Artist
Tortoise
Tortoise formed in Chicago in 1990 and spent the next several years quietly redrawing what a rock band could sound like. John McEntire joined in 1991, bringing a producer's instincts and a fondness for Steve Reich's minimalism that pushed the band toward samplers and electronics alongside guitars, bass, and drums.
The full story is in Post-Rock.
At a glance
- Active
- 1990–present
- From
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Records in the issues
- 1 (1996), 1 of them a Start here pick
- Original label
- Thrill Jockey
- Listening guide track
- “Shake Hands With Danger”
Listen
In the Post-Rock listening guide: “Shake Hands With Danger”
In the issues
- Post-RockPrincipal · 1986-2005 · Members
Post-Rock is a genre from International (Louisville, Chicago, Montreal, Glasgow), 1986–2005. Its principal artists include Slint, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai and Tortoise. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 19 dated events.
Records
Family tree
Bands that shared members with Tortoise, and who.
- Slint1986–1992David Pajo
- Isotope 2171997–Dan Bitney, Jeff Parker, John Herndon
- King Kong1989–David Pajo, John McEntire
- Bastro1987–1993Bundy K. Brown, John McEntire