Horrorscope is the second studio album by American rock band Eve 6. It was recorded at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California. The album was influenced by Lit's A Place in the Sun (1999).[3] It was released on July 25, 2000, through RCA Records. The neologism "Horrorscope" is not actually used within the album's lyrics; though the chorus of "Sunset Strip Bitch" contains the proper word "horoscope."
| Horrorscope | ||||
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| Released | July 25, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1999–2000 | |||
| Studio | NRG Recording Studios, North Hollywood, California | |||
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| Length | 41:04 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Eve 6 chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Horrorscope | ||||
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Singles
editThe first single, "Promise", was a hit on alternative rock radio, reaching #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and #25 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Around this time, "On the Roof Again" made it to #19 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The follow-up single, "Here's to the Night" was a major mainstream hit in 2001, reaching #30 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] "Here's to the Night" became a hit at senior proms and graduation parties.
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (53/100) [5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| The A.V. Club | (unfavorable) [7] |
| Drowned in Sound | 8/10[8] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B−[9] |
| Rolling Stone |  [10] |
| Spin | (2/10) [5] |
| Sputnikmusic | [11] |
| Wall of Sound | (81/100)[12] |
Horrorscope was met with "mixed or average" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 53 based on 10 reviews.[5]
In a review for AllMusic, critic reviewer MacKenzie Wilson said: "It's another conventional rock record with thrashing guitar hooks and throbbing basslines firmly in place, but frontman Max Collins has lyrically improved. There isn't anything intellectually impressive and the hyperactive little boy excitement is still present, but a lush sweet side also shines through the album."[6] David Hiltbrand of Entertainment Weekly wrote "the band's music and lyrics often still sound labored."[9]
Commercial performance
editThe album was certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S.,[13] and also by the CRIA in Canada in 2001.[14]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Max Collins except "Jet Plane" by John Denver; all music is composed by Eve 6 except "Jet Plane" by Denver
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Rescue" | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Promise" | 2:56 |
| 3. | "On the Roof Again" | 3:05 |
| 4. | "Sunset Strip Bitch" | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Here's to the Night" | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Amphetamines" | 2:46 |
| 7. | "Enemy" | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Nocturnal" | 3:07 |
| 9. | "Jet Pack" | 3:33 |
| 10. | "Nightmare" | 3:07 |
| 11. | "Bang" | 3:34 |
| 12. | "Girl Eyes" | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 41:04 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Jet Plane" (John Denver cover) | 2:54 |
| Total length: | 43:58 | |
Personnel
edit- Max Collins – bass, lead vocals
- Jon Siebels – guitar, backing vocals
- Tony Fagenson – drums
Additional
- David Campbell – String arrangements on "Here's to the Night"
Charts
edit| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[15] | 34 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Don Gilmore credits at Allmusic
- ^ Moss, Corey (July 13, 2000). "Eve 6 Shun Sophomore Slump With Single 'Promise'". MTV. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Sayce 2014, p. 36
- ^ "Eve 6 Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved September 23, 2006.
- ^ a b c "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Wilson, MacKenzie. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Steven (March 29, 2002). "The A.V. Club review". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Bezer, Terry (March 19, 2001). "Drowned in Sound Review". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Hiltbrand, David (August 4, 2000). "Horrorscope". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 1, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Hunter, James (August 3, 2000). "Rolling Stone review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 2, 2006. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Sputnikmusic Review". Sputnikmusic. January 14, 2005. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Strickman, Andrew. "Wall of Sound review". Wall of Sound. Archived from the original on August 21, 2000. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "American album certifications – Eve 6 – Horrorscope". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Canadian album certifications – Eve 6 – Horrorscope". Music Canada. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Eve 6 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
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