It was almost impossible to believe that this was truly Eve 6 when I popped Horrorscope into the CD player. I discovered that this trio has formed a much ballsier, tighter sound, while keeping all the infectious hooks and witty wordplay from their debut album. Eve 6 is influenced by old school punk rock...and it shines wonderfully through in rockers like "Nocturnal" and "Jet Pack." They also throw new elements into the mix, as "Rescue" and "On the Roof Again" have light industrial touches. The ballad "Here's to the Night" shows Eve 6's sensitive capabilities. Overall, Horrorscope is a catchy, incredible punk-pop album. Run...don't walk to your nearest record store.

Previously, I could have given two monkeys about Eve 6. Yeah, heart in a blender, whatever, just one more 1-hit-wonder. But for some reason I bought this (mighta been the cover, it's quite nice), and I was very impressed.

Now this isn't "punk" by any stretch, so leave those notions alone, but it is aggressive enough and tuneful enough to earn a spot on your Top-10 of 2K list. These guys are a lot smarter than people give them credit for. If you can't tell that they deliver lines like "your heinous highness broke her hymen" with MORE than a wink and a nod, then you're just a bit too jaded for your own good.

And the vocalist owes 80% of his style to old school rap. His delivery isn't your normal "tortured" singsongy type, it's got some deftness and agility that makes it almost sound like something straight out of The Treacherous Three. Which brings up another good point: this sounds like new-wave. I keep reading reviews that play up the keyboards present on the CD, but honestly you don't really notice them, they just make for a fuller sound and more radio-friendly gloss effect. It's the almost-spoken vocals and deadpan delivery that make it sound like a Gary Numan single.

Look, I hate radio rock, and I hated Eve 6, before this. It's good to see a mainstream band with a little bit of talent and something in reserve, and not just a creation of some studio producer. It'll surprise you. Not to mention, the hooks are LETHAL.

Though definitely leaning on the "pop" of the term "pop punk," Eve 6 is perhaps one of the wittiest and best-educated bands in rock & roll today. Deft-spoken linguist Max Collins steps fresh off of the success of the band's radio-friendly first release to produce an even greater collection of ear candy complete with Eve 6's patented tongue-twisting lyrical stylings. From the frank honesty and tongue-in-cheek wit of "Promise" to the nearly frantic urgency of "Enemy," the album unravels and keeps you listening close to the lyrics so the tunes can be as amusing as they are engrossing. While definitely not my general taste in music, Eve 6 is just one of those bands you can't help but listen to, and come away from feeling smarter for the time you spent.

I never really got into Eve 6 until I saw them live and met the guys. They were super ultra nice and so I decided to pick up "Horrorscope" which had just came out two days before. I was amazed. This CD has the same type of power-pop tinged with a slight punk edge as their previous one, but songs like "Here's To the Night" and "Rescue" show more depth in Max Collins' lyrics, and the whole album makes it apparent that Jon Siebels and Tony Fagenson can also play their instruments. The whole CD is infectious; I love every single one of the songs and can listen to the entire album non stop. It is like a much improved polished version of their self titled release with more maturity that comes from graduating high school. How many bands can actually write catchy songs with so much depth and insight? These guys have a long way to go, and Horrorscope proves it.

I traditionally only listen to ska, but the Eve 6 CD somehow caught my eye. Horroscope is definitely an amazing CD. Bang and Girl eyes are certainly the best tracks in the CD, but nocturnal is also worthy of much praise. Anyone, whether you love punk, pop (God forbid), classical, ska, metal; it is very worth your while to pick up horroscope. Wondering about the title of this review?? Listen to "girl eyes" on horroscope and you will understand.