The band has released four albums, "Eve 6" (1998), "Horrorscope" (2000),It's All In Your Head (2003), and Speak in Code (2012). Two of the band's singles, "Inside Out" and "Here's To the Night", reached the Top 40 in the United States.
Reunited and re-energized, the band returned with a new album called Speak In Code eight years after parting ways in 2004. As the fourth full-length release for Eve 6 and their debut on new label Fearless Records, the album heralds not just a return to form for the threesome, but a new chapter in a book that had ended all too abruptly.
“Overall I'm really proud of it, and I think we're doing right by our fans, who’ve waited a long time for us to make another record. I think we're giving them something they'll enjoy,” says singer/bassist Max Collins. “Once we got in the studio there was a lot of energy. There aren't any filler moments; each song has its purpose. This is the strongest collection of songs we've ever had on one record.”
In many ways, Speak In Code is a work with deep personal significance for Collins, who has weathered his share of personal adversity. The album is a testament to coming out okay on the other side, with friendships still intact, but it’s within the journey that the story truly lies. Whether it’s romantic relationships or dealings with his bandmates, communication—and its barriers—is a central theme underpinning the release.
“In some of the songs frustration is a theme. I was sort of looking at difficult personal relationships with a humorous spin in some places, and with more earnestness in others,” explains Collins. “The title [Speak In Code] is a lyric from ‘Curtain,’ and there was something kind of evocative about it. In that song, I'm referring to being newly sober and just feeling like an open nerve, feeling freaked out, having people and life being sort of overwhelming. It's almost like people are speaking a language you don't understand.”
First single “Victoria” lyrically weaves a tale that draws the listener into a hook-laden, 80‘s-influenced anthem, putting a contemporary spin on the classic Eve 6 sound. “[‘Victoria’] indulges this paranoid what-if fantasy that kind of has a foot in the truth: My wife went on this girls’ vacation to Mexico, and when I was looking through the photos, I saw my imagination start to go, and wrote that song,” Collins recalls. “I'm convinced in my mind that something’s going on that really isn't.”
Far from being just some nefarious nostalgia cash-in, Speak In Code is a genuine example of triumphing over one’s obstacles, both professionally and personally, seven years in the making. Eve 6 say the time rebuilding was essential to regaining their footing, which seems more solid in 2012 than ever. "In a lot of ways, the years leading up to this album release was a bit of a ‘paying our dues’ situation. We certainly had to earn the right to have this opportunity again,” says Fagenson. “This time around I think we realized just how hard it is to really get a rock band going and just when you think you're near the finish line you realize there's another hundred miles to go. But all that work and time simply strengthened our belief in what we were doing, and it was a crucial aspect of our development. It really taught us about stick-with-it-ness and perseverance."
"The time we spent apart really made us appreciate what we have in each other. It's a chemistry you can't manufacture,” adds Collins. “We literally grew up playing music together. The bond that we have as a result of so much shared experience infuses the sound of the band."
With Speak In Code slated for an April 24th release, the band is gearing up for their much-awaited reintroduction to fans. Now part of the Fearless Records family, it’s a guarantee Eve 6’s music will reach a wide, eager audience of potential devotees, and a full slate of touring behind the release is slated for 2012. Diehards who caught the band live in prior years will undoubtedly be thrilled to see the trio once again on stage, but it will be a somewhat older, definitely wiser group that greets them. According to Collins, it’s all good.
“We’re looking forward to playing new songs, and reconnecting to the fans with new material,” says Collins. “I feel this profound gratitude to the other two guys in my band. We've been through a lot—we've had the mountaintop moments and the Death Valley moments—and we're still here today, we all get along, and we made this thing together. It's almost miraculous, to me. There's this convergence that goes on for something that's bigger than the sum of its parts, and that's such a joyful, cool fucking thing.”
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EVE 6 Lyrics
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Find a sidekick pronto I should
Think Thelma not Daria
So I search hard and near and far for
Someone the description called for
Thought seldom not Daria
Found her in a suburban wasteland
At first sight thought that I might turn and
Run out of fear and intrigue
I stood numb kind of military
I'd found her I'd keep her
Safe and sound
Don't make a sound
Look up at the sky shit's going down
I heard a bang and stars collided
Her skin drew me in just like a magnet
Little girl my little world is yours
I took a one way highway headed West heaven bound
Never even thought once to turn round
Real life plays tricks on the brain
Pointed fingers were left in the dust and The ones who doubted rusted
We're out of here like Vladimir
Now I'm looking at a picture where I'm right beside you
Eyes shine with a light that binds you
To this fool with Super Glue
From all the way across the nation
You came with just your name and
Your suitcase I'll keep you
Safe and sound
Don't make a sound
Look up at the sky shit's going down
I heard a bang and stars collided
Her skin drew me in just like a magnet
Little girl my little world is yours
Big bang little girl run away with me
And be my Thelma & Louise
Brush that sand off your ask
Your questions later love me long time
The lyrics of EVE 6's song "Bang" tell a story about finding a partner to embark on a wild and adventurous journey with. The singer is prompted by an underworld element in a dream to find a sidekick pronto, where the description calls for someone who is "seldom, not Daria." The singer eventually finds "her" in a suburban wasteland and at first sight, he is both intrigued and fearful. Nevertheless, he decides to keep her safe and sound, and the two of them set out on a one-way highway headed west, heaven-bound.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is looking for someone who is not afraid to be spontaneous, adventurous, and perhaps a little dangerous. The use of the names Thelma and Daria suggests that the singer is looking for a partner who embodies the rebellious spirit of the characters from the film "Thelma & Louise" and the MTV series "Daria." The repetition of the phrase "safe and sound, don't make a sound" implies that the singer is either running away from something or trying to keep their adventure a secret. The line "I heard a bang, and stars collided" suggests that the singer's journey is full of excitement, uncertainty, and perhaps danger.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bang" suggest a desire for adventure, rebellion, and a search for a partner to share that adventure with. The singer is looking for someone who is not afraid of taking risks and is willing to leave everything behind for a shot at something new and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
The underworld element beckoned in a dream to
I had a dream about venturing into the underworld
Find a sidekick pronto I should
I should find a partner quickly
Think Thelma not Daria
I should find someone adventurous like Thelma, not reserved like Daria
So I search hard and near and far for
I searched everywhere for the perfect partner
Someone the description called for
Someone who fit the specific qualities I was looking for
Thought seldom not Daria
I didn't want to find someone like Daria, who was quiet and reserved
Found her in a suburban wasteland
I found her in a run-down area of the city
Swaddling clothed and caked in beach sand
She was wrapped up in clothes and covered in sand
At first sight thought that I might turn and
At first, I wanted to run away from her
Run out of fear and intrigue
I was afraid of her but also curious about her
I stood numb kind of military
I felt emotionless and rigid
I'd found her I'd keep her
I had found the perfect partner and wanted to keep her
Safe and sound
I wanted to keep her safe
Don't make a sound
I didn't want her to speak or alert anyone
Look up at the sky shit's going down
Something bad was happening around us
I heard a bang and stars collided
There was a loud noise and everything seemed to be chaos
Her skin drew me in just like a magnet
I was attracted to her and couldn't resist her
Little girl my little world is yours
I wanted to give my whole world to her
I took a one way highway headed West heaven bound
I was heading towards the sunset looking for happiness
Never even thought once to turn round
I was determined and didn't want to look back
Real life plays tricks on the brain
Life can be unpredictable and confusing
Pointed fingers were left in the dust and The ones who doubted rusted
Those who criticized me were forgotten and ignored over time
We're out of here like Vladimir
We left abruptly like Vladimir leaving Russia
Now I'm looking at a picture where I'm right beside you
I have a photo of us together
Eyes shine with a light that binds you
Your eyes have a special shine that captivates me
To this fool with Super Glue
I am attached to you like Super Glue
From all the way across the nation
You came from the other side of the country
You came with just your name and Your suitcase I'll keep you
You came with nothing but a name and I will take care of you
Big bang little girl run away with me
There's a big opportunity waiting for us, let's run away together
And be my Thelma & Louise
Let's be two strong women who stick together through thick and thin
Brush that sand off your ask
Get rid of the sand on yourself
Your questions later love me long time
We can talk later, but for now, let's enjoy each other's company
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON SIEBELS, MAX COLLINS, TONY FAGENSON
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