The Universe Smiles upon You
2015 studio album by Khruangbin
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The Universe Smiles upon You is the debut studio album by American musical trio Khruangbin. It was released November 6, 2015 under Night Time Stories label.[1][2]
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| Released | November 6, 2015 | |||
| Length | 39:40 | |||
| Label | Night Time Stories | |||
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Critical reception
Max Savage Levenson of Paste reviewed The Universe Smiles upon You is "a subtle dance, a constellation of small movements and highly nuanced arrangements that unfolds seamlessly, like ripples on the water."[3] Peter Helman of Stereogum said "The album is something both groove-heavy and dreamy, and it absolutely evokes the deep-in-the-wilderness".[4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Laura Lee and Mark Speer, except "The Man Who Took My Sunglasses", written by Andy Wilkins.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Mr. White" | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Two Fish and an Elephant" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Dern Kala" | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Little Joe & Mary" | 5:08 |
| 5. | "White Gloves" | 3:38 |
| 6. | "People Everywhere (Still Alive)" | 2:39 |
| 7. | "The Man Who Took My Sunglasses" | 2:13 |
| 8. | "August Twelve" | 6:13 |
| 9. | "Balls and Pins" | 3:28 |
| 10. | "Zionsville" | 4:11 |
Personnel
Khruangbin
- Laura Lee – bass, vocals
- Mark Speer – guitar, percussion, vocals
- Donald "DJ" Johnson – drums
Additional musician
- Wilhelm Van Horn – pedal steel guitar
Charts
| Chart (2019–2026) | Peak position |
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| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[5] | 120 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] | 83 |