LP Matador/ Beggars Group / Indigo Release date: 08/Mar/2024
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2101089675
Details / Tracklist:
A1: Bye Bye (4:14) A2: The Candy House (2:21) A3: I Don't Miss My Mind (3:26) A4: I'm A Man (4:32) A5: Trophies (2:36) A6: It's Dark Inside (3:36) B1: Psychedelic Orgasm (3:40) B2: Tree House (4:06) B3: Shelf Warmer (4:11) B4: The Believers (4:55) B5: Dream Dollar (3:01)
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Limited edition pressed on crystal clear vinyl.
Clear vinyl is exclusive to Matador Records webstore and Bandcamp
"The Collective" is a striking LP by Kim Gordon, one of the most influential figures in alternative and experimental rock. Known for her work with Sonic Youth and her boundary-pushing solo projects, Gordon uses this album to delve into raw, distorted soundscapes, heavy bass lines and fragmented, spoken-word-like vocals. The record oscillates between noise, post-punk and avant-pop, creating an atmosphere that feels both confrontational and hypnotic. Lyrically, "The Collective" circles around themes of social pressure, digital alienation, identity and resistance, with Gordon's unmistakable voice cutting through layers of feedback and beats.
The LP format underlines the album's dynamic structure: side A and side B each develop their own tension curve, making the listening experience feel like a carefully sequenced narrative rather than a random track collection. The production favors rough edges over polish, highlighting grain, distortion and spontaneity -- ideal for listeners who appreciate records that sound alive, immediate and slightly dangerous. This is a release for fans of experimental rock, noise and art-driven pop who value artistic risk over easy listening.
Kim Gordon is best known as co-founder, bassist, guitarist and vocalist of Sonic Youth, one of the key bands of the American underground from the 1980s onward. With Sonic Youth she helped redefine the sound of alternative rock and noise rock, influencing countless bands and shaping the aesthetics of indie culture. After the band's end, Gordon established herself as a solo artist, visual artist and author, releasing critically acclaimed albums that blend noise, electronics and spoken word. Her work is regularly praised by international music media for its innovation, authenticity and unwavering artistic integrity.
The LP is released by Matador in collaboration with Beggars Group / Indigo, a constellation that stands for high-quality releases in the independent sector. Matador Records, as part of the Beggars Group, has long been associated with groundbreaking alternative, indie and experimental artists, known for giving their musicians creative freedom and fostering long-term careers rather than short-term hype. Indigo acts as a key distribution and label partner in the German-speaking market, bringing international indie catalogues to record stores and listeners with care and expertise. Together, these partners underline that "The Collective" is not a mainstream product, but a carefully curated work from the heart of the global indie landscape.
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