Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones

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.

[11] The song is generally considered an enjoyable moment in their live performances,[12] where Almqvist's stage antics are found particularly entertaining.

[14] "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" reached number 44 on the UK "Top 75" charts, during the week of 30 October 2004.