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| 0.0 | Xenophanes EMERITUS | February 9th 15 |
It's hard to believe that this will be CHON's first record, when it already feels like we've grown up with them as a generation.
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| 3.1 good | Erwann S. STAFF | April 12th 22 |
Aye summer's here when you listen to CHON's Grow. Unfortunately, it's a repetitive summer, with all the noodling and doodling repeating themselves on each track. It's fun, yeah, but only for a short amount of time. Like summer when you were a kid.
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| 0.0 | Blud Vidal | April 14th 20 |
Chon's best work in my opinion. I have a long history with this band, having seen them at live shows even before Grow came out (!). It's rare for me to say I've grown up with a band, and even rarer to say that I can't appreciate the full extent of their oeuvre. However, Chon were at their best here - crisp and shiny melodies, not shying away from an ear candy sound, not trying to break new ground but moving comfortably within their wheelhouse. rI often juxtapose Chon with Polyphia. Polyphia are at their best when they're pushing the envelope to the furthest it'll go, and are meant to be innovators. Chon, in contrast, play phenomenally within their own wheelhouse, but on later releases where they attempt to refine their sound forward things fall a bit more flat.
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| 5.0 classic | NarlusKing123 | January 25th 16 |
I feel that Chon expertly expanded their sound and it made a very mature and well written album coming from such a young band. I hope they create another album with such intensity.
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| 4.0 excellent | CyanBlue | December 26th 15 |
Very solid album. My personal favorites are "Echo", "Story", and "Book". All of the songs redone sound a bit more professional and laid back. Especially with "Perfect Pillow". If you're into shreddy,jazzy,technical rock music. This is a definite recommend
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| 4.5 superb | Andrewhickman28 | August 8th 15 |
An amazing release, however a little disappointing with rerecorded songs, which keeps it from a classic.
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| 3.0 good | Alex C. | April 21st 15 |
Chill music for spring time. Nothing extremely memorable but alas their curious mix of post-hardcore melodies and prog sensibility is, at least, interesting.
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| 3.5 great | OnImpulse | April 14th 15 |
Demo- 10/10 would bang, Newborn Sun 8/10 would bang, Woohoo 8/10 would bang,______________GROW
6.5/10 Need a beer, then would bang. Now, it actually breaks my heart to rate them that low. I've
been a big fan of Chon since the Newborn Sun release. These guys have a place in my soul. But
Grow, really disappointed me in terms of there are only a few songs I can actually really listen
to, and they're beautiful songs too. Track 5- Can't Wait, really made me cringe. Drew's singing
isn't too bad, but the lyrics of the song is what makes me flaccid. Very generic and cheesy. I
definitely feel the album was a style mix of Newborn Sun and Woohoo. Now about the four redone
songs: unnecessary. They just took up space on the album that should have had more new songs. If
they want to reproduce old songs; make a new album with those songs on there. One day I wish they
would redo all of their Demo album. That would make me fan girl hardcore. I still love Chon. I've
seen them three times and still try and see them each time they come to California. These guys are
extremely talented and I feel a connection with their music. 10/10 would bang each of them.
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| 0.0 | TheFourthCircle25 | April 12th 15 |
I wasn't sure what to expect from CHON first going in, but after it finished I found myself really happy with the end result. This is a great instrumental progressive rock album that is almost like if AAL went for a more softer sound and added some vocals on a song or two. This was very relaxing, yet captivating at the same time. This is definitely one to listen to if you want to sit back and enjoy some well constructed prog rock.
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| 4.0 excellent | Voltimand | March 22nd 15 |
It takes a few listens to digest all the details, but when you do you'll see how complex and fun this album is.
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| 4.0 excellent | Comatorium. | March 18th 15 |
CHON finally drops a full length and it's goooood. Dropping the slight bits of heaviness they retained,
these songs are chock full of lots of grooves, and are technical as all hell while remaining terminally chill
throughout the album's brief duration. They've tweaked and perfected the formula from their first three
EP's, added some flair and influence from contemporaries Polyphia (this is wayyyy better than them), and
use vocals sparingly to craft one of the best albums of the year so far.
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| 4.0 excellent | kentishh | March 17th 15 |
Thoroughly enjoyed this, love the remasters of older tracks too.
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| 4.0 excellent | DNiewen | March 8th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | CHINDI | February 15th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Grandpa | February 13th 21 |
| 3.0 good | Wj2006 | January 25th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jake E. | September 1st 20 |
| 3.5 great | Henry | August 11th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | 28Gloom | April 24th 20 |
| 3.5 great | ayew | March 2nd 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Suyan | February 24th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | madtwoo | February 3rd 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | lilmilk | August 23rd 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | wswartz | August 18th 19 |
| 5.0 classic | nbats | June 18th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | vult | June 14th 19 |
| 1.5 very poor | NoXoR | June 11th 19 |
| 3.5 great | josh | June 10th 19 |
| 3.5 great | Djang0 | April 10th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Vlexis | April 8th 19 |
| 3.5 great | Nine | April 5th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Uzumaki | April 5th 19 |
| 3.0 good | Josh | January 27th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | RyanW | December 18th 18 |
| 3.5 great | Raqinq | November 27th 18 |
| 3.0 good | Wolfe | November 9th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | ARDCWE | November 2nd 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | mackee | June 11th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Sam C. | April 3rd 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Tranqyl | February 20th 18 |
| 3.5 great | itchy | February 13th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | jpturk21 | February 11th 18 |
| 3.5 great | RAGG | December 12th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | Asthurse | November 25th 17 |
| 3.5 great | dctarga | November 15th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | ctay145 | October 15th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | Roomex | September 3rd 17 |
| 3.0 good | krypis | August 30th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | tcarafi | August 6th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | ORTCEZ | June 25th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | Risodo | June 23rd 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | Highz | May 16th 17 |
| 3.5 great | Pleb | March 17th 17 |
| 4.5 superb | Rmazer | March 9th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | acew787 | February 18th 17 |
| 4.5 superb | Joran | February 7th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | elry2k | February 2nd 17 |
| 3.5 great | ian b. | January 6th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | tellah | December 1st 16 |
| 3.5 great | Ben STAFF | November 14th 16 |
| 3.5 great | gilly | November 9th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | A257U2 | November 3rd 16 |
| 5.0 classic | varra | October 2nd 16 |
| 3.5 great | MIST | September 6th 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Ulshad | April 23rd 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Greatr | April 19th 16 |
| 3.5 great | tyler | April 15th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Hansol | February 28th 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Nikolas | February 21st 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Loot | February 12th 16 |
| 3.5 great | GawetB | January 27th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | teeawgo | January 19th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Moraff | January 16th 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Mac | January 14th 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Qqoqq | January 7th 16 |
| 2.5 average | Pangea | January 3rd 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Elvis | December 27th 15 |
| 3.5 great | JWT155 | November 6th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | oDjento | October 30th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | dcon4L | October 24th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | cb123 | October 17th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | zethmal | September 22nd 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Haon | August 28th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | furpa | August 18th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | wangz | August 17th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ghasper | June 28th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Prole | April 24th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Forfeit | April 14th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | CWBrown | April 14th 15 |
| 3.5 great | Thor | April 13th 15 |
| 3.5 great | po0ty | April 10th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Smolko7 | April 9th 15 |
| 4.5 superb | ESKIN | April 5th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Arctick | April 5th 15 |
| 3.0 good | Dan H. EMERITUS | April 3rd 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | brollin | April 2nd 15 |
| 3.5 great | keza | April 2nd 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | cbjeeby | April 1st 15 |
| 3.0 good | Smeg | March 31st 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Pherin | March 31st 15 |
| 3.0 good | NBA | March 30th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | BreixOi | March 29th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Negroid | March 28th 15 |
| 3.5 great | jmh886 | March 26th 15 |
| 2.0 poor | Runeii | March 26th 15 |
| 4.5 superb | taytos | March 24th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Shooz | March 24th 15 |
| 3.5 great | Veldin | March 23rd 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | hortanz | March 23rd 15 |
| 3.8 excellent | Will R. EMERITUS | March 21st 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | Giansk | March 19th 15 |
| 3.0 good | bmelt CONTRIBUTOR | March 19th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | willzor | March 19th 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | N2B3J | March 19th 15 |
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