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.
This Is Love
The Early November Lyrics
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We're in love, sweet love.
We built our life from nothing.
We don't have much room or money,
But we've got, love.
We can only grow much better.
I'm so glad we're here together,
And on our own, in love.
I'll prove everyone wrong…
In The Early November's song "This Is Love", the lyrics express the sentiment of a couple who are deeply in love with each other, despite not having much material wealth. The phrase "We're in love, sweet love" is repeated twice, emphasizing the happiness and contentment they find in each other's company. The line "We built our life from nothing" highlights their struggle to make their relationship work, and the fact that they have managed to do so speaks volumes about the strength of their bond.
Despite their humble beginnings, the couple has an unshakable belief that they will continue to grow together and overcome any challenges that may come their way. "We can only grow much better" represents their optimism for the future, and "And on our own, in love" reinforces the idea that their love is all they need to be happy. The final line "And in just a few more years, I'll prove everyone wrong" suggests that society may have doubted their relationship, perhaps because of their lack of financial stability, but they are confident that they will prove their doubters wrong through their love.
Overall, "This Is Love" is a heartwarming ode to the power of love in overcoming adversity. It shows that even in the absence of material wealth, true love can make life rich and fulfilling. The repetition of "sweet love" throughout the song creates a sense of joy and contentment that is infectious, and the lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the transformative power of a deep and abiding love.
Line by Line Meaning
We're in love, sweet love.
Our romantic feelings are pure and genuine.
We built our life from nothing.
We have worked hard to establish our relationship without any external help.
We don't have much room or money,
Our resources are limited, but we are content with what we have.
But we've got, love.
Our affection for each other is the foundation of our relationship.
We can only grow much better.
Our bond will continue to develop and improve as time goes on.
I'm so glad we're here together,
I feel grateful to be sharing my life with you.
And on our own, in love.
We are independent, but still completely devoted to each other.
And in just a few more years,
As time passes, our commitment to each other will only solidify.
I'll prove everyone wrong…
Despite any doubts or criticism from others, our love will endure and flourish.
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Rubens Michel
One of their best songs. Although it is more like a ballad or something. But that is so good