Tortoise - What's In My Bag?

Long heralded as the poster band for post-rock, Tortoise took a daunting array of influence and crafted a unique sound that astonishingly avoids any sense of pastiche. All of Tortoise's founding members come from punk and indie rock scenes, but by fusing together their love of '70s German psych, electric jazz, minimal composition, dub, progressive rock, hip-hop, avant-garde electronics, film music and traditional American music, the band deftly crafts a sound that is hugely unique and instantly recognizable.
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[@antohall2007]

its like watching Beavis and Butthead in their 40's

[@enowilson]

Great music, great band, great guys.

[@technodroog]

they really have a way with words

[@emmaduncan2991]

I love the artwork on the John Lee Hooker album cover.

[@benibbotson2014]

One of the best bands

[@SkinnyEMedia]

You wouldn't think a band like this were American with great music Tortoise makes. Love "Millions Now Living..."

[@carterdoleman]

It's the end of "High Class Slim Came Floatin' In" off their 2008 album "Beacons of Ancestorship"

[@adrianjohnson2874]

I think that was the beginning of it. Great tune by Tortoise.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

Man, it’s good to see them on Amoeba. Just found this.

[@choozeydestiny268]

Most perfect review of a Deep Medi 12"

[@travisk4215]

Earthless! Haha nice. That’s my buddy Isaiah.

[@locotelocot]

you are iceeee cooold!! thanx, it was driving me crazy!! imm buy that record right now!! thanx!

[@carterdoleman]

You'll love the album. "Gigantes" is the best track off of it, IMO. Check it out. I've been a fan since 1996 and my favorite album of theirs is TNT.

[@mot00rzysta]

Gigantes has an awesome live version, look for "don't look back" on youtube

[@carterdoleman]

@@mot00rzysta I know the one it’s awesome. I think it’s “Don’t look down” though. The one I’m thinking of is then performing on a rooftop.

[@AwesomeWafflesKid]

@@mot00rzysta You realise Tortoise is one of the worst bands of the last 30 years right?

[@jade999111]

@@AwesomeWafflesKid foolish

[@mot00rzysta]

@WafflesKid I'm happy I don't have your ears, dude

[@BrunoVargas86]

I love this guys!

[@locotelocot]

excellent!! i was needing some guidance on tortoise!!! i just listened to tnt!! i am now a fan, fucking-a tortoise daaaaamn, it just makes me sort of mad that i wasted so manny years with worthless music before daaamn, but thanx a lot man!!

[@todosvuelan6943]

Demm jimbo chill man

[@mot00rzysta]

@@todosvuelan6943 fuck off

[@NOWtheband]

Good boys.

[@osodeanteojosyt]

@DannyFuckinTanner of course they do. anyone who likes tortoise also has good taste

[@xiayu27]

How high are they?

[@emmaduncan2991]

I think I know why they are called "Tortoise" they are kinda slow...

[@mot00rzysta]

how low are you ?

[@xiayu27]

@@mot00rzysta I wasn't hating on anyone when I asked that question back then, but I was pretty low earlier today after listening to some poop on the local news!

[@asmrcathedral1469]

@@xiayu27 lol

[@mot00rzysta]

@@xiayu27 thanks for the info, cheers !

[@OpaqueVisions47]

This was almost painful to watch. These guys were totally ready for this vid, not awkward at all.

[@basehead617]

The whole band is like truly not good with being on camera or talking to media, introverts to the max

[@bmvkman]

1:48 "hmmm what do i say here.... umm.... reminds me of jimi hendrix with the wipers." phew!

[@iateyourass]

I didn't know Jeffery Tambor was in a band... Hey now!

[@locotelocot]

im completely new to toirtoise, but i dig, can someone pleaseeeeeee, tell me the name of the song at the beginning???? im fucking dying here!!!

[@adrianjohnson2874]

High Class Slim Came Floatin' In from 2009 Thrill Jockey album Beacons of Ancestorship.

[@deathkampdrone]

@superlou1s Dude, your uncle's band is like the finest on the planet! :O

[@gyqz]

I don't really have a thing with their choice of music, but I'm willing to hook up with either of them......

[@RayZappa]

Don't touch my John Lee Hooker record!

[@mediumstudio]

like X10000000000

[@BryanHalo123]

Amoeba pulling people off the street to start 'what's in your bag'.

[@narasimha7187]

That was, underwhelming.