Khruangbin - The Universe Smiles Upon You ii

Recorded a decade after their debut, The Universe Smiles Upon You ii finds Khruangbin returning to the Central Texas barn where it all began to reimagine the album that launched their quietly world-changing sound. Rather than remaster or embellish, Laura Lee, Mark Speer, and DJ Johnson recut the record entirely, ten new performances shaped by ten years of touring, listening, and living together. The results feel warmer, looser, and more assured, with expanded grooves, subtler dynamics, and an easy confidence that comes from deep trust. It’s not nostalgia, nor revisionism, but a living reflection: the same songs, seen through older eyes and steadier hands, glowing gently in the present tense. Released on beautiful white/clear double vinyl with a gatefold cover, this one is not to be missed.