Prog rock with a country twang... Is that a thing? Perhaps The Allman Brothers or Lynyrd Skynyrd skirt that line, but they don't really bring prog rock to mind. However, What If, the critically acclaimed second album by the Dixie Dregs, peppers in a healthy dash of Southern rock amidst an album full of prog rock elements. The virtuosic skill of each player, a variety of synthesizers, and unconventional song structures all combine together to create a 40-minute listening experience that nods to progressive rock. While the bluegrass vibes might have been what our Prog Notes hosts first noticed about the Dregs, they firmly argue that this album covers a wide range of musical styles, making it quite difficult to categorize. Symphonic rock, jazz fusion, and heartland rock all make an appearance here, resulting in an eclectic collection of songs deftly performed by true musical masters that is sure to keep listeners on their toes. It's no wonder that Destin and Drew were simultaneously thrilled and perplexed by this record.
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Ep. 52: What If - Dixie Dregs

If there's a word that one would never attribute to Dream Theater, it's tame. Unfortunately, that's the kind of impression that Falling Into Infinity left on fans and critics alike in 1997 as the trailblazers of progressive metal succumbed to pressure from new management at their record label to write more commercial and accessible songs. Eager to get back to their progressive rock roots, they burst forth with a wave of creative energy and produced what many credit as the band's masterpiece: Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory (1999). In addition to sharing the history behind one of the most beloved albums in the Dream Theater catalogue, Destin and Drew identify several musical references to other notable progressive rock albums woven throughout this prog metal classic. As it is a concept album, the hosts of Prog Notes summarize the clever, albeit somewhat convoluted, story which presents themes of reincarnation, infidelity, hypnotherapy, and murder. Destin even reveals his own interpretation of the ending, which has repercussions on the rest of the plot. Does his theory hold water? That's for the listener to decide!
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Ep. 51: Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - Dream Theater

Fifty episodes! Woohoo! Destin and Drew analyze the significance of the earliest album they have ever covered on the show: Revolver by The Beatles. Released in 1966, this record proved to be a veritable musical playground for the international pop stars as they abandoned their restrictive touring lifestyle and instead embraced a spirit of innovation and uninhibited creativity with the studio and all of its various recording technologies being viewed as another instrument to contribute to their artistic visions. While many may not think of The Beatles when referring to progressive rock, Destin and Drew argue (as do many other music historians) that the experimentation with studio technology, the psychedelic sounds, the inclusion of Indian and symphonic instruments, the profound lyrical evolution, and the hand sketched album artwork were all major steps toward the Golden Age of progressive rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s. For that reason, this beloved Beatles classic positions itself comfortably in a category known as proto-prog, home to the earliest forms of progressive rock. Destin provides keen insights into the remarkable sound engineering, Drew explains how their lyrics matured from their previous work on Rubber Soul, and both hosts share a variety of interesting tidbits in another segment of Get Busy With The Facts. One doesn't have to be as big of a Beatles fan as Drew to enjoy this special episode. It is sure to fascinate, and perhaps enlighten, listeners with facts and perspectives that show how the Liverpudlian lads and their ubiquitous influence would soon steer the world of modern music into new and exciting territories.
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**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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Ep. 50: Revolver - The Beatles

The Prog Notes duo are blessed once more with the insights of Rachel Brown! Together they enter into the ghostly drama riddled throughout Steven Wilson's third solo album, The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories) (2013). While some listeners may contend that Wilson's work on this album is a bit derivative of classic prog rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s, our show hosts align with others who appreciate his nod to these older influences while maintaining originality with a unique concept album that employs indelible videos to enhance the storytelling for two of the album's more somber tracks. In addition to comparing and contrasting this release to his next project (Hand.Cannot.Erase), the team actually explores each track from a lyrical and musical perspective. After their "deep dive" into the grim storybook of The Raven, Destin, Rachel, and Drew come up for air and discuss the fascinating topic of solo artists in progressive rock. This is certainly a rich conversation on one of Wilson's most critically acclaimed albums. Destin says it best:
"This is what happens when you get an English major, a film major, and an audio engineer reviewing this record."
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**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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Ep. 49: The Raven That Refused To Sing - Steven Wilson (feat. Rachel Brown)

Destin and Drew jump back in time to 1971 and travel through the seminal album The Yes Album to discuss how this record launched Yes on the trajectory to becoming one of the most formative bands in the progressive rock genre. While employing Steve Howe's superb talents as an eclectic guitarist and crafting lengthier pieces laden with the lyrical voice of Jon Anderson, this progressive rock band managed to keep their ambitious arrangements grounded, resulting in an exhibition of phenomenal musicianship and promising songwriting. From lineup changes to album artwork, this episode features a slew of history and fun facts that give insight into the creation of one of Yes's most celebrated works. Those familiar with this popular entry in the Yes catalog are sure to appreciate this installment of Delve It or Shelve It as Destin and Drew rejoice over their favorite moments on an album that strengthened their friendship.
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Ep. 48: The Yes Album - Yes

Destin and Drew disagree about an album? Wait, wait... Is that possible? Well, I suppose there's a first time for everything. In this episode, Moon Safari's Blomljud serves as a point of contention for our hosts as Drew pours out his unwavering affection for the sweet summer sounds, the symphonic prog elements that harken back to the early days of Genesis and Yes, and the intricate vocal harmonies that are reminiscent of Broadway show tunes. Meanwhile, Destin invites us into his "Safari Through Moon Safari" and expresses his ambivalent, albeit respectful, attitude towards this double album, which to him seems too long, overly reliant on major keys, and filled with shallow lyrics and forgettable vocal melodies. However, they both agree it is quite a unique album that is worth the attention of any prog rock enthusiast. This episode also features "Story Time With Drew", where Drew analyzes a track that has a similar tone to that of an old fairy tale, and another segment of "Illustrations And Impressions", where Destin and Drew ruminate on the album artwork. As Drew states, this is probably the "happiest" prog rock album discussed on the show, and whether that is a good thing or a bad thing is entirely up to the listener to decide.
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**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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Ep. 47: Blomljud - Moon Safari

A Canadian prog trio that's not Rush? That's right! This week Destin and Drew cover the "minor classic" Black Noise by FM, and to help them analyze the album and its history, they are joined by Rogan McAndrews, host of Prog Notes Spotlight! While future FM releases may have never held up in terms of popularity, Black Noise demonstrates their musical prowess as they craft a signature sound in this riff-laden space rock journey without the inclusion of an electric guitar, a hallmark feature of rock music. Instead, they infuse layers of electric violins and electric mandolins with spectacular drumming and hypnotic synthesizers to give a rich and full texture that permeates the record, launching the listener into deep space. Along with a history of this underground band, the Prog Notes hosts introduce a new segment called Get Busy With The Facts, where they introduce entertaining bits of trivia that pertain to the album in some way, including details about different sonic hues (i.e. - Black Noise).
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**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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Ep. 46: Black Noise - FM (feat. Rogan McAndrews)

That's right. Another Rush album! What a shock. Destin and Drew are joined yet again by the phenomenal Rachel Brown to discuss the "80s Rush sound" that pervades the 1985 release Power Windows. Along with a careful look at how Geddy Lee's voice matured over the years, these three discuss the important contributions of producer Peter Collins, the concepts presented from masterful wordsmith and lyricist Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson's incredible guitar work that is often overlooked, especially in such a synth-laden era of Rush's catalogue. And to top it all off, the Prog Notes team pontificates on Hugh Syme's evocative album artwork on another addition of Illustrations and Impressions. Buckle up. In this episode, it's all Rush, all the time. No exceptions.
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Ep. 45: Power Windows - Rush (feat. Rachel Brown)

Massive underwater sonic disturbances? A 5-string electric cello? Artwork that resembles cosmic horror monsters? It might seem like a bizarre combination, but these elements blend together to produce Preternatural: one of the most unique modern progressive rock albums by Brighton-based band Moulettes. While the exact category for their sound remains as mysterious as the preternatural phenomena presented throughout the album, Destin and Drew agree that this record has an irresistible charm to it that draws the listener to experience all it has to offer: gorgeous harmonies, electronica-inspired soundscapes, interesting vocal rhythms, and more. In addition to providing a brief history of the band, the Prog Notes team does a comprehensive analysis of the concept behind the album, which was intended as a celebration of nature and its perplexing qualities. As a bonus, Drew tries his best to sing the chorus of one of the songs at an increasingly rapid pace.
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Ep. 44: Preternatural - Moulettes

Destin and Drew dive into Ocean Machine: Biomech, a very personal album for musician Devin Townsend, a highly regarded figure in the realm of heavy metal. Destin illuminates listeners with the history of Devin Townsend's arduous journey to craft this 1997 release, which adds a bit more sentiment to the album. While not an icon in the realm of prog rock, Devin Townsend has a dedicated following, a fact that is clearly demonstrated as Drew and Destin react to a glowing, albeit slightly verbose, fan review of Ocean Machine. The album serves as a launching pad to discuss the topic of prog rock in the 90s and the sonic shift in tone that came to define the 90s sound.
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Ep. 43: Ocean Machine - Devin Townsend

A concept album about political corruption. Complex arrangements of riff-oriented rocking. Bizarre time signatures. A wide array of keyboard sounds. Obviously, there's a lot to unpack here. Sounds like classic prog. What's more, it's classic Gentle Giant. Destin and Drew marvel at the incredible musicianship of these niche, yet highly esteemed, progressive rock pioneers as they did when discussing their eponymous debut album, Gentle Giant. But they also note how the group evolved into an even "proggier" outfit by the time of their sixth studio album, The Power and the Glory, an impressive achievement considering one of their founding members, Phil Shulman, left the group just two albums prior. This record demonstrates the band's impressive ability to cover an enormous amount of the musical landscape in under 40 minutes. While it may seem jarring, disjointed, or even dissonant at moments, there are so many interesting melodies scattered throughout that one would be hard-pressed to not find a section that calls to them in some way. For Gentle Giant fans, this album is essential, and Destin and Drew contends that whether or not one is already in the Gentle Giant camp, The Power and the Glory ticks enough boxes to be dubbed "true progressive rock."
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Ep. 42: The Power and the Glory - Gentle Giant

Who likes video games? Destin and Drew certainly do. Aside from the interactive experiences of gameplay and the wonderful stories they tell, many video games are rife with absolutely stunning music, and much of it is rather complex. So Destin and Drew started wondering: is there a connection between video game music (VGM) and progressive rock? Well, to address this question, Destin and Drew focus on Tempo of Time, a popular YouTube collaboration where the soundtrack of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is turned into a progressive rock album. And as an extra special treat, the creators of this epic video, Dr. Pez and Marc Papeghin, talk with Destin and Drew about the process of making this 30-minute long composition, and their history with VGM and prog rock! Don't miss this special bonus episode, covering a topic that isn't usually discussed on Prog Notes!
Watch Tempo of Time!
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BONUS: Tempo of Time (feat. Dr. Pez and Marc Papeghin)

A polarizing question about one of rock's most iconic records: is Aqualung a concept album? Venturing back to the burgeoning years of prog rock, this episode questions whether Jethro Tull's most successful album (Aqualung, 1971) has enough in common amongst its 11 tracks to be deemed a "concept album." There are certainly themes frequently revisited and characters that are referenced in more than one song, but is that enough? Furthermore, should this release even be considered progressive rock at all? Many of the iconic prog-rock elements seem to be absent, or at the very least subdued when compared to Tull's contemporaries of the day (King Crimson, Yes, Genesis, ELP, etc.). To answer these inquiries, Destin and Drew analyze the music and lyrics in an isolated system that is the album on its own while also contextualizing it with the band's music before and after. While Aqualung may be a head-scratcher in many respects, it all works together to create an incredibly unique listening experience that entices the listener to repeat it again and again.
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Ep. 41: Aqualung - Jethro Tull

Nothing like a good cosmic concept album based on Plato's story about the lost city of Atlantis to celebrate the 3rd year of Prog Notes, eh? Drew and Destin dive deep into the themes of Ocean by German prog rockers Eloy and contextualize its significance with the history of the band along with the musical and geopolitical landscape during the 1970s. Drew also nerds out when adding some supplemental information about Greek mythology to the overarching story on this groovy, psychedelic record which many claim has a sound akin to Pink Floyd. Finally, the co-hosts venture into another installment of Illustrations And Impressions as they analyze the compelling artwork on Eloy's most popular record to date.
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Ep. 40: Ocean - Eloy

What Drew and Destin dub as an incredibly "prophetic" album, Porcupine Tree's Fear Of A Blank Planet (2007) predicts the destructive psychological effects that a digitally saturated world can have on younger generations long before smartphones dominated the hallways of elementary and middle schools. The co-hosts dive deep into this topic while also tying the subject matter back to the mesmerizing, yet slightly haunting, music. While the concept may be grim, it turned out to be one of the band's most successful albums, being met with both commercial and critical praise. In another installment of "Delve It Or Shelve It", Destin and Drew describe their favorite moments to each other and demonstrate how Porcupine Tree deftly arrange the songs to place the listener in a dark, yet alluring, world of progressive rock.
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Ep. 39: Fear of a Blank Planet - Porcupine Tree

The first episode of our first offshoot podcast, Spotlight! The torch is passed, and your two new Canadian cohosts, Chelsea and Rogan, are going to start interviewing your favourite up-and-coming and/or long-established prog artists! This episode holds a brief introduction to them before beginning our first interview with Destin and Drew on their band, Arcane Atlas! We discuss world-building for songs, writing epics, and the history of the project that lead to the creation of Prog Notes! Buckle in, and we hope you enjoy the new podcast!
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**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.
**Prog Notes: Spotlight is a fireside chat with your favourite up-and-coming or long-established prog artists! Hear straight from the Tarkus' mouth what inspired the music, their creative process, the history of the groups, and much more! An offshoot of The Prog Notes Podcast, your host, Rogan McAndrews, brings in the best in the genre connecting fans to the masters behind the music.

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Spotlight: Arcane Atlas

Is there a connection between jazz fusion and progressive rock? Both genres involve virtuosos performing complex arrangements. They both spawned in the late 1960s. Some musicians in prog rock have ventured into fusion. Here to discuss this topic and promote his newest prog-rock album, The World Is Loud, is Adam Nitti! Adam has had an illustrious career as a master bass player in all kinds of genres and has performed with people like Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Dave Weckl, Jon Anderson, and Marco Minneman. He has also released a number of jazz fusion solo albums that demonstrate his incredible skill on the bass guitar. With The World Is Loud, Adam has returned to his earliest influences of progressive rock and talks about the inspiration behind this record with Destin and Drew. Adam comments on how his career impacted his writing process for this album and shares his perspective as an educator on the future of prog rock.
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Ep. 38: The World is Loud - Adam Nitti (feat. Adam Nitti)

In just ten short years, Australian prog metal group Caligula’s Horse has crafted five studio albums that have quickly given them notoriety as one of the most innovative bands in the genre. Destin and Drew discuss their highly praised album, Rise Radiant, with the writing duo of this remarkable band, Jim Grey (vocals) and Sam Vallen (guitars). In addition to Drew embarrassing them with reviews, Jim and Sam share their thoughts on the nature of “progressive” music and emphasize the importance of purpose when writing each musical section. Perhaps it’s the combination of Jim’s emphasis on stimulus-response and Sam’s emphasis on audiation that makes this album so fresh. Or perhaps it’s the musical motifs meticulously woven into each track. Maybe it’s the tenderness of the lyrics on gentler tracks juxtaposed against the crunchy guitars and complex rhythms on more aggressive tracks. All of these elements and more enter the conversation on this episode! #deerbutt
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Ep. 37: Rise Radiant - Caligula's Horse (feat. Caligula's Horse)

Destin and Drew are joined by Marius Halleland and Kristian Hultgren of Wobbler to discuss their critically acclaimed 2017 album From Silence To Somewhere. The music of Wobbler can easily fit into the categories of retro-prog or symphonic prog, as the influences of the early prog pioneers can be heard in the tones of the instruments, the structures of the songs, and the inclusion of side-long epics throughout its discography. However, From Silence To Somewhere carves an identity of its own with its dramatic compositions set within a fantasy motif. In addition to providing a bit of band history, Marius and Kristian illumine listeners with the larger concepts so elegantly expressed on this incredibly imaginative record. They contend that while the album touches on solemn subjects pertaining to life and death, it also includes moments of levity with a wacky character locked up in a medieval tower obsessing over alchemy. From Silence To Somewhere harkens back to an older time, both in terms of music as well as its conceptual setting, and the commentary from Marius and Kristian adds a new perspective to this ambitious album.
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Ep. 36: From Silence to Somewhere - Wobbler (feat. Wobbler)

Liquid Tension Experiment (LTE) is one of the most recognizable supergroups in modern progressive rock. After 22 years of silence from the studio, the virtuosos have returned to unveil their long-awaited third album, Liquid Tension Experiment 3. In this episode, Destin and Drew are graced by the presence of none other than Tony Levin himself, the legendary bassist and Chapman stick player for LTE. Tony has performed with dozens of prominent bands and musicians in the realm of progressive rock and jazz fusion, including King Crimson, Stick Men, and Peter Gabriel. The three of them discuss the history of LTE, some of the tracks that make this album special, and the powerful chemistry among the band members that allows for such flavorful compositions.
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