McCluskey opted for a more organic sound on Universal, while looking to capture an "epic" feel. He explained, "I'd abandoned techno/house; it was like an old man dying his hair jet-black: ridiculous.
McCluskey opted for a more organic sound on Universal, seeking to create an epic feel. He explained that he had moved away from techno/house music, comparing it to an old person dyeing their hair black - a ridiculous choice.