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Rock · 2001 · 10 tracks

Standards

Tortoise

A sharp, restless evolution of post-rock where clean jazz precision meets distorted drum grooves and glitchy electronic mutations.

February 19, 2001 · Thrill Jockey

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A restless, intellectually stimulating blend of mechanical precision and organic grit.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Seneca
6:20
02
Eros
4:27
03
Benway
4:46
04
Firefly
3:57
05
Six Pack
3:11
06
Eden 2
2:09
07
Monica
6:30
08
Blackjack
4:08
09
Eden 1
2:37
10
Speakeasy
6:19
Moments Worth Listening For
The opening of Seneca where the drums are pushed into red-lined distortion against a heavy bass groove.
The sudden shift in Benway from a vibraphone melody to a series of jarring, stop-start prog-rock pauses.
The mid-track mutation of Monica where an 80s R&B vibe dissolves into a disorienting stereo drum experiment.
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