Say Hello to Sunshine
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Say Hello to Sunshine is the second studio album
by American rock
band Finch
, released on June 7, 2005. 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 more screaming and a less of a alternative rock sound compared to earlier songs such as "Letters to You". The album received mixed reactions. Some were disappointed, having been expecting a similar sound to their previous, whereas others embraced the change in direction. The album was produced with Jason Cupp (The Kite-Eating Tree, The Valley Arena), who also produced the band's self-titled EP.
In 2006, Finch announced an indefinite hiatus - this resulted in Say Hello being regarded as the last release by the band. However, in late 2007, the band officially ended their hiatus and have since released a new EP
in July 2008. They then split up again in 2010 in the midst of creating their 3rd album.
who developed Schizophrenia
and later committed suicide (sometime in late 2004)
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American rock
Rock music
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band Finch
Finch (U.S. band)
Finch was an American rock band from Temecula, California. The band released an EP Falling Into Place and two full-length albums, What It Is to Burn and Say Hello to Sunshine before declaring a hiatus in 2006. Finch reformed in 2007, playing a reunion show on November 23 at the Glasshouse in...
, released on June 7, 2005. This album signaled a sharp departure from the band's last release, What It Is to Burn
What It Is to Burn
What It Is to Burn is the debut album by U.S. band Finch. It was produced by former Drive Like Jehu drummer Mark Trombino . Daryl Palumbo from New York rock band Glassjaw makes a guest appearance on two songs, "Grey Matter" and "Project Mayhem"...
. Say Hello to Sunshine introduced a harder, gritty sound, with more screaming and a less of a alternative rock sound compared to earlier songs such as "Letters to You". The album received mixed reactions. Some were disappointed, having been expecting a similar sound to their previous, whereas others embraced the change in direction. The album was produced with Jason Cupp (The Kite-Eating Tree, The Valley Arena), who also produced the band's self-titled EP.
In 2006, Finch announced an indefinite hiatus - this resulted in Say Hello being regarded as the last release by the band. However, in late 2007, the band officially ended their hiatus and have since released a new EP
Finch (EP)
Finch is the self-titled second EP by American post-hardcore band Finch. It was released digitally on July 22, 2008 and was due to be released in Hot Topic stores nationwide on July 29, 2008. However, due to manufacturing issues the physical release date was pushed back to August 1, 2008...
in July 2008. They then split up again in 2010 in the midst of creating their 3rd album.
Note
It is believed that all the album's songs were written about an anonymous bullied teenager from South Hill, VirginiaSouth Hill, Virginia
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who developed Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...
and later committed suicide (sometime in late 2004)
Track listing
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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
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