ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Operatic. Cinematic. Adventurous. These are just a few words to describe what some might consider to be Leprous's watershed album, Pitfalls. Released in 2019, this Norwegian prog metal band defied all expectations by exploring ambient soundscapes with dynamic vocals rather than revisiting their familiar territory denoted by harsh vocals and heavily distorted guitars. Destin and Drew share their thoughts on prog rock's history surrounding the balance between instrumentals and vocals. Can vocal-centric music and progressive rock peacefully coexist in the same musical space? In addition to these musings, the show hosts gush over their favorite moments on the record with another segment of Delve It or Shelve It, which splinters off into a detailed analysis of the rhythmically complex By My Throne, led by Destin Frost. Spoiler: the song includes a 17/16 time signature!
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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.
