I don't know how to put 2.5 stars up there, but that's what I would have given this album. I became a fan of Finch's when I purchased "Falling Into Place" and eagerly awaited their release of "What it is to Burn". Despite being disappointed by a lot of the filler songs on "What it is to Burn"(really only enjoyed 5 or so of the songs, and one of them was just a redo of a song from "Falling Into Place"), but I decided to give them a second chance when "Say Hello to Sunshine" came out. I'm pretty far removed from my days of listening to bands like A New Found Glory and The Ataris, so I wasn't so much disappointed with this album as confused. I thought I was listening to a completely different band. Initially, I hated the new sound of Finch, and wished for them to change their name so old fans wouldn't be as upset. However, 3 or so years later, I've picked it back up for another, less biased listen. I really enjoy several tracks on here including 1. Insomniatic Meat(so dark sounding, brooding) and 2. Revelation Song, 12. Bitemarks and Bloodstains(a little experimenta. Before Deftones fans crucify me, know that I love the Deftones too, but 'Bitemarks and Bloodstains' sounds like a song they could have written. Aside from those few standouts, I really still didn't enjoy the album on the whole. So many of the songs just feel like they were trying to force songs to come together to put out a new album. Maybe they were rushing too much to capitalize on the success of their previous full-length, but if they were trying to rush, they should have done it a little sooner than several years after "What it is to Burn."

I was addicted to their first album, but as a 31 year old man I find that embarrasing to admit, as it could easily be summarized as baby-Glassjaw meets a poor man's Blink 182. Whereas now they mostly resemble a much heavier Incubus trying to make complex songs with many vocal parts poorly emulating the flawless Faith No More classic "Angel Dust." However, despite the lameness of that description, somehow this really works for me and helps me to let go of "What it is to Burn." I could even say that this somehow manages to encapsulate the parts of Incubus sound that make me hesitate at first before changing the radio station (I don't like them). And while their FNM side is embarrasingly underdeveloped by comparison to the real thing (pun intended), once again they avoided parts of that band that should not be resurected (IE: the funk-metal slap bass and sudo-rap). I say that with only the utmost respect for Mike Patton in all his many incarnations. These young dudes would get their salad tossed if they ever so much as pretended to compete with Patton's work on any level. Patton's voice is just much bigger and more grandiose sounding than these kids. However, if you can get past their poor attempts to emulate their influences, the CD really is not bad at all among today's music and I'm far less embarrased by it than I was their previous album. I don't think the comparisons to Linkin Park or System of a Down are fair at all. In some ways this is a little Nu-metal-ish I can admit, but with obvious influences from Incubus and Faith No More, I guess they can join the legions. However, This clearly stands out against the leaders in that genre, and seems more akin to the sound of Thrice & maybe "He Is Legend." It sure is more creative (though slightly less heavy overall) than Mudvayne, Statik X, Slipknot, Korn, etc. Make of it what you will.

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.

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.

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??