that "it isn't as good" is exclaiming your ignorance. Soooo... you don't like them?