![]() In any case, Secret Chiefs 3 is an intriguing project, and their latest offering, Book of Souls: Folio A, shows that they are still very much a force to be reckoned with.īook of Souls: Folio A (henceforth, Folio A) is the sequel to 2004’s Book of Horizions and is therefore in the unenviable position of having to follow up the album generally agreed to be the band’s finest. Bungle, or maybe because of their work with established experimental genius John Zorn, or maybe just because their music is often surprisingly appealing as well as disarmingly different. ![]() Maybe it’s because half their core lineup used to play with Mr. ![]() ![]() The point is, these guys are right at the forefront of modern avant garde, both in terms of creativity and success. Although their name is probably more a reflection of composer/guitarist/mastermind Trey Spruance’s penchant for all things occult and esoteric, it is very easy to see the band as a transcendent cosmic authority of the musical realm, residing on a higher plane where their bizarre mix of sounds and styles is perhaps a little less otherworldly. Secret Chiefs 3 are one of the more aptly named bands I have encountered. Review Summary: The latest addition to The Book of Truth is another feather in Secret Chiefs 3's cap.
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