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.”
External links
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http://facebook.com/eve6official - Eve 6's current Facebook page
http://www.myspace.com/eve6 - Eve 6's current myspace.
Blood Brothers
EVE 6 Lyrics
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The bear in the room, the fly in the wine
The things that you do, the lessons you take
When you're talking to me
You're always talking to me
And I'm pretending I'm listening
But I'm bristling inside
They got the caller I'd
Where did we go wrong?
We used to go bowling
We used to light fireworks in the pouring rain
We were tight, thick as thieves
Blood brothers cut from the same cloth indeed
But now we whine
Split hairs and roll our eyes
We used to go bowling
Wait, I just need a break
A second to breathe
And wipe off the slate
I'm down on my knees
Praying for you to change
It doesn't seem to work
I'm wracking my brain
When you're talking to me
I'm pretending I'm listening
But I'm bristling inside
They got the caller I'd
'Cause the thought of you makes me want to run and hide
Where did we go wrong?
We used to go bowling
We used to light fireworks in the pouring rain
We were tight, thick as thieves
Blood brothers cut from the same cloth indeed
But now we whine
Split hairs and roll our eyes
We used to go bowling
You make new friends, but keep the old
One is silver but the other's gold
Where did we go wrong?
We used to go bowling
We used to light fireworks in the pouring rain
We were tight, thick as thieves
Blood brothers cut from the same cloth indeed
But now we whine
Split hairs and roll our eyes
We used to go bowling
You make new friends, but keep the old
One is silver but the other's gold
Where did we go wrong?
The lyrics of "Blood Brothers" by EVE 6 delve into the complexities of a strained friendship. The song describes a relationship that has deteriorated to the point where one person is described as a "rock in my shoe, the thorn in my side" and "the bear in the room, the fly in the wine," symbolizing the annoyance and frustration that the other person brings. Despite their attempts to communicate and reconnect, there is an underlying tension that prevents them from truly understanding each other. The chorus asks, "Where did we go wrong?" and reflects on their past experiences of bonding over activities like bowling and lighting fireworks in the rain, reminiscing on the days when they were "thick as thieves" and "blood brothers cut from the same cloth."
Overall, the lyrics of "Blood Brothers" express the sadness and confusion that can come with a broken friendship. Despite the desire to mend things, the two people in the song seem trapped in a cycle of frustration and disappointment, unable to regain the closeness they once shared. The lyrics are poignant and relatable, offering a glimpse into the emotions of those who have experienced the loss of a once-valued relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You, the rock in my shoe, the thorn in my side
You are a constant source of irritation and discomfort in my life.
The bear in the room, the fly in the wine
You are an unwelcome presence in any situation or environment, always causing problems or disruptions.
The things that you do, the lessons you take
Your actions and behavior serve as a cautionary tale for me.
When you're talking to me
Whenever we communicate,
You're always talking to me
You dominate the conversation and rarely listen to what I have to say.
And I'm pretending I'm listening
I'm trying to appear engaged,
But I'm bristling inside
But I'm actually feeling frustrated and angry.
They got the caller I'd
They know exactly who is calling when you contact me,
'Cause the thought of you makes me want to run and hide
Because I'm so overwhelmed with negative emotions when I think about you.
Where did we go wrong?
What happened to cause our relationship to deteriorate like this?
We used to go bowling
We used to enjoy spending time together doing fun activities like bowling.
We used to light fireworks in the pouring rain
We used to have exciting and memorable experiences together, even in adverse conditions.
We were tight, thick as thieves
Our relationship used to be extremely close and loyal.
Blood brothers cut from the same cloth indeed
We were like family, with a strong bond and shared experiences.
But now we whine
But now we can only complain about each other,
Split hairs and roll our eyes
We argue over minor details and can't even agree on basic facts.
Wait, I just need a break
I need some time away from this relationship to clear my head.
A second to breathe
Some time to relax and gather my thoughts.
And wipe off the slate
To start fresh and put the past behind us.
I'm down on my knees
I'm begging for a solution to fix our problems.
Praying for you to change
Hoping that you will see the error of your ways and take responsibility for your actions.
It doesn't seem to work
But my efforts to fix things are not having any effect.
I'm wracking my brain
I'm trying to come up with a solution, but I'm struggling.
You make new friends, but keep the old
It's important to maintain old friendships while also forming new ones.
One is silver but the other's gold
Both old and new friends have value, but old friends have a special sentimental importance.
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Brittany Savage
Love this song!!!!
Tucker Baker
this song is meaningful when u make an effort to connect with old close ones.
cyphex183
cant believe another album finally came out :)
Keith Reclaw
Make new friends, but keep the old...
cuztimfabz
As years go bye you will remember your friends. But you'll never be close again?
Chandler Laing
we used to go bowling
Chandler Laing
we used to go bowling
RockDevil
You could be, if you put in some effort