November 12, 1970: Florence, Oregon. Some jackasses blow up a beached whale. Today: Google trends says that people are looking up “Exploding whale,” most likely because of a spot on CNN’s “News to Me.” Regardless, the three seconds between the whale’s discorporation and the spectators’ realization that they’re about to be covered on charred blubber is priceless.

Like most songs by The Hives, I have absolutely no idea what “Tick Tick Boom” is all about. Love Pelle Almqvist’s voice, but definitely think his lyrics need a bit of work. But whatever, I guess not everyone needs to be a Leonard Cohen. Actions speak louder than words anyway, and in their video for “tick Tick Boom” they are giants, they fuck the shit out of art and make big explosions and funny faces. Their new album, The Black and White Album, hits US shores Tuesday November 13th.