"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" | ||||
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Single by The Hives | ||||
from the album Tyrannosaurus Hives | ||||
Released | 4 January 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Garage punk, garage rock | |||
Length | 2:00 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Fitzsimmons, Randy | |||
The Hives singles chronology | ||||
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"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" is the second single from the album Tyrannosaurus Hives by The Hives. Released as an Enhanced CD with B-side tracks in 2005, "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" was considered a hit for The Hives, [1] [2] and appeared on several compilations.
The guitar riff for "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" is borrowed from a song by The Monkees 1966 hit " (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone", [3] which was written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. [4] The chord sequence, which has been described as being jerky and monotonous by Marc Spitz of Spin magazine, [3] is similar to the song "Kicks" by Paul Revere & the Raiders. [5] "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" has also been said to sound like Devo, [6] and embraces the " garage rock" sound. [3]
Other than appearing on the album, it was released on 4 January 2005, [7] as a 7" single and Enhanced CD along with the songs "Born To Cry" and "Little Lil", [8] both of which did not appear on Tyrannosaurus Hives. [7] "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" was included on the soundtracks of a couple video games, namely the Madden NFL 2005 [9] and the MotoGP '06 soundtracks, as well as on several other compilations.
A video for "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" was made, [8] and it was included on the single in QuickTime format. [10]
The Hives also went on tour during the winter of 2004 in order to promote "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" and the release of Tyrannosaurus Hives. [11] The song is generally considered an enjoyable moment in their live performances, [12] where Almqvist's stage antics are found particularly entertaining. [13] "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" remains a favorite among fans. [14]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" reached number 44 on the UK "Top 75" charts, during the week of 30 October 2004. [15] The music video debuted on MTV Europe's Top 20 list on 4 December 2004 at number 19. [16] It peaked at number 16 on 18 December 2004, and remained on the charts for 4 weeks, departing on 8 January 2005. [17]
Reviews among critics were mixed; James Snodgrass of NME said "'Two-timing touch and broken bones' might as well be 'too dumb, and Dutch, and broken bones'. [18] Heather Phares of AllMusic liked the speed of the song in comparison with those it was structurally built from, saying that it "cut(s) right to the chase". [5] It has also been said to be a straightforward song which embodies The Hives' sound, [19] and one of the highlights of Tyrannosaurus Hives. [6]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" | 2:00 |
2. | "Born to Cry" | 2:18 |
3. | "Little Lil" | 2:17 |
4. | "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" (music video) | - |
Total length: | 6:35 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" | 2:00 |
2. | "Born to Cry" | 2:18 |
Total length: | 4:18 |
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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UK Top 75 Charts | 44 [8] |
MTV Europe (music video) | 16 [21] |
"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" | ||||
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Single by The Hives | ||||
from the album Tyrannosaurus Hives | ||||
Released | 4 January 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Garage punk, garage rock | |||
Length | 2:00 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Fitzsimmons, Randy | |||
The Hives singles chronology | ||||
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"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" is the second single from the album Tyrannosaurus Hives by The Hives. Released as an Enhanced CD with B-side tracks in 2005, "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" was considered a hit for The Hives, [1] [2] and appeared on several compilations.
The guitar riff for "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" is borrowed from a song by The Monkees 1966 hit " (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone", [3] which was written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. [4] The chord sequence, which has been described as being jerky and monotonous by Marc Spitz of Spin magazine, [3] is similar to the song "Kicks" by Paul Revere & the Raiders. [5] "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" has also been said to sound like Devo, [6] and embraces the " garage rock" sound. [3]
Other than appearing on the album, it was released on 4 January 2005, [7] as a 7" single and Enhanced CD along with the songs "Born To Cry" and "Little Lil", [8] both of which did not appear on Tyrannosaurus Hives. [7] "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" was included on the soundtracks of a couple video games, namely the Madden NFL 2005 [9] and the MotoGP '06 soundtracks, as well as on several other compilations.
A video for "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" was made, [8] and it was included on the single in QuickTime format. [10]
The Hives also went on tour during the winter of 2004 in order to promote "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" and the release of Tyrannosaurus Hives. [11] The song is generally considered an enjoyable moment in their live performances, [12] where Almqvist's stage antics are found particularly entertaining. [13] "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" remains a favorite among fans. [14]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" reached number 44 on the UK "Top 75" charts, during the week of 30 October 2004. [15] The music video debuted on MTV Europe's Top 20 list on 4 December 2004 at number 19. [16] It peaked at number 16 on 18 December 2004, and remained on the charts for 4 weeks, departing on 8 January 2005. [17]
Reviews among critics were mixed; James Snodgrass of NME said "'Two-timing touch and broken bones' might as well be 'too dumb, and Dutch, and broken bones'. [18] Heather Phares of AllMusic liked the speed of the song in comparison with those it was structurally built from, saying that it "cut(s) right to the chase". [5] It has also been said to be a straightforward song which embodies The Hives' sound, [19] and one of the highlights of Tyrannosaurus Hives. [6]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" | 2:00 |
2. | "Born to Cry" | 2:18 |
3. | "Little Lil" | 2:17 |
4. | "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" (music video) | - |
Total length: | 6:35 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" | 2:00 |
2. | "Born to Cry" | 2:18 |
Total length: | 4:18 |
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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UK Top 75 Charts | 44 [8] |
MTV Europe (music video) | 16 [21] |