Khruangbin - The Universe Smiles Upon YouTaking influence from 1960's 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 sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf rock cool. The Texan trio is formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald "DJ" Johnson on drums. 'The Universe Smiles Upon You' was recorded at their spiritual home, a remote barn deep

åÊTheir music incorporates elements of classical Indian music

'Eponymous' gives the listener a sense of the band's change from folk-rock to rock

and has been commercially unavailable since its first release

Jeff Tweedy

Bobby Drake (drums)

And it all comes at a key time and place

and Timothy Leary

The album was recorded by musicians Kev Bales and Tony Foster - a duo known for working with Spritualized

The pantheon of performers known by but one name is full of superstars

‰ÛÏThat he tackles an alien style so adeptly is proof of Moir̩‰۪s versatility and technical prowess‰۝ - Resident AdvisoråÊ

A link between the pre- and post-punk eras

LP - 140 Gram Vinyl