Together, they recorded a 5 track demo in Enders' basement and sent it, along with a poorly edited videotape to only one label: Drive-Thru Records.
A couple of months passed while both Sacco and Anello had to budge for more skilled replacements, Steve Nakovich (guitar) and Mike Klemash (bass), until the band got in touch with Richard Reines of Drive-Thru, who luckily was visiting their hometown and agreed to meet with the band to give advice.
Stunned by what he had heard, Reines returned to California to discuss a possible signing with Drive-Thru co-owner Stefanie Reines. A few weeks and yet another line-up change later (Joe Marro joined for Nakovich), Drive-Thru signed The Early November and put them, despite their practically non-existent on stage experience, on 2002's Skate and Surf Fest and on selected dates of the Warped Tour.
Klemash and Marro left the band before the recording of their debut EP For All of This. Anello re-joined on bass, while a temporary second guitarist was found in John Dubitsky. The CD came out on Drive-Thru Records in early November 2002. Enders recorded The Acoustic EP on his own, featuring acoustic versions of most songs off their debut EP, which was released a mere two months later. Simultaneously, guitarist Marro had re-joined the band in exchange for Dubitsky.
Throughout 2003, the band continued to tour and write songs in preparation for their first full-length CD The Room's Too Cold, which was released in fall of that year. Soon afterwards, Enders recorded a solo record under the name I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business. The CD was almost scrapped due to Enders wanting to focus on The Early November after Kummer left the band in summer 2004 and re-joined two weeks later.
While in the long and grueling process of recording their second full-length, the band had their guitar tech Bill Lugg aka UltraBill join, and the triple disc entitled The Mother, the Mechanic and the Path was released on July 11, 2006.
On March 13th, 2007, TEN announced that they would be going on an indefinite hiatus after they complete their current tour. They announced this both online and at their show at the Meridian in Houston that night. They played their last show at the Bamboozle Festival in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 6th, 2007, and left open the possibility of one day returning to the stage but were grateful for everyone who supported them throughout the past 6 years.
An official statement from the band:
We would like to announce that at end of our upcoming headlining tour, The Early November will be taking an indefinite hiatus.
Throughout the past six years we have released two LP’s, two EP’s, played over one thousand shows, seen six wonderful countries, have met thousands of great people, made life-long friends, and have broken countless amounts of instruments. We have done more than we have ever thought possible for a small rock band out of southern New Jersey. We are very proud and very grateful of every moment we have spent as The Early November.
In case any of you are wondering, this is not a result of anything one can consider negative. No fighting, no one hates each other, no one has a substance abuse problem… none of the typical baggage that is usually carried along with rock bands taking a hiatus. The situation is actually much the opposite. We all love and care for on another tremendously. We’re as close of friends as we have ever been and, as long as the five of us exist, we will continue to be so. This “hiatus” or “break” is just a result of time and life. As we grow older, priorities change. We’ve decided we need to take some time and see that life isn’t all dirty rock clubs, rest stops at 2 am, and long distance phone calls. We have to be where we haven’t been in the past six years; with our friends, family, and loved ones.
We hope this isn’t completely somber news to anyone of you. We want to view it almost in the same way many cultures view the passing of a friend or loved one. Not to mourn but to celebrate their life and memory. In our small way, we’d like to do the same. We invite you to come and send off something that has meant so much to the five of us for so long. We may or may not be coming back. Who knows. But for now, all we can say is “Thank You.” “Thank You,” to everyone who was or has been a part of making our dreams a reality. Most importantly, “Thank You” to every single TEN fan. We hope you guys understand. We truly love all of you.
- Ace, Joe, Jeff, Serg, Bill
The Early November
Ace carried on writing his solo project and released The World We Know in 2010.
Since then, the band have announced their reunion 2011, and have done a full US tour in 2012. Their first album since the break is set to be released Summer 2012.
No Good At Saying Sorry
The Early November Lyrics
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I'm already alone,
And there's nothing here except a hole in the wall.
What was I to do?
And how should I know,
I was never good when times are changing?
One more chance.
One more time.
It'd be time enough to think about it.
And one last straw.
It'd be strong enough to make this work or throw away everything.
It's time that I go.
I can sleep on the road.
It won't be soft but it will be on my own.
I'm sure that last time I couldn't have been wrong.
Besides I'm not good with saying sorry.
One more chance.
I never would react like this.
One more time.
It'd be time enough to think about it.
And one last straw.
It'd be strong enough to make this work or throw away everything.
(Throw away everything.)
Just one time is all it takes.
One time is all it takes.
Timing shows I needed to prove that I was strong enough to be on my own.
(Just one time is all it takes.
One time is all it takes.)
So we're taking time with bad excuses.
(Just one time is all it takes.)
Got to show it to know that everything is alright.
One more chance.
I never would react like this.
One more time.
It'd be time enough to think about it.
And one last straw.
It'd be strong enough to make this work or throw away everything.
One more chance.
I never would react like this.
One more time.
It'd be time enough to think about it.
And one last straw.
It'd be strong enough to make this work or throw away everything.
The lyrics to The Early November's song No Good At Saying Sorry convey a sense of uncertainty and self-doubt. The singer of the song is grappling with a difficult situation, already feeling lonely and isolated, and unsure of how to proceed. The repetition of the lines "One more chance" and "One more time" highlights a desire for redemption but also underscores the character's feeling that they haven't quite gotten it right yet. The line "Besides I'm not good with saying sorry" further emphasizes their lack of confidence in themselves and their ability to effectively communicate.
However, there is also a sense of determination in the song. The singer asserts that they can "sleep on the road" and they know that they need to prove they are "strong enough to be on [their] own." The repeated phrase "One more chance" suggests that they are willing to keep trying until they get it right, and the final line "And one last straw / It'd be strong enough to make this work or throw away everything" suggests that the character has reached a turning point where they know they need to either commit to making things work or let go and move on.
Overall, the song captures the complex emotions and internal struggles that can come with trying to navigate difficult relationships and personal growth. The repetition of certain phrases and themes creates a sense of searching and uncertainty, while also conveying a determination to keep trying and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
What was I to say?
I didn't know what to say in this situation.
I'm already alone,
I feel isolated and disconnected from others.
And there's nothing here except a hole in the wall.
There's nothing of value or interest in my surroundings.
What was I to do?
I was unsure of how to proceed in this situation.
And how should I know,
I don't have the answers or know what to do.
I was never good when times are changing?
I struggle with adapting to new situations or changes in my life.
One more chance.
I want another opportunity to make things right.
I never would react like this.
I regret how I acted and wouldn't do it again.
One more time.
I want to try again, but with more thought and consideration.
It'd be time enough to think about it.
I need more time to reflect on my actions and decisions.
And one last straw.
This is my final opportunity to fix things.
It'd be strong enough to make this work or throw away everything.
I believe that this final chance will either lead to success or result in the end of the relationship/ situation.
It's time that I go.
I need to leave and move on from this situation/ relationship.
I can sleep on the road.
I'm okay with roughing it and making sacrifices for my independence.
It won't be soft but it will be on my own.
The journey won't be easy, but I value my autonomy and being on my own more than comfort.
I'm sure that last time I couldn't have been wrong.
I believe that my previous decision was correct and I have to stick to it.
Besides I'm not good with saying sorry.
I struggle with admitting fault and apologizing.
Just one time is all it takes.
One more chance is all I need to make things right.
Timing shows I needed to prove that I was strong enough to be on my own.
The timing of events has shown me that I need to prove to myself that I'm capable of independence and self-sufficiency.
So we're taking time with bad excuses.
We're using excuses to delay and avoid facing the real issues in our relationship/ situation.
Got to show it to know that everything is alright.
I need to demonstrate through my actions and decisions that everything will be okay.
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