The debut full-length from Khruangbin, "The Universe Smiles Upon You," is a masterclass in instrumental world-music-infused funk and soul. The album offers a mesmerizing, hypnotic journey through their signature sound.
- The album was self-released by the band on Khruangbin Music in November 2015. It was later reissued by Night Time Stories.
- "The Universe Smiles Upon You" was widely praised for its unique blend of global influences and laid-back grooves, establishing Khruangbin as a significant new voice in instrumental music.
- Songs like "White Gloves" and "August 10" became fan favorites, showcasing the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes without vocals.
Khruangbin is a threed-piece group from Texas. They are best known for their sprawling, internationalist, psychedelic-funk-soul sound. At the time of this release, they were still largely unknown, an underground act who had been releasing EPs for a few years.
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