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Tortoise out of hibernation: three-disc set due in April

Mike_Diver by Mike Diver [Edit this content] ▾ 5 comments 13:15 January 10th, 2006
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Mighty fine Chicago jazz-rockin' types Tortoise are to release a three-disc collection or rare songs and remixes in April. The release will feature material from the band's last remix effort, Rhythms, Resolutions and Clusters, alongside tour-only singles and other rarities.

Remixes are contributed from the likes of Mike Watt, Yo La Tengo and Autechre. The triple-disc effort's not the only release on Tortoise's cards right now, though - a new studio album is on the way.

"We're trying to get away from playing so many 'songs' and just focus on more rhythmic or ethereal aspects in the music," said guitarist Jeff Parker. "We're not even actually sure what we mean by that, but it's something we've noticed is kind of absent in a general sense from our music. It's something we'd like to cultivate."

Tortoise

man,

I love Tortoise

magpieboy | 10 Jan '06, 13:32 | X | Reply

at the end of january

their collaboration with Will Oldham is out! so my inbox tells me. i cannot wait.

benmarwood | 10 Jan '06, 13:41 | X | Reply

Oh shizzle yes it is...

...but is it good? Hmmmm...

Mike_Diver @benmarwood | 10 Jan '06, 13:43 | X | Reply

well

if you'd been keeping an eye on the messageboard you'd have seen my post saying.... yes
it is. its ace. january 23rd.

Jamie_Summers @Mike_Diver | 10 Jan '06, 15:11 | X | Reply

i will not like it

until Pitchfork tells me its good.

benmarwood @Jamie_Summers | 11 Jan '06, 12:36 | X | Reply

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