On June 22, 1994, “Thrill Jockey” label released the self-titled, debut Tortoise album. It was recorded November – December 1993, at “Idful Music” in Chicago, and was produced by Dan Bitney, Bundy K. Brown, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs and John McEntire.

Personnel:

• Douglas McCombs – bass guitar, guitar, arrangements
• John McEntire – drums, synthesizer, electronics, recording, mixing
• Dan Bitney – percussion, arrangements
• John Herndon – drums, arrangements
• Bundy K. Brown – recording assistant, mixing assistant
• Sam Prekop – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Dan Bitney, Bundy K. Brown, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs and John McEntire.

1. Magnet Pulls Through
2. Night Air
3. Ry Cooder
4. Onions Wrapped in Rubber
5. Tin Cans & Twine
6. Spiderwebbed
7. His Second Story Island
8. On Noble
9. Flyrod
10. Cornpone Brunch