Described by Pitchfork as “a maelstrom of mundane thoughts and funny asides and flashes of pure rage whipped into a heavy, unnerving fog” and by Rolling Stone as “not always enjoyable, but it’s something you feel either way,” Kim Gordon’s second solo album, The Collective, has torn into 2024 with a jarring, hypnotic fusion of trap, noise, and stream-of-consciousness spoken-word mumblings.

Given the boldness of Gordon’s latest project, the dissonant critical response it’s provoked, and the art-punk senior’s upcoming Lisbon performance, for Centro’s first Talking Circle, Double or Nothing, we will convene on October 24 from 18h to 20h to discuss the album, how it’s been reviewed by major media outlets, its aesthetics and lyrics and the politics they communicate, and debate its relevance.

Given the talking circle’s small size, space is limited. While there is no access fee for events at Centro, non-associate visitors are kindly encouraged to contribute a suggested donation of 5€. The event will be in English and reading material and refreshments will be provided. To sign up or ask for further details, please email info@aocentro.com by October 15.