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''The Melody and the Energetic Nature of Volume'' is the debut album of Canadian rock band Evans Blue. It was released on February 21, 2006 (see 2006 in music). The album spawned two singles, "Cold (But I'm Still Here)" and "Over." It has sold more than 200,000 copies, and was #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, at one point.

The album portrays the intricate workings of a relationship and the hardships of breaking off with someone you love. "Possession" is a cover of the Sarah McLachlan song from the album, ''Fumbling Towards Ecstasy''.

A live, acoustic version of this album, entitled ''Unplugged Melody'', with the exception of the Sarah McLachlan cover of "Possession", was included with the purchase of the band's second album, ''The Pursuit Begins When This Portrayal of Life Ends''. It was the first and last album to feature original drummer Darryl Brown. - Wikipedia

Chemistry. Chemistry as it relates to rock bands is a vague notion, but an important one. It's that coalescing of elements, that dovetailing of people and personalities that allows for effective collaboration, not to mention peaceful coexistence, both of which lead a band to a higher ground. And while that sounds a little pretentious, and a lot like cliche, there's no disputing that it's a huge factor in the success and failure of a young band. With all the other things-talent, motivation, resources-remaining equal, those bands without chemistry function at a real disadvantage. Those with it are able to make giant strides at a fast clip, and before you know it people are talking, radio's picking up on it, and away you go! Evans Blue's lead single "Cold (But I'm Still Here)," has already begun to make an impact at radio, with its passionate vocals, huge hooks and infectious hard rock. But the record stays strong throughout, as the band courses through eleven emotionally and musically powerful tracks, including the crushing, metallic "Possession (featuring Sarah McLachlan) and the dramatic, slow-building "Quote." Evans Blue fuses elements of early Live, U2 and other meaty rock radio bands like Disturbed, Tool, A Perfect Circle and Audioslave.