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.
Outside
The Early November Lyrics
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I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
Tell me what my name can mean
Yeah that's like over 40 million sold
(Oh) we doing right
But why write when we can type
Computers get me psyched
They'll probably make us slaves in 40 years
And it's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
And throw the window through the door
We don't use this anymore
I'm not throwing stones
And it means the world to me
Oh three due in time
With the love of love gives life
Oh your heart it helps so much
When we're barely scraping by
It's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
Open [x4]
And it means the world to me
And it's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
It's time to (oooh)
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
And it's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
The Early November's song "Outside in 2" is a melancholic reflection on the oppression of society and the need to break free from institutionalized norms. The opening line, "it's time to go outside", is a metaphorical call to action, urging listeners to break free from the confines of societal norms and expectations. The next line, "I'm gonna be sick for a while", paints a picture of the nausea that comes with breaking away from these norms, but ultimately acknowledges that it's necessary in order to move forward.
The song touches on the idea of defining oneself, asking "tell me what my name can mean in the dictionary scene". The line speaks to the frustration of trying to find identity in a world that seems to only value conformity. The following line "yeah that's like over 40 million sold" could be a reference to the commercialization of culture and identity, where even the most personal aspects of oneself are bought and sold to the highest bidder.
The chorus repeats the rallying cry to break free and embrace change, even if it means being sick for a while. The final lines, "if that's what we never had, we gotta get used to it, I'm glad to get used to it fast" emphasize the importance of adapting to a new way of living and suggests a willingness to embrace the unknown and uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to go outside
It's time to step out of our comfort zone.
I'm gonna be sick for a while
The change is going to be uncomfortable, and we may feel sick about it at first.
It's gonna be quite some time
This isn't a quick or easy process- it's going to take a while.
If that's what we never had
If this change is something we've never experienced before.
We gotta get used to it
We need to adjust and acclimate to the new situation.
I'm glad to get used to it fast
We should embrace change and strive to adapt as quickly as possible.
Tell me what my name can mean
What is the significance of my identity?
In the dictionary scene
In the context of language and definition.
Yeah that's like over 40 million sold
Does it really even matter? It's just a number.
(Oh) we doing right
Are we doing the right thing?
But why write when we can type
Why do something in a traditional manner when there's a more efficient way of doing it?
Computers get me psyched
I am excited and inspired by technology.
They'll probably make us slaves in 40 years
A cautionary statement about the potential consequences of reliance on technology.
And throw the window through the door
Why bother with things that are no longer useful?
We don't use this anymore
Ditching things that are no longer practical or relevant.
I'm not throwing stones
I'm not trying to offend or judge anyone.
And it means the world to me
This change is very important and significant to me.
Oh three due in time
It takes time for the benefits of change to become apparent.
With the love of love gives life
Love brings meaning and purpose to our lives.
Oh your heart it helps so much
Our emotions and personal values play a critical role in navigating change.
When we're barely scraping by
During difficult times when things are hard and resources are scarce.
Open
An invitation to openness and acceptance of change.
And it's time to (oooh)
Emphasizing the urgent need for change.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK BRUCE, PETE BROWN
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