Someone in Tortoise must be up on Taoist philosophy. They are the musical equivalent of wu wei, a Taoist concept that roughly translates to “effortless action.” They adapt to a changing environment, floating past the “post-rock” backlash (a term they do not identify with or endorse) like water flows around rocks. Their interviews emphasize and … Continue reading Tortoise – TNT (Thrill Jockey, 1998)