CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Tortoise:beacons of Ancestorship

By: Dennis Cook Listen to this loud. From the siren whine and skydiving dub drop of the opening notes of "High Class Slim Came Floatin' In" on through the delightful analog stroke and circular spin of closer "Charteroak Foundation," there's a strong sense of funky mischievousness to Tortoise's sixth album, and it's best heard at skeleton vibrating volumes for maximum efficiency. A true original's original, the band moves with the tight, limber motion of healthy muscle under smooth skin on Beac...

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