The Early November Album: “The Acoustic EP”

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The Early November: Ace Enders (vocals, guitar); Joe Marro (guitar); Sergio Anello (bass guitar); Jeff Krummer (drums, percussion). <p>Recording information: Portrait Recording Studios, Lincoln Park, New Jersey (10/2002). <p>One of the buzzed-about bands on famed indie rock label Drive-Thu Records, the Early November play a melodic and emo-oriented variation on the label's pop-punk sound. The band's debut THE ROOM'S TOO COLD, for example, contained ballads and string arrangements. THE ACOUSTIC EP follows that direction with its understated dynamics, crisp unplugged guitars, and the heartfelt singing and songwriting of frontman Ace Enders. The choice to cut an acoustic set isn't a surprising one: the album plays perfectly to the band's strengths. <p>Enders's frail, passionate voice strains and cracks through confessional narratives of misunderstanding and self-doubt. His penchant for building drama and intensity is evident on such tracks as "Sunday Drive" and the lovely, restrained "Come Back." "Ever So Sweet" (which also opens their debut), is given full acoustic treatment here; while the freely phrased "I Want to Hear You Sad" is a fine example of Enders's ability to fuse bite and pathos. With only a few percussive touches throughout, THE ACOUSTIC EP is more of an Enders solo album, yet its quiet, soul-baring ethos should please fans of the band, and satisfy their hunger until the next electric full-length.

These guys are so incredible! Real talent bleeding through their fingers as they play sans amps. If you ever listened to their older stuff, you'll hear a vast maturity in their sound comparatively.

"Ever So Sweet" "I Want to Hear You Sad" "Come Back" Wow! I can't express it enough how good they are. Imagine Dashboard injected with talent and a bit of realistic emotion (is it just me, or does Chris of DC sing about RANDOM stuff ... see also, "Remember to Breathe"). Do yourself a favor and buy this cd. But you can't buy mine. I'm not getting rid of it.

okay, this is a very good album. it's their best work to date in my opinion, infact, they should throw away the amps and just go acoustic for the rest of their lives!

i heard a track off their forthcoming (2006 triple disc ) album and it sounds like these boys are growing up. good stuff. if you're looking to get into these guys, start here.

A beautiful album. The Early November writes songs that sounds as good, if not better, when played acoustically. They broke up before their time. If they had stayed together, this would definitely be one of those "MTV Live" bullsh#t things.