"Late Night Tales: Khruangbin" is a mix album compiled by British trio Khruangbin. Released on December 4, 2020, as part of the Late Night Tales series, the album is a curated collection of tracks from various artists, carefully chosen by the band to represent their eclectic musical tastes and influences.
Khruangbin, a band known for their fusion of global music influences from East Asia, Iran, the Mediterranean and beyond, showcases their diversity with this album. This triptych includes songs spanning several decades, including funk tracks, Bollywood scores, disco tunes, soulful grooves and much more. The eclectic mix is indicative of Khruangbin's own sound, which blends a variety of worldwide influences.
In addition to the selected tracks by other artists, "Late Night Tales: Khruangbin" includes an exclusive track from the band themselves, entitled "Summer Madness". This song is a cover of the original by Kool & the Gang, further emphasizing Khruangbin's ability to seamlessly blend and recreate distinct musical genres.
From start to finish, "Late Night Tales: Khruangbin" is an auditory journey around the world, providing a diversity of music that reflects the band's love for global rhythms and genres. By curating this album, Khruangbin offers listeners an intimate look into the sounds that have shaped their own unique musical identity.
