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.
The Rest Of My Life
The Early November Lyrics
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I never want it to go.
A blank stare from a positive mind is all I want you to know.
Passed down by the hands of the wise and what they showed me is broke.
Kicked out by the brute of the bunch, I never wanted a show.
Passed out from misuse of the sunlight, without a mechanical device.
Anymore comfort rolls in a pack of twenty with all their hands to protect you,
First sight of the rest of my life, I never wanted to go.
A blank stare from a positive mind is all I wanted to know.
Brought up by the love of my life though never knowing it shows.
In no time I'll be counting the line between my sickness and gold.
Passed out from misuse of the sunlight, without a mechanical device.
Anymore comfort rolls in a pack of twenty with all their hands to protect you,
From the ghouls and bears and uncomfortable stares that will illegally taunt you.
All my life I waited for days that wait for days that wait forever.
All this waiting never got me paid, but I don't want money because it gets you faster.
All my life I waited for days that wait for days that wait forever.
All this waiting never got me paid, but I don't want money because it gets you faster.
Passed out from misuse of the sunlight, without a mechanical device.
Anymore comfort rolls in a pack of twenty with all their hands to protect you,
From the ghouls and bears and uncomfortable stares that will illegally taunt you.
In the first verse of The Early November's song The Rest Of My Life, the singer is reflecting on the first day of the rest of their life, and they want to make it last. They desire to have a positive outlook on life despite the negative experiences and influences they have encountered in the past. The line "Passed down by the hands of the wise and what they showed me is broke" refers to the teachings of their elders that did not pan out in real life. They also mention being kicked out by someone or something that caused them to feel unwanted.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the love of their life and the impact it has had on them. They note that they were brought up with love, but they may not have always recognized or appreciated it at the time. The line "In no time I'll be counting the line between my sickness and gold" suggests that they are pondering the value of their health, wellbeing, and material possessions.
Throughout the song, the singer mentions repeatedly "waiting for days that wait forever." This reflects a feeling of stagnation or being stuck in a rut. They also express a desire for protection from the negative forces in the world that can cause discomfort or harm.
Overall, The Rest Of My Life combines themes of retrospection, longing, and a desire for positivity and protection.
Line by Line Meaning
First day of the rest of my life,
I am starting a new chapter and I hope that it does not end soon.
I never want it to go.
I want to hold onto this feeling forever.
A blank stare from a positive mind is all I want you to know.
I want everyone to see me in a positive light, even if they just look at my blank face.
Passed down by the hands of the wise and what they showed me is broke.
I have been taught by the wise, but their teachings have not worked for me.
Kicked out by the brute of the bunch, I never wanted a show.
I was ousted by the strongest person in the group, and I did not want any drama.
Passed out from misuse of the sunlight, without a mechanical device.
I have fainted from being in the sun too long, without any form of help.
Anymore comfort rolls in a pack of twenty with all their hands to protect you,
I find comfort in smoking cigarettes, and I feel protected by their addiction.
From the ghouls and bears and uncomfortable stares that will illegally taunt you.
I use smoking as a way to block out the negativity and taunting from others.
First sight of the rest of my life, I never wanted to go.
I am not excited about the future, despite just starting a new chapter.
A blank stare from a positive mind is all I wanted to know.
I want to be perceived as positive, even if I do not show much emotion.
Brought up by the love of my life though never knowing it shows.
I was raised by someone who loved me deeply, but I do not feel that their love was apparent.
In no time I'll be counting the line between my sickness and gold.
I will soon become aware of the balance between my health and wealth.
All my life I waited for days that wait for days that wait forever.
I have been waiting for a long time for something that seems out of reach, and may never come.
All this waiting never got me paid, but I don't want money because it gets you faster.
I have not gained anything from waiting so long, but I still do not want money because it brings more problems.
Passed out from misuse of the sunlight, without a mechanical device.
I have fainted from being in the sun too long, without any form of help.
Anymore comfort rolls in a pack of twenty with all their hands to protect you,
I find comfort in smoking cigarettes, and I feel protected by their addiction.
From the ghouls and bears and uncomfortable stares that will illegally taunt you.
I use smoking as a way to block out the negativity and taunting from others.
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erinnelikewoah
I miss this band and this era and part of my life so much honestly. Oh sweet nostalgia.
Ama
❤