On February 20, 2001, “Thrill Jockey” label released “Standards”, the fourth Tortoise studio album. It was recorded in 2000, at “Soma” in Chicago, and was produced by John McEntire.

Personnel:

• Jeff Parker – guitar, bass
• Dan Bitney – bass, guitar, percussion, vibes, marimba, keyboards, baritone saxophone
• Douglas McCombs – bass, bass 6, guitar, lap steel
• John Herndon – drums, vibes, keyboards, sequencing
• John McEntire – drums, modular synthesizer, ring modulator guitar, electric harpsichord, keyboards

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Parker, Dan Bitney, Douglas McCombs, John Herndon and John McEntire.

1. Seneca
2. Eros
3. Benway
4. Firefly
5. Six Pack
6. Eden 2
7. Monica
8. Blackjack
9. Eden 1
10. Speakeasy