Say Hello to Sunshine
| Say Hello to Sunshine | ||||
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| Studio album by Finch | ||||
| Released | June 7, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–05 at Ocean Studios, Big Fish Studios and Avatar Studios. | |||
| Genre | Pop punk,[1] post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 50:17 | |||
| Label | Drive-Thru, Geffen | |||
| Producer | Finch, Jason Cupp, and Ben Moore (All songs excluding 4, 11, and 13) | |||
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Say Hello to Sunshine is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Finch. It is their last album with bassist Derek Doherty, and their only album with drummer Marc Allen.
Production
This album signaled a sharp departure from the band's last release, What It Is to Burn. Say Hello to Sunshine introduced a harder, gritty sound, with less screaming and a more alternative rock sound when compared to earlier recordings.[2] The album was produced with Jason Cupp (The Kite-Eating Tree, The Valley Arena), who also produced the band's self-titled EP.
Release
Say Hello to Sunshine was released on June 7, 2005. "Bitemarks and Bloodstains" was released to radio on June 21, 2005.[3] On February 20, 2006, Finch announced an indefinite hiatus.[4]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk | 6.7/10[5] |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Punknews.org | [6] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4/5[7] |
The album received mixed reactions. Some were disappointed, having been expecting a similar sound to their previous material, whereas others embraced the change in direction.
Track listing
All songs written by Finch.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Insomniatic Meat" | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Revelation Song" | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Brother Bleed Brother" | 3:41 |
| 4. | "A Piece of Mind" | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Ink" | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Fireflies" | 3:28 |
| 7. | "Hopeless Host" | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Reduced to Teeth" | 3:53 |
| 9. | "A Man Alone" | 4:16 |
| 10. | "Miro" | 3:13 |
| 11. | "Ravenous" | 2:39 |
| 12. | "Bitemarks and Bloodstains" | 4:39 |
| 13. | "The Casket of Roderick Usher" | 1:50 |
| 14. | "Dreams of Psilocybin" | 3:53 |
| Bonus Tracks | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Gak 2" (UK release) | 5:39 |
| 2. | "Spanish Fly" (Japanese release) | 2:38 |
Personnel
- Nate Barcalow - vocals
- Randy Strohmeyer - guitar
- Alex Linares - guitar
- Derek Doherty - bass guitar
- Marc Allen - drums, percussion
- Nick Buchmiller - piano on "Bitemarks and Bloodstains", "Miro" and "A Man Alone"
- Mike Fasano - drum technician
- Jason Cupp / Ben Moore - production
- Jeff Soto - artwork
References
- 1 2 "Say Hello to Sunshine - Finch | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Finch - Say Hello To Sunshine CD Album". Cduniverse.com. 2005-06-07. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- ↑ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Finch taking "indefinite break" from music". Alternative Press. February 20, 2006. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ↑ Weber, Scott. "Finch - Say Hello to Sunshine - Album Review". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ Bryan (June 21, 2005). "Finch - Say Hello To Sunshine". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ Flatley, Ryan. "Finch (US) - Say Hello to Sunshine (album review 6)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved October 30, 2015.