THE UNIVERSE SMILES UPON YOU II (WHITE VINYL)

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🎵 LISTENING EXPERIENCE:

Artist: KHRUANGBIN

Ten years after their groundbreaking debut The Universe Smiles Upon You introduced the world to Khruangbin's mesmerizing blend of Thai funk, surf rock, and psychedelic soul, the Houston trio return to where it all began. Recorded in the same family barn where guitarist Mark Speer laid down those hypnotic riffs a decade ago, The Universe Smiles Upon You II is both a homecoming and a bold step forward.

The album captures Khruangbin at their most reflective and refined. The dirt floors, brutally cold conditions, and minimal sound isolation remain unchanged—but the band themselves have transformed. These songs shimmer with the "lightning-in-a-bottle" energy that defined their early work, yet they're infused with ten years of global touring, creative evolution, and the wisdom that comes from knowing who you are as artists.

From the opening notes, you're transported to a sonic world uniquely Khruangbin's own: languid basslines from Laura Lee that groove like honey, Speer's reverb-drenched guitar melodies that evoke both desert highways and Southeast Asian night markets, and Donald "DJ" Johnson's drums that lock everything into a meditative, irresistible pocket. This is music for deep listening, for late-night drives, for moments when you want to drift away without ever losing the groove.

This special white vinyl edition is the perfect way to experience an album that bridges past and present, honoring Khruangbin's roots while celebrating how far they've traveled.

Format: 2LP White Vinyl
Label: Dead Oceans
Catalogue Number: DOC383LP-C1
Release Date: December 5, 2025