The Catastrophist Explained

The Catastrophist
Type:studio
Artist:Tortoise
Cover:Tortoise - The Catastrophist.jpg
Studio:Soma Electronic Music Studios
Genre:Post-rock
Label:Thrill Jockey
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Prev Year:2009

The Catastrophist is the seventh studio album by American post-rock band Tortoise.[1] It was released on Thrill Jockey in 2016.[2] It features vocal contributions from Todd Rittmann and Georgia Hubley.[3]

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[4] 10
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[5] 24
US Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[6] 13
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[7] 38

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Q&A: Tortoise On The Catastrophist & The Process Of Making Music Without Limitations. Stereogum. T. Cole. Rachel. January 12, 2016. April 20, 2017.
  2. Web site: Tortoise Return with 'The Catastrophist', Announce Tour Dates. Exclaim!. Gregory. Adams. October 6, 2015. April 20, 2017.
  3. Web site: Tortoise announce new album & tour (dates, new song stream). BrooklynVegan. Andrew. Sacher. October 6, 2015. April 20, 2017.
  4. Tortoise - Chart history - Heatseekers Albums. Billboard. April 20, 2017.
  5. Tortoise - Chart history - Independent Albums. Billboard. April 20, 2017.
  6. Tortoise - Chart history - Tastemaker Albums. Billboard. April 20, 2017.
  7. Tortoise - Chart history - Top Rock Albums. Billboard. April 20, 2017.