The Universe Also Collapses

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The Universe Also Collapses
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Studio album by
Gong
Released10 May 2019 (2019-05-10)
StudioSnorkel Studios, London
Genre Psychedelic rock
Length43:01
Label Kscope
Producer Gong
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
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]

Contents

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

Technical

Artwork

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

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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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