- The Catastrophist (Bonus Track Edition) · 2015
- TNT · 1998
- TNT · 1998
- Millions Now Living Will Never Die · 1996
- Beacons of Ancestorship (Bonus Track Version) · 2009
- TNT · 1998
- TNT · 1998
- Standards · 2001
- It's All Around You · 2004
- TNT · 1998
- Beacons of Ancestorship (Bonus Track Version) · 2009
- Standards · 2001
- Standards · 2001
Essential Albums
Albums
- 2004
- 2001
- 1998
- 1994
Music Videos
Artist Playlists
- Chicago post-rock pioneers who defy categorisation.
- The source material for one of indie rock's most innovative bands.
- Incredible layering and meticulous communication.
Singles & EPs
Compilations
Appears On
About Tortoise
During the early 1990s, Tortoise helped to lay the foundation for what's come to be known as "post rock." Part of an incestuous Chicago scene bent on using rock instruments and formats without adhering to traditional song structure, Tortoise incorporates dub, electronica, moody atmospherics, and prog-rock leanings in the service of their forward-looking style.
- ORIGIN
- Chicago, IL, United States
- FORMED
- 1990
- GENRE
- Alternative