2013 and 1/3: The Best Albums of the 2010s (So Far)

Secret Chiefs 3: Satellite Supersonic Vol. 1 Secret Chiefs 3: Satellite Supersonic Vol. 1 (Mimicry, 5/25/10)

“Circumambulation”

Secret Chiefs 3: UR: “Circumambulation”

Each orbiting the musical genius of Trey Spruance, the Secret Chiefs 3 satellite groups represent different sonic dimensions of the band’s expansive, undefinable sound. Following Traditionalists‘ full-length take on Italy’s giallo movement, Satellite Supersonic Vol. 1 mostly collects seven-inch material from SC3 subgroups UR, Ishraqiyyun, and Electromagnetic Azoth.

UR, the Chiefs’ “suprasensory surf” squad, presents three tracks of heavily tremolo-ed rock guitar surrounded by synthesized sounds, Eastern instrumentation, and epic motifs. Spruance’s most Eastern-infused ensemble, Ishraqiyyun retains a masterful balance between each side of the globe, as psychedelic and electronic elements are entangled with the Indian sarangi and an electrified Persian setar.

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