Early November Interview Questions

[Gabe Gross]

Oh boy! I have an interview with The Early November (http://www.theearlynovember.net). If you have any questions for them, ask them in the replies. Their album The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path is due out July 11th.

[jfb392]

Do they plan on shooting any other videos/putting out any other singles?
Although I doubt it, are there any b-sides that we'll see?

[harloe is DEAD]

Dear Early November,


WTF?


-Brett.

[TasonJate]

Dear Early November,

do you have your grammy speech prepared yet ?


-TasonJate.

[YourMusicSucks]

Wow! Awesome.

Why did they choose hair as their single?

Why did they decide to go with much heavier production for the triple disk when they went to such great lengths to avoid it on their last full length?

Which of their older songs are their favorites? Which of the new stuff is their favorite?

In terms of the girls that songs are written about... has it been one gal consistently, or multiple women?

A little early to ask, but what musical direction do they see themselves going in next?

Any of them play videogames? If so, what would they recommend us play?

[unwritten]

Now that they are about to put out a 3-disc album, should we expect them to slow down with writing new songs/albums?

[secondsunrise]

Are you guys releasing a dvd in the future?

Who will be with you guys on your headlining fall tour besides halifax, maybe?

Why is ultra bill lugg such a champ?

[jfb392]

Now that they are about to put out a 3-disc album, should we expect them to slow down with writing new songs/albums?Without even being in the band, I can say an almost definite no.
They have already starting demoing new songs.

[unwritten]

Without even being in the band, I can say an almost definite no.
They have already starting demoing new songs.

did I ask you? haha j/k

[LMB]

Question: What would you do if you be rollin', the police be hatin', patrolin', tryin' to catch ya ridin' dirty?

[YourMusicSucks]

Question: What would you do if you be rollin', the police be hatin', patrolin', tryin' to catch ya ridin' dirty?

I second this question.

[Shatter_Glass]

Dear Ten,

Please explain the "story" of your new album. Tell us all about the adventure that goes on on all 3 disc's.

[i3rendan]

ask them why they think a triple disc is a good idea. they are a mediocre band that tries to be, and will never be, the get up kids. don't feed into the 3 disc hype, its just more bad music. they have no discernible talent or originality.

[AFSjulian]

Ace -- What's up with I Can Make a Mess now? I really loved the record and didn't think it was given the proper chance to be toured, promoted, etc. Do you feel that way? Did you intend it to be that way? Can we expect another album?

I know a lot of you are married/getting married/have serious girlfriends. How do you maintain these relationships on the road? I'm about to start touring myself and while I won't be out as frequently as you, I'm worried. Any advice?

Are you happy with Drive Thru now that they seem to be getting back on their feet? Did you ever consider leaving the label?

[coreysetfail]

Any of them play videogames? If so, what would they recommend us play?

I know Jeff's new favorite game is "God of War" so he'd recomend that.

[china white]

ask them why they think a triple disc is a good idea. they are a mediocre band that tries to be, and will never be, the get up kids. don't feed into the 3 disc hype, its just more bad music. they have no discernible talent or originality.


That's not nice and I disagree.

[secondsunrise]

I know Jeff's new favorite game is "God of War" so he'd recomend that.

wow!!! you must read his blog....holy crap....stop trying to act like your sweet and know information that anyone can look at.

[CWeezer]

what has it been like being on drive-thru? do they believe things really are turning around for the label?

do they think this will be their best album to date?

is there ever going to be a break for this band? they seem to be working constantly. which is a good thing, but it really seems like so much. most bands would take a little break at this point.

[YourMusicSucks]

wow!!! you must read his blog....holy crap....stop trying to act like your sweet and know information that anyone can look at.

I read that too, haha.

I was wondering about the rest of em though.

[Brandn3w]

ask them if they still plan on releasing a b-side record. also ask them if they'll ever consider playing older stuff like open eyes and just enough live.

[r3wind74]

Hi TEN, thanks for putting out great music!
1, Who would you love to tour with (either as support for you or you to support)?
2. Do you guys consider yourselves to have mastered your instruments or are you constantly learning?
3. How will you select the set lists for your shows/will the set lists be different every night?
4. What other Drive Thru/Rushmore artists are you excited about?
5. Is there a "magic" number as far as record sales you want to hit?
6. With tix prices so cheap (& so many bands on one tour), how do you guys make any $?
7. Not leaveing DTR I hope..right? You guys will be part of the DTR fam for a while right? :unsure:

thanks for taking the time to do some Q&A w/the fans! :D

[bjam12]

Ace -- What's up with I Can Make a Mess now? I really loved the record and didn't think it was given the proper chance to be toured, promoted, etc. Do you feel that way? Did you intend it to be that way? Can we expect another album?

I know a lot of you are married/getting married/have serious girlfriends. How do you maintain these relationships on the road? I'm about to start touring myself and while I won't be out as frequently as you, I'm worried. Any advice?

Are you happy with Drive Thru now that they seem to be getting back on their feet? Did you ever consider leaving the label?

Great questions.

[MasonR5]

first of all, jeff is one funny ass dude

does TEN keep a first aid kit with them at all times, cuz it seems that serg is constantly doing some stupid/funny shit...he IS the show

[thursdayx20]

1. Any B-Sides?
2. How many tracks are on each CD?
3. What inspired some of the songs?
4. What do they think of Halifax and other DTR/Rushmore bands?
5. What are their opinions on downloading released and leaked music?

[underthetalking]

ask them why they think a triple disc is a good idea. they are a mediocre band that tries to be, and will never be, the get up kids. don't feed into the 3 disc hype, its just more bad music. they have no discernible talent or originality.

Because Motion City Soundtrack is original? Pop - punk with synth. Thats like saying Yellowcard is original because they have a violin.

[domesticyeti]

was it easier or harder for ace to write lyrics based around a single concept? did he find it constraining? was the concept easier because its semi-autobigraphical?

will they play at a pool party in my backyard...

[Asb1019]

In the new Early November biography it says "While The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path is groundbreaking and revelatory, Enders was feeling far from inspired right before he started the project. In fact, he was fed up with the music business and considered dropping out altogether." He also says he was going through a very emotional time. What was going on in the business and personal world that made Ace want to leave TEN.

[camery182]

If you could tour with anyone right now who would it be and why?

[dpmurph]

Whats the reasoning behind adding another guitarist?

How are you going to top this record when you go to record next time?

[HiddenInNJ]

how many songs did they write and record and how many total ended up on the 3 cds?

[Nolessthanblink]

Ask them why they haven't talked to Hidden In Plain View about a tour yet... cause they need to! They'll both have new albums and it'd be a PERFECT fall tour... I'd definately cream my pants.

Tell them they suck for joining Warped 2 weeks after it goes through Dallas...

Ask Serj if he remembers the chick in Tulsa Oklahoma showing him pics of her tat on her ass while we were hanging out and talking near the back... and if he does, what he thinks of chicks like that. (PLEASE ask this question fo sho!)

[underthetalking]

What exactly made you want to make this triple disk? What inspired you to just get up one day and be like "I want to make this, not just another record."

I know you guys already have newer songs ready, are you going to put those on the shelf for a little bit to just focus around the songs off the new CD(s)? When do you plan on giving us a taste of what these new songs are like?

[Johnny Drama]

ask them if they have No Love anymore for the Get Up Kids after being sued by them

[Asb1019]

About a year ago you guys decided that you werent going to play every nights another story again live... of course it didnt stick and now your back to playing it, but what happened/caused you to want to retire the song?

[Asb1019]

Whatever happened to Serg's engagement?

[nerdstar]

and what happened with ace's engagement too?

[xXHeyLushXx]

Are you guys planning on leaving drive thru?

[fecalman2]

Ace: I know you just got married. Would you have rather gone and eloped?
Others: I know most of you have ladies, would you rather elope or have a big wedding?

I know the question is kinda fruity, but I'm curious.

Oh yeah, and what is the reason behind Ace being the only one not to swear ALL the time?

[Decemberist]

can we expect another I can make a mess cd?

[howdydoody]

Jeff: how's about adding some dish soap to that slip n slide?

If Bill's the Shredder, what are the other member's respective Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters? Beside's Ace being the Brain?

Ace: when are you gonna have kids?