The Universe Also Collapses

The Universe Also Collapses
Studio album by
Gong
Released10 May 2019 (2019-05-10)
StudioSnorkel Studios, London
GenrePsychedelic rock
Length43:01
LabelKscope
ProducerGong
Gong chronology
Rejoice! I'm Dead!
(2019) 		The Universe Also Collapses
(2019) 		Pulsing Signals
(2022)
Singles from The Universe Also Collapses
  1. "The Elemental"
    Released: 28 February 2019[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
PopMatters8/10[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.

  1. "Forever Reoccurring" – 20:36
  2. "If Never I'm and Ever You" – 2:27
  3. "My Sawtooth Wake" – 13:15
  4. "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 performance for The Universe Also Collapses
Chart (2019) Peak
position
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

  1. ^ Munro, Scott (28 February 2019). "Gong reveal new album The Universe Also Collapses - listen to The Elemental". Prog. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  2. ^ Blum, Jordan (20 May 2019). "Gong Continue Their Stellar Revitalized Streak on 'The Universe Also Collapses'". PopMatters. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  3. ^ Jackson, David (10 November 2023). "Ozric Tentacles and Gong bring co-headline tour to the Roadmender". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  4. ^ Ewing, Jerry (10 December 2021). "Gong release new live clip of My Sawtooth Wake". Gong. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Official Vinyl Albums Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Record Store Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Official Independent Album Breakers Chart top 100". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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