Speak in Code

Speak in Code is the fourth and most recent album by the American alternative rock and pop punk band Eve 6, released through Fearless Records on April 24, 2012. Speak in Code was the band's first album in nine 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]

Speak in Code
Studio album by
Eve 6
ReleasedApril 24, 2012
GenreAlternative rock, pop punk
Length42:05
LabelFearless
ProducerDon Gilmore
Eve 6 chronology
It's All in Your Head
(2003)		 Speak in Code
(2012)
Singles from Speak in Code
  1. "Victoria"
    Released: February 28, 2012
  2. "Curtain"
    Released: November 21, 2012

This is the band's last album to feature founding drummer Tony Fagenson, who parted ways with the band in April 2018.

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.

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.

Release

On January 15, 2012, Eve 6 posted a tweet on their Twitter account stating "The cat's out of the bag - we will be releasing our new album, "Speak In Code", on April 24! 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 24, 2012, it was announced via Eve 6's Facebook page that the song "Lost & Found" would be released on January 31, 2012 as a "pre-release" type single.

On February 24, 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 song impacted radio on March 20, 2012.[3]

Critical response
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [4]
USA Today [5]
The Washington Times

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 are written by Max Collins.

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Curtain"Collins, Jon Siebels, Tony Fagenson, Don Gilmore4:03
2."Victoria"Collins, Fagenson3:15
3."Situation Infatuation"Collins, Siebels, Fagenson, Gilmore3:33
4."B.F.G.F."Collins, Fagenson3:08
5."Lion's Den"Collins4:05
6."Blood Brothers"Collins, Siebels, Fagenson, Gilmore3:37
7."Lost & Found"Collins, Fagenson3:34
8."Moon"Collins, Siebels, Fagenson3:23
9."Downtown"Collins, Fagenson, Gilmore3:32
10."Trust Me"Collins, Siebels, Fagenson2:43
11."Everything"Collins, Siebels, Fagenson, Gilmore3:26
12."Pick Up the Pieces"Collins, Fagenson3:41
Total length:42:05
iTunes Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
13."Underachiever"3:16
14."Red and Black"4:14
15."Inside Out" (Acoustic version)3:31
16."Here's to the Night" (Acoustic version)3:49
Amazon Bonus Track
No.TitleLength
17."Victoria" (Acoustic Version)3:10

Personnel

Additional

  • Jordan Feldstein - Management
  • The Skeletones - Horns
  • Scott Harrington - Legal
  • Don Gilmore - Producer, Mixer (1,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
  • Chris Lord-Alge - Mixer (2, 3, 4)
  • Chris Foitle - A&R
  • Michael Farrell - Artwork
  • Ken Fermaglich - Booking

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
  1. http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/491699/exclusive-hear-eve-6s-new-album-speak-in-code
  2. https://twitter.com/eve6
  3. "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. March 13, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  4. Speak in Code at AllMusic
  5. "Most Popular E-mail Newsletter". USA Today. April 23, 2012.
  6. "Eve 6 - Speak in Code". Billboard. May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
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