Imbue
Imbue is the fourth studio album by The Early November.
| Imbue | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 12, 2015 | |||
| Studio | The Living Room Recording, Hammonton, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock,[1] emo, pop punk | |||
| Length | 40:27 | |||
| Label | Rise | |||
| Producer | Ace Enders | |||
| The Early November chronology | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating | 
| Metacritic | 82/100 [2] | 
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating | 
| Punknews.org | |
| Sputnikmusic | 4/5[4] | 
Release
    
On March 10, 2015, "Narrow Mouth" was premiered through Billboard's website.[5] A music video was released for "Better This Way" on April 30. It was filmed during a show where the group had debuted the track. In April and May, the group went on a tour of the UK and Europe with support from You Blew It! and A Great Big Pile of Leaves. Imbue was released on May 12 through Rise Records. Following this, the group embarked on a US tour which lasted until June. They were supported by Lydia and Restorations.[6] On May 17, a music video was released for "Boxing Timelines".[7] In August and September, the group went on tour with Bayside and Better Off.[8] On June 14, 2016, a music video was released for "Narrow Mouth".[9]
Track listing
    
All songs written by Ace Enders.
- "Narrow Mouth" - 4:31
 - "Better This Way" - 3:31
 - "Magnolia" - 3:33
 - "The Negatives" - 4:16
 - "Boxing Timelines" - 4:34
 - "Circulation" - 4:38
 - "Harmony" - 3:41
 - "Cyanide" - 3:37
 - "I Don't Care" - 4:15
 - "Nothing Lasts Forever" - 3:44
 - “Digital Age” - 4:04
 
Personnel
    
- Arthur "Ace" Enders – vocals, rhythm guitar
 - Jeff Kummer – drums
 - Joseph Marro – guitar, keyboard, piano
 - Bill Lugg – lead guitar
 - Sergio Anello – bass
 
Photography - Danielle Parsons
Charts
    
| Chart (2015) | Peak position  | 
|---|---|
| US Top Current Albums (Billboard)[10] | 87 | 
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] | 16 | 
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[12] | 17 | 
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] | 22 | 
References
    
- "The Early November - Imbue". 12 May 2015.
 - "Critic Reviews for Imbue". Metacritic. CBS interactive. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
 - RENALDO69 (May 12, 2015). "The Early November - Imbue". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
 - Rowan5215 (May 19, 2015). "Review: The Early November - Imbue". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
 - "The Early November Premieres New Song 'Narrow Mouth,' Announces New Album 'Imbue'". Billboard. March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
 - Wippsson, Johan (April 30, 2015). "Watch The Early November New Video For "Better This Way"". Melodic. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
 - Wippsson, Johan (May 17, 2015). "The Early November Debuts New Video "Boxing Timelines"". Melodic. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
 - Caruso, Drew (June 25, 2015). "Bayside, The Early November, Better Off announce tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
 - Wippsson, Johan (June 14, 2016). "The Early November Debuts "Narrow Mouth" Official Video". Melodic. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
 - "Top Current Albums". Billboard.biz. May 30, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
 - "The Early November Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
 - "The Early November Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
 - "The Early November Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
 
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