Title: Eh.
Product review: This is a disservice to Tortoise only because it's so highly rated. I'd have more to say about this album if there WAS more of an album to say things about. It doesn't succeed in being minimalist, and 'ambient rock' is too generous a term. There's just not much of anything going on here. It sounds like a promising high school drum and bass duo who got some of their friends together and did a few weed-infused weekend recording sessions. If you let it be a simple first-outing low-budget indie rock exploration, it's alright. I've had some nice times around the house with it on in the background."Cornpone Brunch" is a decent track. It's the only one that gives any glimpse of the skill and creativity the band would come to achieve. If you're a Tortoise fan and want to explore their complete discography, you'll probably be interested in this album simply to witness them in an embryonic state. If you're anyone else, don't bother at all with this album and go straight for one of their later offerings.
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