What makes Homey by Chon notable?

Homey received positive reviews from critics, who praised its innovative approach to progressive rock and jazz fusion. The album's standout tracks contributed to Chon's growing reputation within the math rock scene, leading to increased recognition and festival appearances following its release. Released in early 2017, Homey marked Chon's third studio album and followed their critically acclaimed 2015 album Grow. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of math rock and jazz fusion, expanding their sound while maintaining a strong instrumental focus.

How many songs are on Homey?

Homey has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Homey

Chon · 2017

39 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion

A vibrant blend of intricate guitar work and electronic textures, creating a playful yet introspective soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sleepy Tea — The opening track sets the tone with its dreamy melodies and intricate guitar lines, showcasing the band's signature blend of technical prowess and melodic sensibility.
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Waterslide — This track features playful rhythms and a catchy chorus that encapsulate the album's overall lighthearted yet complex nature, making it a fan favorite.
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Feel This Way — With its emotive solos and layered instrumentation, this song highlights Chon's ability to fuse technicality with emotional depth, representing a key moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate compositions and blend of styles create a distinctive sound within the jazz fusion genre.

What we noticed

Each track showcases intricate guitar melodies layered over electronic textures, creating a dynamic interplay between acoustic and digital sounds.
Several tracks, such as 'Nayhoo' and 'Feel This Way', utilize extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration of themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Wave Bounce

The instrumental bridge introduces a sudden shift in tempo, creating an unexpected but captivating contrast within the song.

This moment emphasizes the band's experimental nature, breaking conventional song structure to build anticipation before returning to the core melody.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Sleepy Tea 3:05
2 Waterslide 3:26
3 Berry Streets 3:28
4 No Signal 3:48
5 Checkpoint 3:05
6 Nayhoo 2:51
7 Here and There 3:40
8 The Space 2:47
9 Feel This Way 3:43
10 Continue? 4:15
11 Glitch 2:05
12 Wave Bounce 3:01

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