While it’s been five years since Chicago instrumentalists Tortoise have released a proper studio album, their new LP titled Beacons of Ancestorship is well worth the wait. The album not only offers 11 tracks that blend and bridge genres, but the band stays true to their defined progressive, post-rock sound and manage to subtly slip in their influences and inspirations without hitting you over the head.

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Instrumental post-rockers Tortoise dropped 2 new tracks to download for free from their forthcoming album Beacons of Ancestorship (Thrill Jockey). While the new disc won’t be out until June 22, an mp3 of “High Class Slim Came Floatin’ In” was made available via Stereogum, as well as “Prepare Your Coffin” over at Pitchfork.

Already slated to perform at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park July 17 as part of the the “Write the Night: Set Lists by Request” series (fans who purchase tickets will be able to vote on what the band plays in their set), a few additional tour dates were also announced today which include a trip to Japan July 24.