On April 6, 2004, “Thrill Jockey” label released “It’s All Around You”, the fifth Tortoise album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Soma Electronic Music Studios” in Chicago, Illinois.
Personnel:
- Jeff Parker – guitar
- Douglas McCombs – bass
- John McEntire – synthesizer, electronics, drums, recording, mixing
- John Herndon – drums
- Dan Bitney – percussion
- Kelly Hogan – additional vocals
- Roger Seibel – mastering
- Oliver Wasow – artwork
- Matthew Girardi – design
- Peter Girardi – design
- Sheila Sachs – layout
- Anna Z – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Jeff Parker, Douglas McCombs, John McEntire, John Herndon and Dan Bitney.
- It’s All Around You
- The Lithium Stiffs
- Crest
- Stretch (You Are All Right)
- Unknown
- Dot/Eyes
- On the Chin
- By Dawn
- Five Too Many
- Salt the Skies