# Finch (EP)

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***Finch*** is the self-titled second EP by American [post-hardcore](/source/Post-hardcore) band [Finch](/source/Finch_(American_band)). It is the first release since the band's hiatus in 2006.

## Background and recording

Following a one-off date in November 2007, the band embarked on a West Coast reunion tour in January 2008.[1] That same month, the band began recording new material.[2] East Coast dates were added, extending the tour through to February 2008.[3] In April 2008, the band performed at the [Bamboozle Left](/source/Bamboozle_Left) festival, before playing the [Give it a Name](/source/Give_it_a_Name) festival in the UK and the [Groezrock](/source/Groezrock) festival in Belgium the following month.[4][5][6] The band recorded an EP at Safe and Sound in Hollywood, California with them and Jason Cupp acting as producers. They were assisted by Alex Pablid; Cupp mixed the songs, which were then mastered by Fred Kavorkian at [Avatar Studios](/source/Power_Station_(recording_studio)) in New York City.[7]

The opening track to the EP, "Daylight", begins with a scream from Barcalow in the vein of "What It Is to Burn". "Famine or Disease" evokes the material on *Say Hello to Sunshine*. "From Hell" displays Barcalow's vocal abilities; its chorus sections echo *[Make Yourself](/source/Make_Yourself)*-era (1999) [Incubus](/source/Incubus_(band)). The EP ends with the seven minute long "Chinese Organ Thieves" incorporates elements from the band's past releases.[8]

## Release

In July and August 2008, Finch toured across the US with [Scary Kids Scaring Kids](/source/Scary_Kids_Scaring_Kids), [Foxy Shazam](/source/Foxy_Shazam), and [Tickle Me Pink](/source/Tickle_Me_Pink).[9] On July 17, 2008, *Finch* was announced for release later that month.[10] Two days later, "Daylight" and "From Hell" were posted on the group's [Myspace](/source/Myspace) profile. The EP was released digitally on July 22, 2008, and was due to be released in [Hot Topic](/source/Hot_Topic) stores nationwide on July 29.[11] However, due to manufacturing issues the physical release date was pushed back to August 1.[12] The song "Famine or Disease" debuted at #3 on the Billboard's "[Hot 100 Singles Sales](/source/Hot_100_Singles_Sales)" Chart,[13] beating [Madonna](/source/Madonna_(entertainer))'s "[Give It 2 Me](/source/Give_It_2_Me_(Madonna_song))" and [The Cure](/source/The_Cure)'s "[Freakshow](/source/Freakshow_(The_Cure_song))" for that week who only charted #7 and #9 respectively. In November 2008, the band embarked on a tour of the UK.[14] In February and March 2009, the band toured Australia as part of the [Soundwave](/source/Soundwave_(Australian_music_festival)) festival.[15] In June 2009, Finch redesigned their official website and made the EP available for free download.[16][17]

Drew Beringer of *[AbsolutePunk](/source/AbsolutePunk)* said the EP "showcases what Finch aimed to accomplish" on *Say Hello to Sunshine*, adding that the band evolved "and fine-tuned it into something divided fans can all agree on"[8]

## Track listing

All songs written by Finch.[7]

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

## Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[7]

**Finch**

- Nate Barcalow – vocals
- Randy Strohmeyer – guitar
- Alex Linares – guitar
- Drew Marcogliese – drums
- Daniel Wonacott – bass guitar

**Production and design**

- Jason Cupp – producer, mixing
- Finch – producer
- Alex Pablid – assistant engineer
- Fred Kavorkian – mastering
- Finch – art concept
- Daniel Wonacott – design

## References

1. Paul, Aubin (December 11, 2007). ["Finch (West Coast)"](https://www.punknews.org/article/26905/tours-finch-west-coast). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.

1. Paul, Aubin (January 8, 2008). ["Finch working on new recording"](https://www.punknews.org/article/27209/finch-working-on-new-recording). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.

1. Paul, Aubin (December 28, 2007). ["Finch (Reunion)"](https://www.punknews.org/article/27098/tours-finch-reunion). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.

1. White, Adam (January 6, 2008). ["Anti-Flag, Bouncing Souls, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, Saves The Day at Bamboozle Left"](https://www.punknews.org/article/27173/anti-flag-bouncing-souls-reel-big-fish-streetlight-manifesto-saves-the-day-at-bamboozle-left). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.

1. Paul, Aubin (January 15, 2008). ["Paramore, Finch, Strike Anywhere, Glassjaw, Anti-Flag, Silverstein at Give It A Name 2008"](https://www.punknews.org/article/27304/paramore-finch-strike-anywhere-glassjaw-anti-flag-silverstein-at-give-it-a-name-2008). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.

1. Paul, Aubin (January 31, 2008). ["Groezrock confirms Sick of It All, Loved Ones, Anti-Flag, Billy Talent, Agnostic Front, A Wilhelm Scream"](https://www.punknews.org/article/27546/groezrock-confirms-sick-of-it-all-loved-ones-anti-flag-billy-talent-agnostic-front-a-wilhelm-sc). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 8, 2022.

1. *Finch* (sleeve). Finch Music, Inc. 2008.

1. Beringer, Drew (July 30, 2008). ["Finch - Finch EP"](http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=441181). *[AbsolutePunk](/source/AbsolutePunk)*. [Archived](https://archive.today/20130221032006/http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=441181) February 21, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 19, 2022.

1. Paul, Aubin (May 20, 2008). ["Scary Kids Scaring Kids / Finch / Foxy Shazam / Tickle Me Pink"](https://www.punknews.org/article/28945/tours-scary-kids-scaring-kids-finch-foxy-shazam-tickle-me-pink). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 17, 2022.

1. Paul, Aubin (July 17, 2008). ["Finch plans new self-released EP"](https://www.punknews.org/article/29716/finch-plans-new-self-released-ep). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.

1. White, Adam (July 19, 2008). ["Finch: 'Daylight' / 'From Hell'"](https://www.punknews.org/article/29752/media-finch-daylight-from-hell). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.

1. Winberg, Pär. ["Finch EP delayed"](http://www.melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=10904) *[melodic.net](/source/Melodic.net)*. Retrieved on August 18, 2008.

1. [ "Hot Singles Sales - Famine Or Disease"] *Billboard.com*. Retrieved on August 3, 2008.

1. Paul, Aubin (October 3, 2008). ["Finch (UK)"](https://www.punknews.org/article/30702/tours-finch-uk). Punknews.org. Retrieved June 19, 2022.

1. Smith, Sarah (September 23, 2008). ["Soundwave Line-up 2009"](http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/soundwave-line-up-2009/795762). *[FasterLouder](/source/Junkee_Media)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170730130629/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/soundwave-line-up-2009/795762) July 30, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 25, 2022.

1. Tate, Jason. ["Finch Launch New Website"](https://archive.today/20120719003459/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1095822). [AbsolutePunk.net](/source/AbsolutePunk.net). Retrieved on June 3, 2009.

1. French, Chris. ["Finch Launch New Website; Offer Free Download of EP"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090607105813/http://altpress.com/news/7171.htm). *[Alternative Press](/source/Alternative_Press_(music_magazine))* website. Retrieved on June 4, 2009.

## External links

- [officialfinch.com](http://www.officialfinch.com/)

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