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.

1. It’s All Around You
2. The Lithium Stiffs
3. Crest
4. Stretch (You Are All Right)
5. Unknown
6. Dot/Eyes
7. On the Chin
8. By Dawn
9. Five Too Many
10. Salt the Skies