We all know that a key element of prog-rock is the level of high musical complexity. Well, what if you crank that knob all the way up while still holding onto that ineffable feeling of rock? You get math rock. In this episode, Drew and Destin are joined by musical guest PUSHER to analyze the head-spinning compositions on CHON's debut album, Grow. Together they break down the entire album and look at five key musical categories that showcase the impressive abilities of this modern math-rock group: instrumentation/arrangement, form, time signatures, tempo, and keys/chords. CHON has established a cult following over the years, and Grow is a fantastic introduction to their signature sound of quick tempos, erratic time signatures, and layered riffs. For the nerdiest of prog-rock fans out there, get your pencil and paper out as Destin, Drew, and PUSHER take you through the "nitty-gritty" of this math-rock album.

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**Update** It has come to our attention we were misinformed about some of the drum credits on this album belonging to Brian Evans. We apologize for the inconvenience and please take this into consideration while listening to the episode. Thanks!

**Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.

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