The Collective

On 'The Collective', Kim Gordon expands on the industrial and electronic direction of her solo debut, fully immersing her sound in abrasive trap beats and dense layers of digital distortion. Producer Justin Raisen provides a foundation of grinding, slow-crawling production over which Gordon delivers her signature deadpan sprechstimme, with lyrics that shift from mundane packing lists to critiques of capitalism and fragile masculinity. The album merges her enduring experimental rock swagger with a contemporary, hip-hop-influenced sonic palette, resulting in a visceral and acclaimed statement.