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Debut album the universe smiles upon you is scheduled for release at the end of this year. Taking influence from 1960s thai funk their name literally translates to engine fly. If you want to hear more music that fits the late night tales vibe, why not pop over to spotify and check out our lnt likes playlists, curated by. Bassist laura lee, guitarist mark speer, and drummer donald johnson recorded their debut album the universe smiles upon you in a barn. Im ready to declare a winner in november for my album of the year. The universe smiles upon you by khruangbin so, i started crashing there tuesday nights. Taking influence from 1960s 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. The universe smiles upon you by khruangbin cd, feb2016. Khruangbin the universe smiles upon you lp sampler youtube. Also available in itunes more by khruangbin see all. You are being redirected, please follow this link to. Khruangbin the universe smiles upon you releases discogs. Khruangbin the universe smiles upon you 2016, 180g. Texan trio khruangbin take inspiration from exotica, thai funk, psychedelia, and surf on their debut album the universe smiles upon you, issued by late night tales offshoot night time stories.
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