Speak in Code

Eve 6 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fearless Records
• ASIN: B007IX38JM
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,622 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Curtain

2. Victoria

3. Situation Infatuation

4. B.F.G.F.

5. Lions Den

6. Blood Brothers

7. Lost & Found

8. Moon

9. Downtown

10. Trust Me

11. Everything

12. Pick Up the Pieces

Editorial Reviews

2012 album from the veteran Alt-Rock band. Joining forces once more with legendary producer Don Gilmore, Speak In Code puts a new contemporary spin on the band's trademark savvy songwriting. A warm "welcome home" for longtime fans of the band and an impressive introduction for soon-to-be-followers, the 12 infectious tracks on Speak in Code from their strongest release to date. The band's previous three albums spawned a number of top ten singles, including #1 smash hit "Inside Out", "Think Twice", "Promise", "Leech", and the radio/MTV mega-anthem "Here's to the Night", which continues to serve as the theme for many high school graduations and proms to this day.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Speak In Code April 24, 2012

By Ben Dugan

Format:Audio CD

So look, it's fairly common knowledge that when a band breaks up and gets back together it never really leads to good new music. Sure, sometimes something decent might come about from the reunion, but often times it's mediocre at best and unlistenable at worst.
That's why I am pleasantly surprised that the forth Eve 6 record, "Speak In Code", their first since breaking up in 2004 and getting back together in 2007, is not only a strong record but possibly the groups best, most consistent record yet.
All the things that made Eve 6 popular in the late '90's is still here: the songs are still driving and infectious, well written pop songs with a slight punk influence. The group has added some light programming and keyboards to the songs to give them a more contemporary feel, but these elements never overtake the song but rather enhance them.
With the exception of lead single "Victoria", which is pretty terrible and seems to be picked as the records lead single for no other reason than it is the second track on the record (each lead single from a Eve 6 record is the second track on the album. Why? Who knows), and "BFGF", everything here is listenable and enjoyable, with tight songwriting and excellent production. What strikes the strongest here is how consistent the record is. Even with these two songs the record never really lets up or slows down or gets drowned by filler.
The band sound better than they ever have (lead singer/ bassist Max Collins has some seriously excellent bass parts here) and sound to be really enjoying their new time together. The lyrics are still clever but not as over the top as previously, and the harmonies always come in at just the right time to enhance the song.
I really do not have anything bad to say about this record. It is as enjoyable 45 minutes as you are likely to find this year in a pop-rock record. It makes me glad to have Eve 6 back and really excited to see what this second phase of their career takes them.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great to have them back! April 24, 2012

By Derrick Hibbard

Format:Audio CD

Speak in Code has got to be my favorite Eve 6 album of all time, coming in slightly ahead of Horrorscope [Explicit]. I remember listening to Eve 6 in high school, and one of my favorite things to do was turn up the car stereo, roll down the windows and blast the sound. This album takes me right back to those days--and the music is still rockin. "Moon" is probably my favorite track--soft at first, and then builds up into a sonic wall of sound. I had a hard time with "Victoria" at first and thought it was fairly weak, but after a few listens, the song really kicks some butt. I also like "Pick up the Pieces" and "Lions Den," but to be completely honest, every track is great. Like Eve 6's previous efforts--there isn't a single track to skip.

If I had a critique for the album, it would be that there sound is basically the same (and I'm not really complaining on that point), but there is a lack of progression with the band, which you would expect, given the time that has lapsed between albums. If anything, the lyrics are more mature than their previous efforts, and I guess that counts for some progression.

All in all, this album is fantastic. If you like Eve 6 or have ever liked Eve 6, you'll get a kick out of "Speak in Code."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great work, highly recommend April 24, 2012

By Go Fish Girl

Format:Audio CD

This is a good album, already have several favorites on the album like "situation infatuation", "pick up the pieces", "lost and found", "victoria" and on and on. If you buy the deluxe version on Itunes it comes with 2 previous hits.