Finch (EP)
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| Released | July 22, 2008 | |||
| Studio | Sage and Sound, Hollywood, California | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore, alternative rock, emo | |||
| Length | 19:12 | |||
| Label | Finch Music, Inc. | |||
| Producer | Jason Cupp | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk | 82%[1] |
Finch is the self-titled second EP by American post-hardcore band Finch. It is the first release since the band's hiatus in 2006.
Background and recording
[edit]Following a one-off date in November 2007, the band embarked on a West Coast reunion tour in January 2008.[2] That same month, the band began recording new material.[3] East Coast dates were added, extending the tour through to February 2008.[4] In April 2008, the band performed at the Bamboozle Left festival, before playing the Give it a Name festival in the UK and the Groezrock festival in Belgium the following month.[5][6][7] The band recorded an EP at Safe and Sound in Hollywood, California with them and Jason Cupp acting as producers. They were assisted by Alex Pablid; Cupp mixed the songs, which were then mastered by Fred Kavorkian at Avatar Studios in New York City.[8]
The opening track to the EP, "Daylight", begins with a scream from Barcalow in the vein of "What It Is to Burn". "Famine or Disease" evokes the material on Say Hello to Sunshine. "From Hell" displays Barcalow's vocal abilities; its chorus sections echo Make Yourself-era (1999) Incubus. The EP ends with the seven minute long "Chinese Organ Thieves" incorporates elements from the band's past releases.[1]
Release
[edit]In July and August 2008, Finch toured across the US with Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Foxy Shazam, and Tickle Me Pink.[9] On July 17, 2008, Finch was announced for release later that month.[10] Two days later, "Daylight" and "From Hell" were posted on the group's Myspace profile. The EP was released digitally on July 22, 2008 and was due to be released in Hot Topic stores nationwide on July 29.[11] However, due to manufacturing issues the physical release date was pushed back to August 1.[12] The song "Famine or Disease" debuted at #3 on the Billboard's "Hot 100 Singles Sales" Chart,[13] beating Madonna's "Give It 2 Me" and The Cure's "Freakshow" for that week who only charted #7 and #9 respectively. In November 2008, the band embarked on a tour of the UK.[14] In February and March 2009, the band toured Australia as part of the Soundwave festival.[15] In June 2009, Finch redesigned their official website and made the EP available for free download.[16][17]
Drew Beringer of AbsolutePunk said the EP "showcases what Finch aimed to accomplish" on Say Hello to Sunshine, adding that the band evolved "and fine-tuned it into something divided fans can all agree on"[1]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Finch.[8]
- "Daylight" – 4:16
- "Famine or Disease" – 3:57
- "From Hell" – 3:39
- "Chinese Organ Thieves" – 7:28
Personnel
[edit]Personnel per booklet.[8]
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Beringer, Drew (July 30, 2008). "Finch - Finch EP". AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (December 11, 2007). "Finch (West Coast)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (January 8, 2008). "Finch working on new recording". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (December 28, 2007). "Finch (Reunion)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ White, Adam (January 6, 2008). "Anti-Flag, Bouncing Souls, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, Saves The Day at Bamboozle Left". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (January 15, 2008). "Paramore, Finch, Strike Anywhere, Glassjaw, Anti-Flag, Silverstein at Give It A Name 2008". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (January 31, 2008). "Groezrock confirms Sick of It All, Loved Ones, Anti-Flag, Billy Talent, Agnostic Front, A Wilhelm Scream". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c Finch (sleeve). Finch. Finch Music, Inc. 2008.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Paul, Aubin (May 20, 2008). "Scary Kids Scaring Kids / Finch / Foxy Shazam / Tickle Me Pink". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (July 17, 2008). "Finch plans new self-released EP". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ White, Adam (July 19, 2008). "Finch: 'Daylight' / 'From Hell'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Winberg, Pär. "Finch EP delayed" melodic.net. Retrieved on August 18, 2008.
- ^ "Hot Singles Sales - Famine Or Disease" Billboard.com. Retrieved on August 3, 2008.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (October 3, 2008). "Finch (UK)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Sarah (September 23, 2008). "Soundwave Line-up 2009". FasterLouder. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Tate, Jason. "Finch Launch New Website". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved on June 3, 2009.
- ^ French, Chris. "Finch Launch New Website; Offer Free Download of EP". Alternative Press website. Retrieved on June 4, 2009.
