Their first new record in over five years. Tortoise have been expanding the definition of rock music for over fifteen years. "Beacons" gives nods to techno, punk, electro, lo-fi noise, cut up beats, heavily processed synths, and mournful, elegiac dirges. CD version is presented in a 4-panel mini-LP style jacket. LP is pressed on HQ 180-gram virgin vinyl and is presented in an old-style top-on gatefold jacket with artworked inner sleeve and MP3 download coupon.