What It Is to Burn
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| Studio album by Finch | ||||
| Released | March 12, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 at Big Fish Studios, Encinitas, California | |||
| Genre | Emo,[1] hardcore punk,[1] pop punk,[1][2] post-hardcore[2] | |||
| Length | 61:13 | |||
| Label | Drive-Thru, MCA | |||
| Producer | Mark Trombino | |||
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What It Is to Burn is the debut album by American post-hardcore band Finch.
Production
It was produced by then former Drive Like Jehu drummer Mark Trombino (Jimmy Eat World, Madina Lake, Blink-182). Daryl Palumbo from New York City rock band Glassjaw makes a guest appearance on two songs, "Grey Matter" and "Project Mayhem".
Release
The first pressing of the album contained a demo version of "What It Is to Burn"—which was originally on the compilation album Welcome to the Family (2001)—instead of the re-recorded version that was on later pressings. From June to August 2003, the group went on the 2003 edition of Warped Tour.[3]
Reception and legacy
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Punktastic | [4] |
| Sputnik Music | [2] |
| Ultimate Guitar Archive | 9.6/10[5] |
The album received a generally positive reception. A five star review was given by Punktastic reviewer Paul Savage, who remarks that the band "puts 110% into every single song", as well as praising the emotion and Daryl Palumbo's influence.[4] Allmusic rated the album with 4 out of 5 stars, commenting "Finch's full-length debut is a phenomenal account of a band riding the thin line between hardcore and pop-punk while retaining a trademark sound that stands out from the crowd", as well as being an album pick.[1] Ryan Flatley of Sputnik Music praised "Grey Matter" and "Project Mayhem" for their energy, but states that the album turned out to be a bit of a disappoinment due to the large amount of hype surrounding the release, giving it an overall 3 stars.[2]
The album has been a massive influence on Saosin's Saosin (2006), Young Guns' All Our Kings Are Dead (2010), A Day to Remember's What Separates Me from You (2010), D.R.U.G.S.'s D.R.U.G.S. (2011), and The Amity Affliction's Chasing Ghosts (2012).[6]
Track listing
All tracks written by Finch.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "New Beginnings" | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Letters to You" | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Post Script" | 2:50 |
| 4. | "Grey Matter" (featuring Daryl Palumbo) | 2:40 |
| 5. | "Perfection Through Silence" | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Awake" | 4:49 |
| 7. | "Without You Here" | 4:10 |
| 8. | "Stay with Me" | 4:05 |
| 9. | "Project Mayhem" (featuring Daryl Palumbo) | 5:19 |
| 10. | "Untitled" | 4:13 |
| 11. | "Three Simple Words" | 4:39 |
| 12. | "Ender" | 13:28 |
| 13. | "What It Is to Burn" | 4:29 |
- UK bonus tracks
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Letters to You (acoustic)" | 3:40 |
| 15. | "What It Is to Burn (demo)" | 4:51 |
Chart Positions
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Heatseekers [7] | 9 |
| Billboard 200 [8] | 99 |
| Top Internet Albums [9] | 4 |
Personnel
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References
- Citations
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Allmusic review". Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 "Sputnik review". 27 June 2007. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ↑ D'angelo, Joe (January 21, 2003). "Warped Tour Dates Announced, 17 More Bands Added". MTV. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- 1 2 "Punktastic Review". 11 March 2002. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ↑ UG Team (July 25, 2003). "What It Is to Burn Review | Finch | Compact Discs | Reviews". Ultimate Guitar Archive. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ Kelham 2013, p. 42
- ↑ "Chart Positions". Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ↑ "Chart Positions". Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ↑ "Chart Positions". Retrieved 22 November 2010.
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