After twelve years in the making, the Czech rockers November 2nd dropped their self-titled record on the 2nd of November 2023. In collaboration with producers and musicians like Tchad Blake (The Black Keys, Peter Gabriel), Andrew Scheps (RHCP, Adele), Matt Ross-Spang (Elvis Presley, Jason Isbell), John Netti (Rival Sons), and Steve Walsh (Erasure), November 2nd is an interesting journey with unmistakable original sound. Let me tell you more about it.
November 2nd opened the record with the big rocking intro of Lights are Out, promising a rocking trip coming ahead and fueling the listeners’ excitement. It has a chilling groovy flow that’s getting hyped up by the charismatic vocal melodies and that irresistible dynamic structure, pushing the song’s energy forward towards a heavier sound as it moves forward keeping their fans hooked and entertained. Awesome opener! All Comes Down hits next building upon its predecessor’s sound and energy while laying down atmospheric melodies at the chorus that beautifully escalates into a hard-hitting riff through the chorus, all in an engaging flow using some pop-ish elements that create a moving sound that’ll get diverse tastes onboard. What it Feels Like steers into a slower pace with more emotional sound and a damn catchy melody. Its subtle guitar licks, deep basslines, and atmospheric orchestrations cast a heartfelt sound that hits emotionally deep, delivering the perfect emotion. Love Me or Leave Me (TX, TN) elevates the record’s dynamics and energy once again with its hard and heavy riffs and badass attitude. The wild solos and rocking riffs were cleverly written and arranged, introducing a different approach to November 2nd’s mix without compromising their core sound. Last Kiss comes next exploring fresh territory, introducing a chilling flow with a subtle groove, killer bluesy guitar work, and a sweet Amy Winehouse-ish vocals, all within a melodic stream that smoothly carries the listeners through the song’s mellow twists and turns. Crossroads kicks off the 2nd half of the album with fat fuzzy bass and hooking vocal harmonies in an unstoppable flow that gets you moving with its subtle groove and amazing guitar licks that keep you fully engaged, showing November 2nd’s solid writing skills as they put together a balanced mix with no overdoing. Injecting more rock n roll to the record’s mix comes Dirt in the Ditch with fast intense beats, distorted riffs, and rocking vocals, creating another mood booster with its open sound and killer wild solos cementing their deep rocking roots and showing their diverse influences. I Feel Love’s big fuzzy opener made me instantly fall for it, as those extremely entertaining jazzy drums powerfully push the energy levels high with a crazily catchy sound. November 2nd‘s detailed writing and layering on this one is pretty impressive, using diverse elements and sounds in their mix that magnified their sound, creating a hard-hitting wall of sound that’s fully supported by massive riffs. Comet comes with a laidback melodic flow and a refreshing sound as we’re getting closer to the end of the record, producing another possible hit that’s approachable to a wide range of audience. Ending the record on a high note comes Island, Baby, a dramatic tune with solid progression and a multilayered structure that offers an extremely interesting mix within an unpredictable catchy flow. Leaving you with the urge to play it all over again from the top.
November 2nd‘s self-titled album is one interesting sonic journey that you don’t want to miss. They managed to mix their diverse influences with their distinctive creative writing, creating a unique dense sound that grabs anyone looking for new and fresh sound. Looking forward to more from November 2nd, keep on rocking guys. Cheers!
