Blog: Chewing gum for the ears

A post-rock staple for years, it's remarkable that Tortoise has continued to be a relevant instrumental band until this, their sixth proper full-length release (or eighth depending on what you're counting). Beacons of Ancestorship is another strange and compelling addition to their catalog, blending a wealth of genres such as Jazz, rock, and electronica into a complex and experimental whole, and will no doubt feel like a welcome return to form for some. Their formless, shifting songs consistently surprise and take a few spins to truly begin to understand, making this an album that may require some patience [...]

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