Say Hello to Sunshine

Amazon.com
Naysayers of hard rock and metal describe the genre as bordering on one-directional, when the truth is that great hard music is so much more than that. An amalgamation of jazz rhythms, emotive metal-influenced vocals and strong instrumentation happens when the genre hits it just right. Finch contained all of those elements on their much-heralded full-length, What It Is To Burn, and the result created a nearly religious fan base; expectations have been high during the three year wait for their new disc Say Hello To Sunshine. The strongest tracks on this release are ultimately are the most jagged, from the opening guttural growl of "Insomniatic Meat" to tracks like "Fireflies" and "Miro" which shows the group's emo-core colors brightly. Their whisper-to-a-scream tendencies are all over the disc, as the group moves from mixed tempos with deep howls to straight-up belted-out choruses. There is an obvious System Of A Down-meets-Linkin Park reference that also can't be ignored. The lead single, "Bitemarks and Bloodstains," is deceptive--the disc is consistently harder than this song. In fact, the whole is much stronger than the single. --Denise Sheppard

Say Hello to Sunshine,Finch,Drive-Thru,Emo,Pop,Punk Revival,Punk-Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,United States of America

Say Hello to Sunshine

Average customer rating:

Surprising
I miss you FINCH...
Brilliant
Different, yet excellent.
Innovative, Genius Hard Rock

Say Hello to Sunshine
Finch
Manufacturer: Drive-Thru
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

What It Is to Burn
Hours
Things Aren't So Beautiful Now
The Artist in the Ambulance
Based on a True Story

ASIN: B0009MBCX8
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

Insomniatic Meat
Revelation Song
Brother Bleed Brother
A Piece Of Mind
Ink
Fireflies
Hopeless Host
Reduced To Teeth
A Man Alone
Miro
Ravenous
Bitemarks And Bloodstains
The Casket Of Roderick Usher
Dreams Of Psilocybin

Amazon.com

Naysayers of hard rock and metal describe the genre as bordering on one-directional, when the truth is that great hard music is so much more than that. An amalgamation of jazz rhythms, emotive metal-influenced vocals and strong instrumentation happens when the genre hits it just right. Finch contained all of those elements on their much-heralded full-length, What It Is To Burn, and the result created a nearly religious fan base; expectations have been high during the three year wait for their new disc Say Hello To Sunshine. The strongest tracks on this release are ultimately are the most jagged, from the opening guttural growl of "Insomniatic Meat" to tracks like "Fireflies" and "Miro" which shows the group's emo-core colors brightly. Their whisper-to-a-scream tendencies are all over the disc, as the group moves from mixed tempos with deep howls to straight-up belted-out choruses. There is an obvious System Of A Down-meets-Linkin Park reference that also can't be ignored. The lead single, "Bitemarks and Bloodstains," is deceptive--the disc is consistently harder than this song. In fact, the whole is much stronger than the single. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

Surprising.......2007-05-11

Very Different from the other Finch album, I belive. I at first, didnt like it so much. But I was drawn to several strong tracks like Rodderick Usher and Reduced to Teeth... so I kept Listening to the entire album, Slowly the songs came together and it felt GREAT to listen to it. I like it alot now, and Reduced to Teeth is on my top 100 on my Ipod. Good Song. They couldve lost some fans with this album, and they coulda gained some more. Who knows? I Dont. I Dont watch MTV and even if I did watch Fuse or anything else, would Finch really be played? Too much rap. Anyway.... back to my point.

If you like Finch, pick it up! Whatre you waiting for?! Want intuitive Emo music? Pick it up!

Just do it.

I miss you FINCH..........2007-04-30

One of my best memories was going to the "glass house" to see Finch live. They played BETTER than the cd. I mean really, how the hell did they do that? And the crowd vibe was amazing...(I went up to random people and they helped me crowd surf and vice-versa)...that being said.

I heard of Finch right away. My friend was friends with a member's little brother.. so I've known of them FOREVER. I only wish that my love for WIITB and Finch didn't contribute to their break up. Only recently did I finally go...yeah...this is an awesome CD. I agree that they were just ahead of their time and they changed too much for their audience. I mean we LOVE their get to the point, ultimatly feel good vibe they projected. Please listen to this MANY times. It took me years to realize it's amazing.

Brilliant.......2007-01-25

Brilliantly Arranged
Methodically sequenced
Surgically executed.

Bands like Finch rarely have a chance to be themselves in today's 'scene' of heavier bands and demographic culture.

In relation to their previous studio album (What it is to burn) this release is a step in a new and original direction for the band.
At first listen, Finch fans maty be bemused and somewhat dissappointed in the change of sound (as i was at first).
But persevere and i guarantee that this album will make it to your top 10.

Gone are Finch's days of the instantly catchy melodies and simplistic lyrics, now made way for deeper meanings and ingenious instrumental work.

There are distinct influences in the new sound,Incubus, Faith no more and dribs and brabs of others.
But some of the songs even hold an experimental type of quality, this is where you can tell Finch has broken the mould and really tried to cause an impact.

The lyrics are amazing and Finch's members hearts and minds have been hard at work producing them, the only flaw i find in some songs are the niggling religious undertones....but that's purely a personal thing ;]

If you enjoy good music, talented artists and something a little different i cannot reccommend this album highly enough.
Well worth the money =]

Let's hope these boys reform the band some time in the future aye??

Different, yet excellent........2006-09-29

First of all, I would like to say that I am a huge Finch fan, right from the beginning. I own EVERY album, and have been to tons of their concerts and have supported their style the entire way. It's sad to see them split, but the fact is, the last piece they wrote, Say Hello To Sunshine, is a great way to end.

This album is absolutely incredible. I fell in love with it as soon as I heard "Insomniac Meat." It's almost like an ingenius blend of Muse, Taproot, and Incubus in some way... It's rather hard to explain, but I love the song. Every other song on the album is amazing as well, but the fact is, in spite of the fact that I'm an "Old" Finch fan as well, this album is infinitely deeper and has many, many more layers than What It Is To Burn. If you like the sound of Finch and want something different yet the same, buy this immediately. If you want something that sounds exactly like their old album, then stay away. I hope you're open minded if you buy this album, because you'll be doing a lot of thinking about the lyrics and musicianship, which is impeccable.

Amazing album. 5/5.

Innovative, Genius Hard Rock.......2006-09-24

Similar to a lot of other viewers, I was not sure if I liked this CD at first. It simply is completely different from their first. Thus, at first listen, it's normal for someone to be skeptical. But promise me, listen to this CD at least 4 times all the way through, and you will see that this CD creates a new genre in modern rock that is innovative, amazing hard rock. The lyrics, vocals, and integration of unique music make this album one of a kind. With each new listen, the album gets more impressive. This album is ahead of its time, which explains why the typical listener is not able to see its worth. Hopefully Finch will reunite in time. Thank you Finch.

Average customer rating:

Say Hello to Sunshine
Finch
Manufacturer: Universal/Geffen
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0009MWB6K
Release Date: 2005-06-13

Tracks:

Insomniatic Meat
Revelation Song
Brother Blood Brother
Piece of Mind
Ink
Fireflies
Hopeless Host
Man Alone
Reduced to Teeth
M
Ravenous
Bitemarks and Bloodstains
Casket of Roderick Usher
Dreams of Pscybin
Gak

Album Description

Contains bonus UK only track 'Gak 2'

Album Details

Finch's First Album Sold 40k Copies I the UK and Close to ½ Million Copies in the Us. They Now Return with their Second Album 'say Hello to Sunshine'. Includes UK Only Bonus Track "Gak 2".