The Universe Also Collapses
2019 studio album by Gong
The Universe Also Collapses | ||||
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Studio album by Gong | ||||
Released | 10 May 2019 (2019-05-10) | |||
Studio | Snorkel Studios, London | |||
Genre | Psychedelic rock | |||
Length | 43:01 | |||
Label | Kscope | |||
Producer | Gong | |||
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Singles from The Universe Also Collapses | ||||
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Source | Rating |
PopMatters | 8/10[2] |
The Universe Also Collapses is a studio album by the psychedelic rock band Gong, released on 10 May 2019 by Kscope. The album was highly acclaimed.[3][4]
Track listing
All music by Gong; lyrics by Kavus Torabi.
- "Forever Reoccurring" – 20:36
- "If Never I'm and Ever You" – 2:27
- "My Sawtooth Wake" – 13:15
- "The Elemental" – 6:43
Personnel
- Ian East – flute, bass clarinet, soprano, tenor and baritone saxophone
- Fabio Golfetti – electric guitar, gliss guitar and singing
- Cheb Nettles – drums, piano, theremin and singing
- Dave Sturt – bass guitar, synthesiser and singing
- Kavus Torabi – singing, electric guitar, acoustic guitar and harmonium
Technical
- Recorded and mixed by Frank Byng at Snorkel Studios, London
- Produced by Gong
- Mastered by Andy Jackson at Tube Mastering
Artwork
- Artwork and layout at 57design.co.uk
- Photograph by Xu Yiming
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 32 |
UK Album Sales (OCC)[6] | 40 |
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[7] | 34 |
UK Vinyl Albums (OCC)[8] | 25 |
UK Record Store (OCC)[9] | 25 |
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[10] | 3 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[11] | 15 |
UK Independent Album Breakers (OCC)[12] | 2 |
References
- ^ Munro, Scott (28 February 2019). "Gong reveal new album The Universe Also Collapses - listen to The Elemental". Prog. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Blum, Jordan (20 May 2019). "Gong Continue Their Stellar Revitalized Streak on 'The Universe Also Collapses'". PopMatters. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Jackson, David (10 November 2023). "Ozric Tentacles and Gong bring co-headline tour to the Roadmender". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (10 December 2021). "Gong release new live clip of My Sawtooth Wake". Gong. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Vinyl Albums Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Record Store Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Album Breakers Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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Gong
- Fabio Golfetti
- Dave Sturt
- Kavus Torabi
- Ian East
- Cheb Nettles
- Daevid Allen
- Gilli Smyth
- Didier Malherbe
- Pip Pyle
- Laurie Allan
- Charles Hayward
- Tim Blake
- Francis Moze
- Steve Hillage
- Mike Howlett
- Pierre Moerlen
- Miquette Giraudy
- Chris Cutler
- Bill Bruford
- Brian Davison
- Dave Stewart
- Mireille Bauer
- Stephen Lewry
- Keith Bailey
- Paul Noble
- Graham Clark
- Theo Travis
- Mark Hewins
- Cotton Casino
- Kawabata Makoto
- Tsuyama Atsushi
- Tatsuya Yoshida
- Magick Brother
- Camembert Electrique
- Continental Circus (Soundtrack)
- Flying Teapot
- Angel's Egg
- You
- Shapeshifter
- Zero to Infinity
- Acid Motherhood
- 2032
- I See You
- Rejoice! I'm Dead!
- The Universe Also Collapses
- Unending Ascending
- Shamal
- Gazeuse!
- Expresso II
- Downwind
- Time is the Key
- Leave It Open
- Pentanine
- Fairy Tales
- The Owl and the Tree
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