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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Lost & Found
EVE 6 Lyrics
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I need a good connection I feel like I'm losing my mind
The day is just about to break I think it's safe to say, so am I
Can you bring my legs to walk even though they're shaking
Will you get my head to stop all the plans it's making
The clouds are just about to burst I think it's safe to say, so am I
The monster in the closet, when the lights turned on
Is just a jacket on a hanger and the fear is gone
And the world keeps turning, sun keeps burning
We are the lost and found, gonna make it through another day
Can you train my mouth to shut when I feel like talking
Get my ears to open up and let a little love in
Lately I'm a ticking bomb and so are you and we are here together
Can you set my heart to beat no matter what I'm feeling
Will you take the wheel and drive, for miles I've been dealing
The day is just about to break I think it's safe to say, so am I
Open the floodgates now, let the water come down
The monster in the closet, when the lights turned on
Is just a jacket on a hanger and the fear is gone
And the world keeps turning, sun keeps burning
We are the lost and found, gonna make it through another day
I'm gonna hold it down with the lost and found
The lyrics of the song Lost & Found by EVE 6 describes a sense of hopelessness and desperation with a plea to Heaven to help the singer find their way again. The singer is seeking guidance and assistance to overcome their personal struggles and uncertainties. They are going through a tough time and feel like they are losing their mind. The phrase “I am calling from a land line” suggests a sense of isolation and disconnection from the world. The singer is asking Heaven to connect with them and help them find their place in the world again.
As the song progresses, the singer asks Heaven to bring their legs to walk and to stop the plans their head is making. They want the clouds to burst and open up a floodgate of emotions so that they can release the pain they are feeling. The second verse talks about how they are struggling to keep it together with their words and feelings. They are looking for someone to come and take the wheel, show them the way and help them find direction. The chorus reassures that they will make it through another day and that they are not alone. The monster in the closet is just a jacket on a hanger and the fear is gone.
On the whole, the lyrics of Lost & Found are touching and full of emotion. It is a song about holding on and staying strong even in the toughest times. It is about asking for help and finding comfort in the presence of a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven can you hear me I am calling from a land line
Asking for divine intervention by calling out to heaven
I need a good connection I feel like I'm losing my mind
Feeling disconnected and overwhelmed
The day is just about to break I think it's safe to say, so am I
Feeling fragile and vulnerable like the dawn
Can you bring my legs to walk even though they're shaking
Asking for strength to keep moving forward despite fear
Will you get my head to stop all the plans it's making
Requesting clarity of mind and to stop overthinking
The clouds are just about to burst I think it's safe to say, so am I
Feeling like emotions are about to overflow
Open the floodgates now, let the water come down
Asking for emotions to be released
The monster in the closet, when the lights turned on
Is just a jacket on a hanger and the fear is gone
And the world keeps turning, sun keeps burning
We are the lost and found, gonna make it through another day
Realizing that fear is just an illusion and life goes on
Can you train my mouth to shut when I feel like talking
Wishing for self-control when speaking impulsively
Get my ears to open up and let a little love in
Wanting to be receptive to positive influences
Lately I'm a ticking bomb and so are you and we are here together
Admitting that everyone has their own struggles and finding comfort in shared experience
Can you set my heart to beat no matter what I'm feeling
Asking for emotional resilience and strength
Will you take the wheel and drive, for miles I've been dealing
Seeking guidance and support during a difficult journey
I'm gonna hold it down with the lost and found
Finding strength in a community of people who have also struggled
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Anthony Fagenson, James Collins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kyle Hammer
This last year I've been in an almost crippling depression, and listening to this song among a few others have helped more than anything else, I LOVE eve 6
queenmotherbug
I am SO thrilled that Eve 6 is back! They're one of my all-time favorite bands. That being said, I do miss the goofy, sarcastic word play that was so prevalent in their earlier albums. Still, it's great to see the guys back making music.
Dr. Fandom
This song was my mom and grandfathers favorite. When ever I'm drunk I come back to this song and remember them. Fly high guys🤘
slappy
The day was just about to break and so was I... until I found out my favorite band is back. I love Eve 6.
J. J. Prosper
Dear Eve 6: Thank you for deciding to get back together and making incredible music! Sincerely, The World
floloveseve6
Thank you making wonderful music, your songs make me smile :)
Jamie Jones
This song in the short space of it's release, helped me with my depression so much I now have the chorus inked on my arm. WELCOME BACK EVE6!!! Bring on the new album
Jake Hood
It's amazing how seamlessly they've brought their sound into modern times and it seems so natural.
Jeffrey Alfaro
Thanks for this guys! Gave me the goosebumps I've been missing.
Alejandro Mp3
no habia escuchado a Eve 6.. desde el Test Drive 3 Off-Road... Me alegra que volvieran chicos, me gusta mucho su musica, tiene ese aire a la vieja escuela que ya nadie tiene hoy en dia