The Universe Also Collapses

The Universe Also Collapses
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
Gong chronology
Rejoice! I'm Dead! (2016) The Universe Also Collapses (2019) Pulsing Signals (2022)
Singles from The Universe Also Collapses
"The Elemental" Released: 28 February 2019 [1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
PopMatters	8/10 [2]

The Universe Also Collapses is the fifteenth 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.