Khruangbin - The Universe Smiles Upon You ii Nick Chuba a magical collision of Brill

a magical collision of Brill Building hooks and uncompromising No Wave

folk mysticism and heavy-grooving cosmic synths combine on this unprecedented survey of spiritual Martinique polymath Gratien Midonet’s first four albums

including the 22-track bonus CD

including Noel Gallagher

Khruangbin - The Universe Smiles Upon You ii Nick Chuba a magical collision of BrillKhruangbin return to the source, re recording their debut with a decade of live experience, instinct and playfulness folded into the material. Now titled The Universe Smiles Upon You ii, these sessions take place in the same family barn of guitarist Mark Speer, across the same early January dates in which the original album was created. Same dirt floor, same cold conditions, same all live takes but the songs shift. Some remain close to their outlines,