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Book M
Studio album by
Released18 September 2001 (2001-09-18)
Recorded2001 (2001)
Studio
Various
GenreExperimental rock
Length54:58
LabelWeb of Mimicry
ProducerTrey Spruance
Secret Chiefs 3 chronology
Eyes of Flesh, Eyes of Flame
(1999)
Book M
(2001)
Book of Horizons
(2004)

Book M is the third studio album by Secret Chiefs 3, released on 18 September 2001 by Web of Mimicry.[1][2][3][4] Founding member Trevor Dunn contributed less to the recording sessions that previously due to involvement in metal supergroup Fantômas.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

Blake Butler of AllMusic commended the production and musicianship of Book M, saying "the band proves that they command an amazing grip on their musical reigns, executing flawlessly tight arrangements, even if they are extremely peculiar."[5] Sean Murphy of PopMatters called the album "a near-masterpiece and while it’s delightfully weird enough to scare off the amateurs, there is abundant joy to be found within."[6]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Trey Spruance

Observance of the Word
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Knights of Damcar" 2:59
2."Hagia Sophia" 4:08
3."Vajra"traditional3:34
4."Ship of Fools (Stone of Exile)" 3:35
Engagement of the Sword
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
5."Horsemen of the Invisible" 3:36
6."Combat for the Angel" 6:03
7."Zulfiqar III" 5:14
8."Siege Perilous"Salterello IV, traditional5:42
9."Dolorous Stroke" 2:35
Ritual of the Cup
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
10."Blaze of the Grail"Rahul Dev Burman3:58
11."Lapsit Exillis" 1:38
12."Lapis Baitulous" 2:23
13."Safina"Girma Beyene9:35

Personnel

Adapted from the Book M liner notes.[7]

Secret Chiefs 3

Additional musicians

Production and design

Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States 2001 Web of Mimicry CD WOM 006
France 2015 !Angrr! LP GRr 018

References

  1. ^ Pehling, Dave (August 31, 2018). "CBS SF Talks to Trey Spruance of Secret Chiefs 3". CBS San Francisco. CBS Broadcasting Inc. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Oyama, Olivia (October 2011). "Trey Spruance: Mr. Bungle and Secret Chiefs 3". Tape Op (85). John Baccigaluppi. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "Reader Top 10's". CMJ New Music Monthly. 70 (745). CMJ Network, Inc.: 44–62 December 31, 2001. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  4. ^ "Secret Chiefs 3: Book M". The Wire (233–238). Tony Herrington: 54. 1998. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Butler, Blake. "Secret Chiefs 3: Book M > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  6. ^ Murphy, Sean (November 10, 2011). "The Alchemist: Trey Spruance's Ongoing Quest for Greatness". PopMatters. PopMatters Media, Inc. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  7. ^ Book M (booklet). Secret Chiefs 3. Felton, California: Web of Mimicry. 2001.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)