The Catastrophist is the band's seventh album, released in 2016. It features guest appearances from other musicians, which is a rarity for the band.
- The album was recorded at Rivington Sound in New York and Engine Studios in Chicago. It was produced by Tortoise and Katie Teague.
- The album was Tortoise's first release on Thrill Jockey in seven years. It features guest vocals from Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo and aerial artist/vocalist Mikael Jorgensen of Wilco.
- It reached number 14 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. It also charted at number 48 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
Tortoise is a post-punk, jazz, and electronic band from Chicago. They are best known for their experimental, instrumental music that blends genres and draws on krautrock and dub influences.
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