[dropcap]F[/dropcap]inch was a big name in alternative rock during the early 21st century, but the group proved their hiatus didn’t alter their musicality while playing The Shelter on Wednesday, Oct. 15th.
While it seems the band is slightly starting over given they just put out their first album in nine years and signed a new record deal with Razor & Tie. However, the band has a strong following which was visible that evening as fans sang along, moshed and continuously screamed adoring statements towards the band.
The evening was met with many sub-musical styles of rock. California natives, Helen Earth (awesome name), hit the stage first with their mellow rock sounds. Interesting fact: Marc Allen, the vocalist/guitarist of Helen Earth use to play drums for Finch.
Wounds set was next, and these dudes sound hit the venue like a ton of bricks. The UK natives know how to rock, plain and simple. Alternative Press named the in the ‘100 Bands You Need To Know: 2014.’
At 9 p.m., it was time for the unique-indie styles of Maps & Atlases. These men are not just musicians, they’re artists. Many faces were strewn about the venue as the group played and it was obviously due to their technical yet organic sound.
Just before ten, Finch greeted their Detroit fans while they welcomed the band with open arms and ears.
Finch started their show off with their new album-titled song, “Back to Oblivion,” but then promptly took it old-school with their 2002 tracks, “New Beginnings”, “Ink” and “Letters to You” which had attendees enthused and excited to observe a band that hasn’t been prominent since the early 2000’s.
Every set, except for finch, used colored lighting to set a tone or mode. The entirety of Finch’s set was raw stage lights.
When the band started playing tacks off their new album, Back to Oblivion, the energy didn’t reach the same peak that was noticed in the beginning. It was evident the fans were there reminiscing on the auditory sensations of the band’s older albums.
That trend didn’t last long, as soon as the instrumentation of “Stay with Me” and “Untitled” hit the speaker fans’ energy level was dialed to the max.
Finch closed out the evening with their popular single, “What It Is To Burn.” Once the song was half-over the singer, Nate Barcalow, stomped into the crowd to join his fans. People started surrounding him, cell phones rose for pictures, and before you know it Barcalow was on the attendee’s shoulders while remaining to nail every note of the song.
Finch made their presence known in a raw way that evening. This group is back and let’s hope they’re here to stay.
