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TNT is the third studio album by the Chicago-based post-rock band Tortoise, released in 1999 on Thrill Jockey Records. The album is noted for its complex integration of electronic textures, jazz fusion, dub, and krautrock influences. It was recorded using extensive multi-track layering, samplers, and varied instrumentation including vibraphones, synthesizers, and guitars. TNT appeals to listeners of experimental rock, instrumental music, and the midwestern post-rock scene.
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Tortoise - TNT ranks #70 of 214 in the Indie Rock Album ranking, behind Beach House - Bloom, ahead of Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love Bad News.
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What year did Tortoise release their album TNT?
"TNT" is the third studio album by the Chicago-based instrumental band Tortoise, released in 1999. It served as the highly anticipated follow-up to their groundbreaking 1996 record "Millions Now Living Will Never Die."
What record label released Tortoise's TNT?
The album was released on Thrill Jockey Records, an independent label based in Chicago. Thrill Jockey was instrumental in defining the sound of the 90s post-rock movement alongside bands like Trans Am.
What musical genres influenced Tortoise's TNT?
"TNT" is famous for incorporating complex jazz influences and electronic textures into its instrumental arrangements. The album blends acoustic instruments like vibes and horns with subtle digital programming.
Who plays drums for Tortoise on the album TNT?
Tortoise features a dual-drummer setup, with both John McEntire and Dan Bitney performing on the album. McEntire also served as the producer and recording engineer for "TNT," capturing the band's intricate rhythms.
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