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Speak in Code
2012 studio album by Eve 6
Speak in Code is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band Eve 6, released on April 24, 2012, through Fearless Records. It 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 only album by the band that was released through Fearless Records.[1]
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| Released | April 24, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 42:05 | |||
| Label | Fearless | |||
| Producer | Don Gilmore | |||
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| Singles from Speak in Code | ||||
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This is the band's last album to feature founding drummer Tony Fagenson, who parted ways with the band in April 2018.
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.
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.
On January 15, 2012, Eve 6 announced that their fourth studio album, Speak In Code, would release on April 24, 2012, and that the lead single, "Victoria", would be released to rock radio on March 19, 2012.[2] [3] The songs "Lost & Found" and "Behind The Curtain" were also released ahead of the album.[citation needed]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| USA Today | [5] |
| The Washington Times |  |
| Sputnikmusic | [6] |
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."
| No. | Title | Music | 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 | ||
All lyrics are written by Max Collins
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 17. | "Victoria" (Acoustic Version) | 3:10 |
- Max Collins – bass, lead vocals
- Jon Siebels – guitar, backing vocals
- Tony Fagenson – drums, keyboards
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 (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[7] | 40 |
| US Billboard Top Rock Albums[7] | 14 |
| US Billboard Independent Albums[7] | 8 |
| US Billboard Top Alternative Albums[7] | 12 |
- "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. March 13, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- "Most Popular E-mail Newsletter". USA Today. April 23, 2012.
- "Eve 6 - Speak in Code". Billboard. May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.