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the best frickin cd and band around - Review written on September 21, 2004
Rating: 5 out of 5
4 customers found this review helpful.
i just have to say first off,that if anyone gave this album below 5 stars, shame on you. you must not be able to see talent and heart in music. well anyway....
this is my favorite band and my favorite cd, what more could you ask for in a band other than heartfelt vocals and slammin guitars. and they add a wonderful twist with the two acoustic songs,which on the acoustic ep, "ever so sweet" is my favorite song. if you like a band with power, potential, and the best label out there, you need to hear the early november.
my reviews of each song
1. EVER SO SWEET- a little different than on the acoustic ep but still unique. the best chorus ive ever heard, "you baked it in cakes for me" the acoustic flare is awesome for the early november, cause ace sounds awesome when acoustically led...4/5
2. SOMETHING THAT PRODUCES RESULTS- good hard song, also a good chorus and bangin guitar riffs to add int he mix. its not my favorite style for them to play. but still awesome... 5/5
3. THE MOUNTAIN RANGE IN MY LIVING ROOM- great song, starts out a little shaky but awesome drums and lyrics, "its never been harder to fall, theres nothing to grab and thats all i want to hold on to"... 5/5
4. SESAME SMESHAME- one of my favorites, the vocals give my guivers and the guitar does so too. a nice, different sound, sort of 80's. but a song to listen to many times over again. youll fall in love... 5/5
5. BABY BLUE- not my best choice for a song, it just gets boring after a short while. "i dont want you to love me anymore". but all in all, good lyrics and vocals... 4/5
6. THE COURSE OF HUMAN LIFE- an awesome song which shows the talent of all members... ace, jeff, joe, sergio. great job to all of em... 5/5
7. DINNER AT THE MONEY TABLE- another acoustic and another favorite. you get used to the annoying vocal in the verse but it makes for a unique touch. a good chorus. a very respectable song... 5/5
8. EXCHANGING TWO HUNDRED- what a song, the verse is shaky but its made up for by the chorus, "everything you wanted you got it" give props for this song. not to mention an aewsome bass line... 5/5
9. MY SLEEP PATTERN CHANGED- this song is just like the title, sleepy like a dream, and in a pattern. good everything. what more can i say, all these songs are great... 5/5
10. FLUXY- my least favorite ont he cd, but still a respectable song, especially when the dude form midtown joins in to sing some... 4/5
11. EVERYTHINGS TOO COLD... BUT YOURE SO HOT- holy crap this is an awesome song. if you have the patients to wait til the end, youll get a powerful and emotional surprise. thats why its so good. i wouldnt have chosen any other song to go at the end... 5/5
well there you have the best album ever created and you must buy every single cd they have, youll be very satisfied, it opened up a new way to look at music for me. its just a great cd to play over and over, and over again. go buy it, or youll be sorry for not knowin these guys.
emo classic! - Review written on September 14, 2004
Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.
i can't even start to say how amazing this band is. all of u that wrote reviews about his voice being whiny and how it's unoriginal....SHUT THE HELL UP! these guys are in a league of their own and are best at what they do. if you've seen these guys live maybe u would understand. the lyrics are symbolic and true, it just gives me chills when i listen to it. this cd is so relaxing and hopeful and can also make u think about things. if you're feeling stressed, having relationship problems, lost a loved one, or just having a crappy day, just pop this cd in and lie on your bed, and stare up at the ceiling. then fall asleep and wake up and you'll fell alot better. every song on the cd is amazing in its own right. the standouts are "something that produces results", "the mountain range in my living room", sesame shesame ", "baby blue", "money at the dinner table", exchanging two hundred", "fluxy", and "the rooms' to cold, but you're so hot". so basically on but 3 songs are standouts on this cd. this will go down as an emo classic and will be one of my favorite cds for a long time. recommended for fans of emo/indie music and for fans of armor for sleep, matchbook romance, brandnew, dashboard confessional, something corporate, etc. also, ace enders (frontman of early november) has a solo album coming out oct. 26 and the name of the band "i can make a mess like nobody's business". if your a fan of the early nov. make sure you check that out and while your at it check out thier debut ep "for all of this" and their acoustic ep. u can get all of these on drivethrurecords.com
Outstanding - Review written on June 24, 2004
Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.
Ok. Ill be the first to admit, i wasnt a fan of Early November. I didn't totally like the EP, though tracks like 'For All Of This' and 'Everynight's Another Story' shined through. I wasnt too keen on their LP, and reluctant to buy it as i expected a follow up to the EP. Man i was wrong. By a long shot. This cd is amazing. The Early November has progressed like no other band has. The full length debut absolutly blew my mind. I never knew they were this good. This album, is like a human. It goes through every emotion possible.
1. 'Ever So Sweet' - As far as i can remeber, i dont remeber any record starting off acousticly (expect if its an acoustic record). A very good song indded. The Novembers acompained by an orchestra.
2.'Something That Produces Results' - one of my favorite tracks. I first heard it on the Drive-Thru complilation, which i totally loved. The verse is amazing.
3. 'Mountain Range In My Living Room' - is another great track. The bridge is very dark, but when you listen to what the people are saying, its kind of funny.
4. 'Sesame, Smeshame' - This song has one of the catchiest chorus every. One of my favorite lyrics on the album is during the verse, when Ace Enders sings 'the actors who play our friends'.
5. 'Baby Blue' - Another awesome track. With lyrics like 'A beautiful baby blue sky that's looking up at you. Now watch it fade away'. Do i need to say more?
6. 'The Course Of Human Life' - I really like this song. Its chorus is amazing. Definetly another awesome track.
7. 'Dinner at the Money Table' - Another slow acoustic track. Quite good, and has amazing lyrics.
8. 'Exchanging Two Hundred' - One of my favorites on the album. The verse is outstanding. Definetly one of the best tracks.
9. 'My Sleep Pattern Changed' - I sort of expected better. But i still like it. Lyrics are a bit repetative. Ace shows off his voice to the world.
10. 'Fluxy' - Ah yes. The song that every Startline Line fan has heard and loved. Featuring their amazing lead signer Kenny Vasoli. This is one of my favorites. Ace Enders and Kenny Vasoli take turns doing the verse, then back each other up during the chorus. Amazing, by two of the best bands and signers around.
11. 'Everything's Too Cold.. But You're So Hot' - How do you end such a good record? Easy, end it with a song just as good as the album. Definetly on of my favorites. 7 minutes of pure emotion. I love how in the middle of the song their a pause, and as your about to turn off the player, the music starts amazing. Amazing track.
I love this album, and i really think they are one of the underrated bands out there. This albums proves the Novembers are here to stay. Very good technically and very mature considering their age.
Simply Great! - Review written on May 14, 2004
Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.
well hearing some of the Early Novembers other songs on there other cd "For all of this" i new i had to buy there full lenght cd "The Room's Too Cold" this is my ratings...
1."Ever So Sweet" Starts of slow, then picks it up with more aggresion to the song 5/5
2."Something That Produces Results" Fastest track on the album and cacthy 5/5
3."Mountain Range in my Living Room" kinda like GOod Charlottes Hold On song.... but WAY BETTER 5/5
4."Sesame Smeshame" another fast song great lyrics 5/5
5."Baby Blue" my fav on the whole album i love how it pauses then just keeps going... 5/5
6."Course of human life" hardest song on the album and i love the drum beats 5/5
7."Dinner at the Money table" doesnt really catch me.. its just .... blah... 3/5
8."Exchanging two hundred" great song 5/5
9."My sleeping pattern change" the begining rocks!!! but the lead singers voice is flat and dull and not the best of lyrics 2/5
10."Fluxy" features kenny from the starting line, another great band. 5/5
11."Everything is too cold.. but youre so hott" i would of liked it if it was faster.. this song always makes me tired :) ha 3/5
well overall 8 out of the 11 songs are awesome so it is worth buying!
"LP" Killed the "EP" Star. - Review written on May 05, 2004
Rating: 2 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.
Early November's EP, For all of this, was an instant classic for me. Every song is good, catchy, and have great lyrics and stucture. After hearing "Room's Too Cold", their debut LP, I was extremely disappointed. With the exception of track 4, and sometimes 2 and 3 (depending on what mood I am in) the songs on this record aren't even worth listening to all the way through. Dont get me wrong, this cd isnt horrible (not to be confused with Courtney Love's record), but it isnt good. It is trapped somewhere in the middle in an area I like to call "bland." If you really want to know what Early November is capable of, pick up their EP, "For all of this" and forget that they even have an LP.
Good, but not great - Review written on January 21, 2004
Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 2 did not.
Don't get me wrong. The CD is still good. It's damn good, but personally, I think that it could've been better. I like The Early November, and although most of the songs are good, I think some of it's a bit mediocre for them. Comparitively, it's really good, but I've built up such high expectations that some of it just falls a bit short. The more I listen to this album though, the more it grows on me. It's a very high quality emo/punk album, and if you like those genres, I highly suggest getting it. I don't think you'll be disappointed at all.