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Room's Too Cold

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Similar to Brand New's 'Deja Entendu' album, you can really hear how The Early November has matured on this album. I don't really understand all of the negative reviews, as their sometimes strange guitar riffs ("Something that Produces Results") are anything but ordinary. Here's a rundown:

1) Ever So Sweet
I think it's kinda strange that these guys begin their album with a slow, acoustic piece, but it works. The later part of the song is the best part, so give it a chance...it grows on you. Like all of the album, the songs have great transitions between them. 9/10

2) Something that Produces Results
I love this song...so much energy. The guitar part about midway through the song is one of the strangest things I have heard, but contrary to other reviews of this album, these guys are unlike other 'emo' bands, whatever emo is. 10/10

3) The Mountain Range in My Living Room
I heard this song well before I bought the CD, as it was available for download from MP3.com. I just love the theme behind this song...it's about being tired of sweeping his problems under the rug, and they're becoming too much to handle. Who other than these guys would think of something like that? This song rocks, its a great sing-a-long one. 10/10

4) Sesame, Smeshame
I just noticed how these guys like to cluster all of their best songs at the beginning of this album. This is another great one...it reminds me of one of the songs on the 'For All of This' EP, but I just can't think of which one, sorry. The swing feel at the beginning of this song is something new for them, though. 9/10

5) Baby Blue
This might be my favorite song on the album...however, it doesn't get to its best part until the end. This song reminds me so much of Brand New, with the layered vocal work. I just noticed how short this song is. 10/10

6) The Course of Human Life
I love every song on this album, and this one is no exception...but it's just missing something. It feels like a filler to me. 7/10

7) Dinner at the Money Table
It's easy to say that this portion of the album is the worst part...combining tracks 6 and 7. I usually love TEN's acoustic stuff, but this song just has nothing to it. 7/10

8) Exchanging Two Hundred
Ah, this is the Early November I love. This is such a great song...the layered vocals are sweet, great guitar riffs, just great contrast between quiet and energetic parts of this song. 9/10

9) My Sleep Pattern Changed
This song disappoints me. The whole thing sounds like one long intro, and you're expecting the big, emotional moment to come, and it never does. It leaves you thinking, "that's it?" 6/10

10) Fluxy
Wow I love this song. It's by far the most radio-friendly song on this album (what do you expect with Ken Vasoli, TSL guest vocaling?) He does a good job though. I love the guitar riff at the beginning of this song, its easily one of the highpoints on this album. 10/10

11) Everything's Too Cold...But You're So Hot
I hate the name of this song, it departs from these guys' otherwise very mature image. However, this is such a great breakup song...this song is really quiet, and i love the melody. The climax is later in the song with Ace screaming/crying his words...man, that's gotta be what emo is.

All in all, this CD isn't as catchy as the 'For All of This' EP, but it doesnt have to be. This shows just how talented these guys are, being able to write such diverse music. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. Verdict: 94/100

First of all, let it be known that I am not some cynical jerk that surfs amazon to crap on bands. I am a music lover, and 99.9 percent of the time I am the one defending backs that have been the subject of an attack by some close-minded person who lacks any joy in their life. The reason I have to say that this album should get a 2.5 is because how horrible the singing is. Enders does come up with great melodies. I think that the music is good and I think that if he sang everything in tune and didn't sound like someone was pinching his nose then I would absolutely love this album. Their are a number of songs I like by The Early November. However, as a whole, this album was put together very poorly. There are beautiful parts in it, which alsmost saddens me because I know they are capable of making much better music. I predict that The Early Novemeber will get better in time and eventually I will be reviewing them and announcing that I love his singing. I can already tell from their demo of "Decoration" I will like their new stuff that is going to come out. I just can't recommend about 3/4ths as good sounding music. Sorry to the avid fans here. I know what its like to see one of your favorite bands get a "bad" review. Just know that I am not a hater and I understand very well why you enjoy this band and I don't condemn your taste in music. :)

I don't really know what to call this record. This isn't emo at all. The vocalist's voice is much more powerful and has much better range than your typical emo vocalist. It is also much more complex and varied and has a much wider scope than any "emo" record...yet, I would compare this record to Jimmy Eat World's "Clarity" whom are one of the few bands that can accurately be described as emo. Go figure.

At any rate, this really is a great CD. I usually avoid any band on Drive-Thru records, however, remembering this band from many years back in New Jersey before Drive-Thru fame, I gave this record a shot.

Whether you're looking for acoustic, bouncy, catchy pop rock, or just flat out beautiful ballads, its pretty much all here.

If you're looking to download...here's how the songs breakdown.

Acoustic:
Ever So Sweet
Dinner At The Money Table

Catchy:
Something That Produces Results
Mountain Range In My Living Room
Sesame, Sheshame
Fluxy
Baby Blue

Ballads:
Exchanging Two Hundred
My Sleep Pattern Changed
Everything's Too Cold, but You're So Hot
The Course of Human Life

everything just works. The song flow really well together, the music is well done, and sounds as if they took their time to explore every idea. Its a well done record. While I wouldn't say the lyrics are exactly groundbreaking, they are wonderfully abstract leaving you to interpret the song. If you've got an open mind and like indie rock, emo (real emo), or pop, I strongly suggest this CD.

this is the best cd i've ever heard. and im not exagerating. this is an awesome band and i can't wait until their new full length comes out. the early november rule.
KEY SONGS: EVER SO SWEET, BABY BLUE, DINNER AND THE MONEY TABLE, FLUXY(featuring kenny from the starting line, awesome song)

I fell in love with the For All of This EP, but I found myself just wanting more. I thought if the band could make me fall so hard for them with just an EP, a full length album has just got to be amazing. And I was right. The Early November have perfected the art of mixing emo and punk. Ace Enders writes lyrics like no other and the band as a whole has a raw, real sound that I haven't heard from anyone else. These guys can more than hold their own in a genre where everyone sounds the same. They have fully defined themselves with this CD. Each song sounds different from the others and makes you feel something different. "Ever So Sweet" is so beautiful your heart will beat along to it. "Baby Blue" makes you want to get up and jump around or dance, which Jeff and Ace actually do on the second Drive Thru Records DVD. Kenny Vasoli's (The Starting Line) guest vocals on "Fluxy" are an added bonus. The Early November aren't just a bunch of guys that play instruments and formed a band, they're really musical artists.

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.

this is an excelent cd. The Early November are an extremely talented band. I think there great talent sometimes goes unoticed. Im a big fan of drive-thru bands and when i saw these guys live on the 2004 warped tour i was hooked. The day after warped tour i went to the store and picked up a copy of this cd and also a copy of there EP called "for all of this" also an amazing CD. the cd hooks you in and is packed full of emotion. In my mind the stand out tracks are "baby Blue" and "Something That Produces Results" another really good song is the first one called "ever so sweet" its a great song,but its a slow song. I think it doesnt really fit as the first song but it doesnt take away from how great this cd is.

For the genre of music The Early November play, this is a pretty good album. Don't expect guitar histrionics or extremely complex songwriting, but expect what you will get: melody, breaks, and layers of sound.

The album starts off nice with "Ever So Sweet" which is probably their best song to date. It is catchy and the string addition to the song keeps it from getting too repetitive and boring. I love the seque into "Something That Produces Result." I rather like this song, but I don't think it's something I would listen to outside of the album. The next song is not one of my favorites, but I do enjoy the added recording of people on the street (I'm assuming). Added a nice layer to that song.

Most songs are pretty much the same thing, really. If they are "ballads" then they start off slow and then have some hooks and breakdowns. If they are acoustic, well, then they are acoustic. The faster paced songs have good energy with memorable melody. I can't say that the singing on this album is the greatest, but I like the vocals as they're distinctive enough. If his voice isn't, then his singing style is.

The album begins to bore me a little towards the end, but "Fluxy" keeps the album from getting too bogged down. The albums closer, however, does absolutely nothing for me. Just as with their EP "For All This", the last song seems stretched too long. At least, "Everything's Too Cold..." is a little over six minutes instead of nine.

Anyway, I give this record 3.5 stars as it is enjoyable. It isn't an album I have recommended to many friends, but I do listen to it fairly frequently. Will I listen to it often five years from now? Probably not, but I will still break it out and give it a listen every now and again. I recommend this album if you like the genre, not if you are trying to break into it.

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.

For the true emo connoisseur this compact disc is an essential buy. The lead singer, Arthur Enders, has the perfect emo voice, and you can hear his forte performance on the opening track of the album. His lyrics are also very poetic in nature, nothing superficial or emotionally vapid. This compact disc will have you up and dancing in no time.