Name: The Universe Smiles Upon You
Brand: Khruangbin

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ALNLP40R

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r8149748]

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-02-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

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5060391090764

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Black LP

alncd40

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2015-11-06

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Artist

Khruangbin

Genre GB

Psychedelic

Label GB

Night Time Stories

Khruangbin is a US band hailing from Houston, Texas, with roots in Burton, Texas. Their name translates to "airplane" in Thai, paying homage to the Thai rock/funk that inspired their formation. The airplane symbolizes the diverse range of influences that have shaped their music. Deep in the countryside of Texas, they create and record all of their material in a tranquil barn setting which serves as a constant source of inspiration.

Night Time Stories (or NightTimeStories) is [l349159]' sister label for original artist releases. Founded in 2013.

[b][u]Note:[/u] For company credits like (phonograpic) copyright etc. [l204413] is used.[/b]

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Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai... Khruangbin's debut album The Universe Smiles Upon You is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool. The Texan trio is formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald "DJ" Johnson on drums.

The Universe Smiles Upon You was recorded at their spiritual home, a remote barn deep in the Texas countryside where their first rehearsals took place. The band listened to a lot of different types of music on the long drives out to the country but their favourites were 60s and 70s Thai cassettes gleaned from the cult Monrakplengthai blog and compilations of southeast Asian pop, rock and funk. This had a heavy impact on the direction of the band, the scales they used and the inflection of the melodies; which coupled with the spaciousness of the Texan countryside culminated in Khruangbin forming their exotic, individual sound.

Although the band was conceived as an instrumental outfit, The Universe Smiles Upon You features the first Khruangbin recordings with vocals. Tracks "People Everywhere (Still Alive)", "Balls and Pins" and recent single "White Gloves" show a new dimension to the band. The seeds of Khruangbin were sown when Mark and Laura were invited to tour with Ninja Tune's YPPAH supporting Bonobo across his 2010 American tour.

The Universe Smiles Upon You

Music GB

Discover The Universe Smiles Upon You by Khruangbin. Vinyl, CD, and LP formats available. Bass-heavy, psychedelic sound influenced by 1960's Thai funk. Label: Night Time Stories.