Tortoise
Touch

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LP
International Anthem / Indigo
Release date: 24/Oct/2025

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#54 in Other Alternative
#1452 in Rock

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Other Alternative

Product No.:

2101485934

Details / Tracklist:

1. VEXATIONS
2. LAYERED PRESENCE
3. WORKS AND DAYS
4. ELKA
5. PROMENADE A DEUX
6. AXIAL SEAMOUNT
7. A TITLE COMES
8. RATED OG
9. OGANESSON
10. NIGHT GANG

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Description:

"Touch" on LP by Tortoise, released via International Anthem / Indigo, captures the band's trademark blend of post-rock, jazz-inflected rhythms and meticulous studio craft in a warm, analog-friendly format. Across the album, Tortoise weave together interlocking guitar figures, deep, melodic bass lines and finely detailed percussion with subtle electronics, creating music that feels both cerebral and deeply physical. The tracks unfold patiently, building atmosphere through repetition, dynamics and texture rather than conventional verse-chorus structures, inviting attentive listening as much as quiet late-night immersion. This LP pressing emphasizes the spaciousness of the arrangements and the organic interplay between instruments, turning each side into a continuous, cinematic journey where grooves, ambient passages and melodic motifs constantly evolve without ever feeling forced. It is an ideal entry point for new listeners while offering longtime fans another nuanced chapter in the band's ever-expanding sonic universe.

Tortoise, formed in Chicago in the 1990s, are widely regarded as one of the key innovators of post-rock, known for dissolving boundaries between rock, jazz, dub, minimalism and experimental electronics. Over the decades they have built a reputation for highly influential albums and a distinctive ensemble sound based on collective composition and rhythmic sophistication rather than individual showmanship. Their work has shaped generations of experimental bands and continues to resonate far beyond genre labels, making each new release a noteworthy event in contemporary independent music.

International Anthem is a forward-thinking label with roots in Chicago's vibrant scene, known for championing adventurous, genre-defying artists who move freely between jazz, experimental music, soul and beyond. With carefully curated releases, high production standards and a strong sense of visual identity, the label has earned a reputation as a home for some of the most compelling contemporary instrumental and improvised music. Indigo serves as an experienced distribution partner, ensuring that these distinctive records reach dedicated listeners and discerning record stores around the world.

Manufacturer No.:

05280611

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