Horrorscope [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Eve 6

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: July 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B00004U14O
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,170 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Remember the days when every band from Bon Jovi to the Fixx embraced keyboards like a long-lost lover? Whether you consider rock's tickling of the electronic ivories the good ol' days or the devil's spawn will determine how much you are going to like a good part of Eve 6's Horrorscope. Once again, the band enlists producer Don Gilmore, who expands the group's sound with dense, unsustained vocals; basic Van Halen riffs ("On the Roof Again," "Amphetamines"); and a rhythmic urgency that resurrects images of '80s group the Call ("Rescue," "Promise"). Eve 6 recorded their debut barely after the ink had dried on their high school diplomas. There's little doubt that the talented young trio holds tremendous promise (the band members can write head-bobbing hooks blindfolded), but in terms of fresh songwriting creativity, Horrorscope falls short of the efforts of similarly precocious contemporaries such as Ash and Supergrass. This is largely Gilmore's album, and when Eve 6 find the confidence to toss aside the studio-trickery crutch and the pop-metal security blanket, they should grow into a formidable rock band. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars tighter, cohesive, and fantastic!, July 28, 2000

By	Jason Salas (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

It was almost impossible to believe that this was truly Eve 6 when I popped Horrorscope into the CD player. I discovered that this trio has formed a much ballsier, tighter sound, while keeping all the infectious hooks and witty wordplay from their debut album. Eve 6 is influenced by old school punk rock...and it shines wonderfully through in rockers like "Nocturnal" and "Jet Pack." They also throw new elements into the mix, as "Rescue" and "On the Roof Again" have light industrial touches. The ballad "Here's to the Night" shows Eve 6's sensitive capabilities. Overall, Horrorscope is a catchy, incredible punk-pop album. Run...don't walk to your nearest record store.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart Punk, April 7, 2003

By	Jesse Hart "Graphic Novel Guru" (Lynnwood, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Though definitely leaning on the "pop" of the term "pop punk," Eve 6 is perhaps one of the wittiest and best-educated bands in rock & roll today. Deft-spoken linguist Max Collins steps fresh off of the success of the band's radio-friendly first release to produce an even greater collection of ear candy complete with Eve 6's patented tongue-twisting lyrical stylings. From the frank honesty and tongue-in-cheek wit of "Promise" to the nearly frantic urgency of "Enemy," the album unravels and keeps you listening close to the lyrics so the tunes can be as amusing as they are engrossing. While definitely not my general taste in music, Eve 6 is just one of those bands you can't help but listen to, and come away from feeling smarter for the time you spent.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looks like a common phenomonon again, May 21, 2001

By	Bethany (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

I traditionally only listen to ska, but the Eve 6 CD somehow caught my eye. Horroscope is definitely an amazing CD. Bang and Girl eyes are certainly the best tracks in the CD, but nocturnal is also worthy of much praise. Anyone, whether you love punk, pop (God forbid), classical, ska, metal; it is very worth your while to pick up horroscope. Wondering about the title of this review?? Listen to "girl eyes" on horroscope and you will understand.