Tortoise (album)
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Tortoise is the debut studio album
by Chicago instrumental rock
band
Tortoise
, released in 1994 on the Thrill Jockey
record label
.
The album is dedicated to the memory Michael F. Cergizan, who was a member of bassist Doug McCombs
', and John Herndon's (both current members of Tortoise) band "Simple." in 1988.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Chicago instrumental rock
Instrumental rock
Instrumental rock is a type of rock music which emphasizes musical instruments, and which features very little or no singing.Examples of instrumental rock can be found in practically every subgenre of rock, often from musicians who specialize in the style, most notably Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Link...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Tortoise
Tortoise (band)
Tortoise is an American post-rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1990.-Music:Tortoise's almost entirely instrumental music defies easy categorization, and the group gained significant attention from their early career. The members have roots in Chicago's fertile music scene, playing in...
, released in 1994 on the Thrill Jockey
Thrill Jockey
Thrill Jockey Records is an American independent record label established in 1992 in New York City by former Atlantic Records A&R representative Bettina Richards.-History:...
record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
.
The album is dedicated to the memory Michael F. Cergizan, who was a member of bassist Doug McCombs
Doug McCombs
Douglas McCombs plays bass and guitar with the instrumental rock band Tortoise and leads the instrumental band Brokeback. He is also the longtime bassist for the rock band Eleventh Dream Day.-References:...
', and John Herndon's (both current members of Tortoise) band "Simple." in 1988.
Track listing
- "Magnet Pulls Through" – 4:37
- "Night Air" – 3:50
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" – 7:04 - "Onions Wrapped in Rubber" – 6:40
- "Tin Cans & Twine" – 4:20
- "Spiderwebbed" – 8:33
- "His Second Story Island" – 2:41
- "On Noble" – 4:05
- "Flyrod" – 3:29
- "Cornpone Brunch" – 4:44