Say Hello to Sunshine cover

Say Hello to Sunshine

Finch · 2005

56 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · post-hardcore · emo

An explosive blend of post-hardcore intensity and emo vulnerability, wrapped in intricate melodies and raw lyricism.

Why this album works

'Say Hello to Sunshine' received critical acclaim for its ambitious sound and lyrical depth, helping to solidify Finch’s position in the post-hardcore genre. The album debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200, showcasing its commercial viability and influencing a wave of emo and post-hardcore artists who followed.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
Context
'Say Hello to Sunshine' is Finch's second studio album, released in 2005 after their successful debut 'What It Is to Burn' (2002). At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of maintaining their momentum in the burgeoning post-hardcore scene while experimenting with a more diverse sound palette, reflecting their growth since their debut.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Insomniatic Meat Standout 4:24
  • 2 Revelation Song 3:22
  • 3 Brother Bleed Brother Standout 3:41
  • 4 A Piece of Mind 3:05
  • 5 Ink 3:35
  • 6 Fireflies Standout 3:28
  • 7 Hopeless Host 4:19
  • 8 Reduced to Teeth 3:53
  • 9 A Man Alone 4:16
  • 10 Miro 3:13
  • 11 Ravenous 2:39
  • 12 Bitemarks and Bloodstains 4:39
  • 13 The Casket of Roderick Usher 1:50
  • 14 Dreams of Psilocybin 3:53
  • 15 Gak 2 5:38

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