Speak in Code

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Speak in Code
Studio album by Eve 6
Released April 24, 2012
Genre Alternative rock, pop punk
Length 42:05
Label Fearless
Producer Don Gilmore
Eve 6 chronology

It's All in Your Head
(2003)
Speak in Code
(2012)
Singles from Speak in Code
  1. "Lost & Found"
    Released: January 31, 2012
  2. "Victoria"
    Released: February 28, 2012

Speak in Code is the fourth album by the American alternative rock and pop punk band Eve 6, released through Fearless Records on April 24, 2012. Speak in Code is the band's first album in 9 years since the release of It's All in Your Head in 2003 and is also the first album by the band that was released through Fearless Records.[1]

Background

The band signed with Fearless Records on May 3, 2011 and started planning on entering the studio that June to record their fourth album with producer Don Gilmore. On January 15, 2012, Eve 6 posted a tweet on their Twitter account stating the "The cat's out of the bag - we will be releasing our new album, "Speak In Code", on April 24th! More details to come..." It was also announced that the first single would be "Victoria", set to be released to rock radio March 19, 2012 to stations everywhere. [2]

On January 24th, 2012, it was announced via Eve 6's Facebook page that the song "Lost & Found" would be released on January 31st 2012 as a "pre-release" type single.

On February 24th, 2012, a video was released entitled "Behind The Curtain", also the cover art of the album was released.

On February, 27th, the band's "official" lead - off single "Victoria" made its premiere. The single can be purchased on iTunes & is also streaming on eve6mediahq.com and eve6.com.

Recording

Various Evelogs were released on the band's official website through the band's recording of the album.

It was announced that Chris Lord-Alge finished the mixing of the album on September 30, 2011.

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [3]
USA Today [4]
The Washington Times
Under The Gun Review 3/10 [5]

Speak in Code received a positive three star review from USA Today saying "the sound is lean and bright" and the band shows "enduring energy."

Andrew Leahey of The Washington Times said "For those who wish Eve 6 had never lost their mojo, “Speak in Code” is a nice trip down memory lane."

Track listing

All lyrics written by Max Collins. 
No. TitleMusic Length
1. "Curtain"  Collins, Jon Siebels, Tony Fagenson, Don Gilmore 4:03
2. "Victoria"  Collins, Fagenson 3:15
3. "Situation Infatuation"  Collins, Siebels, Fagenson, Gilmore 3:33
4. "B.F.G.F."  Collins, Fagenson 3:08
5. "Lion's Den"  Collins 4:05
6. "Blood Brothers"  Collins, Siebels, Fagenson, Gilmore 3:37
7. "Lost & Found"  Collins, Fagenson 3:34
8. "Moon"  Collins, Siebels, Fagenson 3:23
9. "Downtown"  Collins, Fagenson, Gilmore 3:32
10. "Trust Me"  Collins, Siebels, Fagenson 2:43
11. "Everything"  Collins, Siebels, Fagenson, Gilmore 3:26
12. "Pick Up the Pieces"  Collins, Fagenson 3:41
Total length:
42:05

Chart Performance

Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 40
US Billboard Top Rock Albums[6] 14
US Billboard Independent Albums[6] 8
US Billboard Top Alternative Albums[6] 12

References

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