| Disc 1 | |||
| Side A | |||
| 1. | From Nothing | 01:06 | |
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| 2. | Mother Animal | 14:31 | Show lyrics |
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| Side B | |||
| 3. | Not the Last Return | 01:29 | |
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| 4. | Bounty of Age | 13:44 | Show lyrics |
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| 30:50 | |||
| Disc 2 | |||
| Side A | |||
| 1. | A Friend | 03:06 | |
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| 2. | The Trial | 17:34 | Show lyrics |
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| Side B | |||
| 3. | Challenging | 06:25 | |
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| 4. | The Ambrose Law | 13:32 | Show lyrics |
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| 40:37 | |||
| Original line-up | |
| Band members | |
| Nick Long (R.I.P. 2023) | Bass, Vocals |
| Justin Maranga | Guitars, Vocals |
| Brandon Pierce | Drums, Percussion |
| J. Christopher Watkins | Organ, Piano, Vocals |
| Chico Foley | Electronics, Keyboards, Vocals |
| Guest/Session | |
| David Scott Stone | Modular synth (tracks 5, 6) |
| Sera Timms | Vocals (track 6) |
| Ramiro Zapata | Cello (track 8) |
| Miscellaneous staff | |
| Pete Lyman | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| Original line-up | |
| Nick Long (R.I.P. 2023) | Bass, Vocals |
| Justin Maranga | Guitars, Vocals |
| Brandon Pierce | Drums, Percussion |
| J. Christopher Watkins | Organ, Piano, Vocals |
| Chico Foley | Electronics, Keyboards, Vocals |
| Original line-up | |
| David Scott Stone | Modular synth (tracks 5, 6) |
| Sera Timms | Vocals (track 6) |
| Ramiro Zapata | Cello (track 8) |
| Original line-up | |
| Pete Lyman | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
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Gatefold cover.
Recording information:
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Infra Sonic Sound by Pete Lyman, known for his diverse work with Mars Volta, Qui and No Age. Ancestors, including contributions by notable Los Angeles artists David Scott Stone (Melvins, Unwound, Slug), Sera Timms (Black Math Horsemen) and cellist Ramiro Zapata.
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Barcode: 707239010915