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BUMPS - Bumps

Beats, Breaks, Raw, Drums, by Tortoise drummers Bitney, Herndon, and McEntire

The three percussion experts behind the seminal indie rock / post rock band, Tortoise, showcase their rhythmical prowess, coming together for this self-titled concept break beat record entitled Bumps.

As members of Tortoise, these three gentlemen helped infuse a new aesthetic into the indie rock scene of the 1990s. The group set themselves apart by focusing on instrumental prowess and group interaction. Instead of the tried and true themes of familiar alternative and punk, Tortoise opened up their scope of influences to create a new musical vision – dubiously called “post rock” – incorporating styles from genres such as Krautrock, dub, avant-garde jazz, classical minimalism, ambient and space music, film music, and British electronica.

One of indie rock’s most in-demand master producers of the last decade,Tortoise’s producer/drummer/vibes-player John McEntire has worked with a staggering number of artists as engineer, producer and remixer. With Bumps, he lends his talents toward pushing the boundaries of a typical break beat record, fusing influences from funk, Brazilian, Latin music, Afrobeat and more.

John McEntire is or has been a member of Tortoise, Slint, Gastr del Sol, The Sea and Cake, Isotope 217.

TRACKLISTING

01. A Safe Balm
02. Biotic Discussion
03. …As Bond Did
04. Crass Jenny
05. Craven
06. Deal Tree
07. Hello, Leo
08. Can You See?
09. Sniper Growl
10. OK!!!
11. A Dumb Month
12. Baby Johann
13. Exponent Memoir
14. Nashira
15. Fun Injury
16. Dawn At Dawn
17. Bin Johnston
18. Intermission Pt. 1
19. Intermission Pt. 2
20. Thorny Joint
21. Tryplmeade Gorsmatch
22. Don't Cry, My Son
23. Swingland Hit

BUMPS! - Bumps is available through Stones Throw / Basement Digs, and distributed by Creative Vibes

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