Full Album Stream: CHON - Grow

So one of the newest sections I created was "Full Album Streams".  Not only did this gave folks something to listen to when they are cruising the site (being that the original intention of this site was to acts as a hub to explore), but also a chance for people to explore new artists, new genres, and new albums before deciding to purchase them (also from links on AFGM's site).

Full album streams seem to be a new fad that a lot of internet savvy people are jumping on.  It can be in the form of a Soundcloud widget, a YouTube playlist, or even a single YouTube video.  This often gives record labels a chance to promote new artists and for people to subscribe to their social media pages.  So hopefully this provides you access to some new music, bands, and/or artists.  Cheers!

PS - Feel free to send us an email if you have any albums you think you should be on this list or a new one coming out we missed.  We're always listening!

(Artwork by AFGM.  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Formed in San Diego, CA, CHON has only recently signed with Sumerian Records for this debut album.  You can check out previous work over at their Bandcamp page.  CHON gained a well established following after many successful tours with artists such as Animals As Leaders, After The Burial, and Conquering Dystopia.  The debut album "Grow" was released on March 24th, 2015.  Band members for the effort are:

Mario Camarena - Guitar | Erick Hansel - Guitar

Drew Pelisek - Bass | Nathan Camarena - Drums

(Album artwork courtesy of CHON and Sumerian Records)

1. Drift
2. Story*
3. Fall
4. Book (Feat. Matt Garstka)
5. Can't Wait*
6. Suda*
7. Knot
8. Moon
9. Splash
10. Perfect Pillow
11. Echo
12. But (Feat. Matt Garstka)

(* = AFGM Recommendations)



You need to listen to Grow as an album, listen to it in order as it was created and let yourself be submerged in the waves of guitars and drums. As a largely instrumental album you’ll find the guitar riffs can speak a thousand words better than lyrics ever could. The textured riffs will hit you emotionally and tug at your heart strings. That said, ‘Echo’ which features vocals predominately as its hook could be considered the standout and most instantaneous tracks on Grow. -Alt Dialogue

Doesn’t stray too far from the CHON we know and love, but experiments with new sounds too.  The re-recordings of older songs are different enough for even the most loyal fans to appreciate as new tracks.  Vocals, while scarce, are significantly improved upon since the last record’s attempts! Better range and annunciation, by far. -It Djents