Finch (EP)

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.

Finch
EP by
Finch
ReleasedJuly 22, 2008
RecordedJune 2008 at Sage and Sound in Hollywood California
GenrePost-hardcore, alternative rock, emo
Length19:12
LabelSelf-released
ProducerJason Cupp
Finch chronology
Say Hello to Sunshine
(2005)		 Finch
(2008)		 A Far Cry from Home
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Ultimate Guitar[1]
AbsolutePunk.net(82%)[2]

Release

The EP was recorded over a period of 2008 and produced by Jason Cupp, who also co-produced with the band on their second album, Say Hello to Sunshine, released in 2005. Videos surfaced in January 2008 of the band recording a brand new song, the longest on the EP, named "Chinese Organ Thieves". Before the release of the EP, all songs but "Famine or Disease" were played live. "Daylight" and "From Hell" were posted on the group's Myspace profile on July 19.[3]

It was released digitally on July 22, 2008 and was due to be released in Hot Topic stores nationwide on July 29.[4] However, due to manufacturing issues the physical release date was pushed back to August 1.[5] The song "Famine or Disease" debuted at #3 on the Billboard's "Hot 100 Singles Sales" Chart,[6] beating Madonna's "Give It 2 Me" and The Cure's "Freakshow" for that week who only charted #7 and #9 respectively.

In June 2009, Finch redesigned their official website and made the EP available for free download.[7][8]

Track listing

All songs written by Finch.

  1. "Daylight" – 4:16
  2. "Famine or Disease" – 3:57
  3. "From Hell" – 3:39
  4. "Chinese Organ Thieves" – 7:28

Personnel

Finch

  • Nate Barcalow – vocals
  • Randy Strohmeyer – guitar, backing vocals
  • Alex Linares – guitar
  • Andrew Marcogliese – drums, percussion
  • Daniel Wonacott – bass guitar, backing vocals

Production

  • Produced by Jason Cupp and Finch
  • Mixed by Jason Cupp
  • Engineering assistance by Alex Pablid
  • Mastered by Fred Kavorkian

Art

  • Art concept by Finch
  • Design by Daniel Wonacott
  • Digital booklet by Ian Garrett

References
  1. link
  2. link
  3. "Finch post new songs". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. July 19, 2008. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  4. "Finch set to self-release new EP". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. July 18, 2008. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  5. Winberg, Pär. "Finch EP delayed" melodic.net. Retrieved on August 18, 2008.
  6. "Hot Singles Sales - Famine Or Disease" Billboard.com. Retrieved on August 3, 2008.
  7. Tate, Jason. "Finch Launch New Website". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved on June 3, 2009.
  8. French, Chris. "Finch Launch New Website; Offer Free Download of EP". Alternative Press website. Retrieved on June 4, 2009.
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