Finchley
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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Rating 9/10
You'd be excused for thinking that Finchley is a band heralding from north London. Instead it is former Supervision co-singer/songwriter and guitarist Ian Finch with his debut album after going solo in the summer of 2006. Beautifully crafted and co-produced with Chris Taylor with the help of some of Liverpool's finest musicians, 'No Clouds' is a new horizon for Finch in leaving behind an impressive 10 year stint with Supervision. Embracing a theme of moving on in melodic, sometimes anthemic songs with a rich resonance reflecting the life changes that we all go through, Finchley hits the Son spots in outstanding fashion balancing giving glory to God lyrically whilst reflecting on his personal journey. With so many standout tracks, it is difficult to select a chosen few, but for me "In The Wind", "Contraflow" and "Struggle On" inspired me to move on my own journey. - Cross Rhythms
Discography
Walking with Angels EP
No Clouds Album
The track 'Contraflow' from the album 'No Clouds' is currently on radio all over Europe and Australia / New Zealand.
The tracks 'Prodigal' and 'Struggle On' (on both records) have been selected for inclusion on a commercial Singer / Songwriter compilation
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Summer 2008 sees Finchley touring the debut album ‘No Clouds’. Gathering rave reviews and airplay across the globe for the new record, the band are looking forward to getting in front of audiences again and performing the material live; building on the success of last years concerts.
The band originally started in summer 2006 as a solo project by Ian Finch:
“Having been guitarist and co-songwriter in rock band Supervision for a number of years, I started my solo career in the Summer of 2006 wanting to do something different, something melodic and beautiful while keeping the big rock production, anthemic feel. I launched the debut EP "Walking with Angels" at Greenbelt, UK to a fantastic crowd and from there it began... “
...and it's started very well! - label interest, TV appearances, gigs all over the UK and lots of acoustic-only performances which has been new for me but have been really special. "No Clouds" is now the debut album release with the new band taking the successful textured, acoustic-rock formula of "Walking with Angels" and expanding it in both directions for a really diverse album of rock songs and mellow surf vibe, acoustic tunes.
Here are a sample selection of reviews and comments from people in the industry:
- 'Chris Cornell meets Coldplay' - BBC Radio, Bolton
- 'Really polished, beautiful stuff' - Soundclash
- 'Awesome Performance'’ - The Dream, God TV
- 'Walking with Angels can be a massive success' - AMG Music Group
- 'production is quality with excellent pop/rock arrangements' - Tony Cummings, Cross Rhythms
- anthemic songs with a rich resonance - Steven Bridge, Cross Rhythms
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