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If you like The Universe Smiles Upon You
Khruangbin · similar · level up · best sounding
Albums like The Universe Smiles Upon You — fidelity-aware Upgrade Paths for listeners who want more of this, a deeper next step, or the best-sounding next listen on serious gear.
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Lady Blackbird
If you like The Universe Smiles Upon You, try Black Acid Soul by Lady Blackbird (similar bass/detail profile).
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +22
- Same era (±8y): 2015 → 2021
Confidence 91% · sonic
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Hans Zimmer
If you like The Universe Smiles Upon You, try Interstellar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer (similar bass/midrange profile).
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +14
- Same era (±8y): 2015 → 2014
Confidence 91% · sonic
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Buena Vista Social Club
If you like The Universe Smiles Upon You, try Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club (similar bass/midrange profile).
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +17
- Closest sonic facets: bass/midrange
Confidence 83% · sonic
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This, but deeper / more masterful
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Lady Blackbird
Level up via bass/detail: Black Acid Soul by Lady Blackbird after The Universe Smiles Upon You.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +22
- Same era (±8y): 2015 → 2021
Confidence 91% · sonic
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Brian Eno
Level up via midrange/bass: Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno after The Universe Smiles Upon You.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +32
- Closest sonic facets: midrange/bass
Confidence 83% · sonic
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Buena Vista Social Club
Level up via bass/midrange: Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club after The Universe Smiles Upon You.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +17
- Closest sonic facets: bass/midrange
Confidence 83% · sonic
Some links are search fallbacks — confirm the exact edition year/label before trusting the stream.
This, but it rewards my gear
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Lady Blackbird
Black Acid Soul by Lady Blackbird — nearer bass/detail profile with stronger fidelity signals than The Universe Smiles Upon You.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +22
- Same era (±8y): 2015 → 2021
Confidence 91% · sonic
Some links are search fallbacks — confirm the exact edition year/label before trusting the stream.
Brian Eno
Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — nearer midrange/bass profile with stronger fidelity signals than The Universe Smiles Upon You.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +32
- Closest sonic facets: midrange/bass
Confidence 83% · sonic
Some links are search fallbacks — confirm the exact edition year/label before trusting the stream.
D'Angelo
Voodoo by D'Angelo — nearer detail/dynamics profile with stronger fidelity signals than The Universe Smiles Upon You.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +27
- Closest sonic facets: detail/dynamics
Confidence 83% · sonic
Some links are search fallbacks — confirm the exact edition year/label before trusting the stream.
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