Tortoise

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Formed 1990.

Tortoise Nicky J. Sims/Redferns

Biography

Tortoise is an American post-rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1990.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Millions Now Living Will Never Die 2012

    Review of Millions Now Living Will Never Die

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    Chicago outfit’s influential second LP reissued on vinyl.

  2. Beacons of Ancestorship 2009

    Review of Beacons of Ancestorship

    Reviewed by Sid Smith

    A snappy combination of intellect and intuition.

  3. It's All Around You 2004

    Review of It's All Around You

    Reviewed by Peter Marsh

    If you're planning building a space age batchelor pad halfway up the Amazon, this'll...

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