The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons

The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons is the upcoming sixth studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, scheduled for release on 11 August 2023 through the band's Disques Hives label. The album will mark the first studio release in over 11 years.

The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons
Studio album by
The Hives
Released11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Length31:26
LabelDisques Hives
ProducerPatrik Berger
The Hives chronology
Lex Hives
(2012)		 The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons
(2023)

Background

The album was recorded in a studio owned by ABBA member Benny Anderson in Stockholm.[1] Announced on 2 May 2023,[2] the day also saw the release of the first single "Bogus Operandi". The trademark "suave sound" fizzling with "wild energy" of the song was seen as setting the tone for the whole project.[3] According to Rolling Stone, the album is a "a collection of 12 high-energy punk-ish songs reminiscent of their best work from the early 2000s".[1] Lead singer Pelle Almqvist reflected on the intention of the record, saying, "Rock'n'roll can't grow up, it is a perpetual teenager and this album feels exactly like that".[4] According to a press release, the "macabre title" hints at the extended break the band took from recording, described as a "horror story".[5] "Randy Fitzsimmons" refers to the imaginary sixth member and manager of the band and is also credited as the sole songwriter.[6]

The album is the first release to feature bassist The Johan and Only, following the departure of Dr. Matt Destruction in 2013.[6] The band is set to have several headlining shows in New York and California in early May 2023, on top of a UK stadium tour with Arctic Monkeys starting on 27 May 2023.[7][8]

Track listing
The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Bogus Operandi"3:43
2."Trapdoor Solution"1:03
3."Countdown to Shutdown"3:13
4."Rigor Mortis Radio"2:28
5."Stick Up"2:19
6."Smoke & Mirrors"3:01
7."Crash Into the Weekend"2:58
8."Two Kinds of Trouble"2:44
9."The Way the Story Goes"2:56
10."The Bomb"2:13
11."What Did I Ever Do to You?"3:09
12."Step Out of the Way"1:39
Total length:31:26

References
  1. Greene, Andy (4 May 2023). "The Hives Survive: Inside the Swedish Garage-Rockers' First Album in 11 Years". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. Rigotti, Alex (2 May 2023). "The hives return with new album 'The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons'". DIY. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  3. "The Hives return with new album 'The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons' & release video for new single 'Bogus Operandi'". XS Noize. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  4. Ingle, Alex (3 May 2023). "The Hives are back with a new album, 'The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons'". Dork. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  5. Geraghty, Hollie (2 May 2023). "The Hives announce first new album in over a decade and share single 'Bogus Operandi'". NME. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  6. Golsen, Tyler (2 May 2023). "The Hives announce new album 'The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons'". Far Out. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  7. Anderson, Carys (2 May 2023). "The Hives Announce Comeback Album The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Share "Bogus Operandi": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  8. Brodski, Rachel (2 May 2023). "The Hives – "Bogus Operandi"". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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