First Grand Constitution and Bylaws is the debut studio album by American experimental rock band Secret Chiefs 3, released on September 30, 1996 by Amarillo Records.
Release history
In 2000 Web of Mimicry remastered and reissued the album on CD bonus tracks "Emir of the Bees". In 2011, French label !Angrr! issued the release with a further bonus track on vinyl.
Critical reception
AllMusic praised the album, noting that "the trio somehow [manage] to concoct even more mysterious and demented compositions than Mr. Bungle".
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from the First Grand Constitution and Bylaws liner notes.
Secret Chiefs 3 Trevor Dunn – bass guitar, vocals Danny Heifetz – drums, trombone, percussion Trey Spruance – electric guitar, organ, synthesizer, sampler, tape, bass guitar , vocals , recording, mixing, editing, illustrations, art direction
Additional musicians Kris Hendrickson – backing vocals Clinton "Bär" McKinnon – saxophone , bass guitar
Production and design Billy Anderson – recording and mixing Mike Bogus – additional engineering Mike Johnson – editing Mari Kono – photography Margaret Murray – design Marc Orten – additional engineering Guy Slater – mastering Gregg Turkington – executive production
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United States 1996 Amarillo CD ACM-603 1998 Web of Mimicry WoM 003 France 2012 !Angrr! LP GRr 015
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