As the band searches for Randy Fitzsimmons’ grave, they encounter white-eyed zombies, an eerie log cabin, devilish symbols, rat poison, and a killer spoon(?), and each meets their gory demise. “Bogus Operandi” also arrives with an appropriately wild music video. In a statement describing the ethos behind The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Almqvist decrees that, “Rock and roll can’t grow up, it is a perpetual teenager and this album feels exactly like that, which it’s all down to our excitement – and you can’t fake that shit.” There is an almost manic, no-holds-barred energy to “Bogus Operandi,” which features jagged lines like, “My personality’s rotten all the way,” and, “Stand to the side when my shit starts wrecking.” Part of it just feels silly, which might actually be the point. It’s a treat to hear that even in their 26th year as a band, they still sound incredibly vital - frontman Pelle Almqvist’s gritty tone may not be in his usual high-flying register, but it’s teeming with power nonetheless, and as always with The Hives, the guitar work is enough to shake you to your core. From the track’s opening notes, the scene is set for a high-stakes romp that could easily soundtrack a car chase in an action movie. Lead single “Bogus Operandi” is the first offering from the album, and it’s a barnstorming return to high-energy rock.
According to the band, Randy Fitzsimmons was The Hives’ imaginary sixth member, manager, and songwriter, so the album follows his death and the ensuing fallout. And for their sixth album, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons - their first album since 2012 - they’re doubling down on some macabre themes and a horror-tinged concept. The Swedish garage rock quintet became known for songs at maximum power, with hair-raising guitar riffs, and anthemic, shout-friendly melodies. The Hives have never been strangers to the dramatic. This week, Swedish rockers The Hives make a grand return with “Bogus Operandi.” Find these tracks and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. Song of the Week delves into the fresh songs we just can’t get out of our heads.
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