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- Summary: The third full-length solo release from Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon was produced by Justin L. Raisen.
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- Record Label: Matador
- Genre(s): Alternative, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Positive: 20 out of 22
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Mixed: 2 out of 22
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Negative: 0 out of 22
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Mar 11, 2026In under 30 minutes, Gordon makes the greatest use of our ever-diminishing attention spans by both frying our brains and nourishing them back to health.
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Mar 16, 2026If The Collective was punishing in its density, Play Me is its equal and opposite: leaner and more melodic without sacrificing invention. It's an album that reaffirms Gordon still knows how, and why, to push forward.
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Mar 16, 2026The 12 tracks on Play Me unfurl as abstract sketches of real-time angst, collages wrapped in thorny roils and gritty yet entrancing textures. Play Me also includes some of Gordon’s most pop-leaning work.
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MojoMar 5, 2026With [producer Justin] Raisen, she creates a powerhouse sound, one that twists so it can't be easily "curated", labeled, boiled down for vibes. [Apr 2026, p.87]
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Mar 11, 2026The album's blipping between hip-hop, footwork and a clutch of other electronic styles does carry a prêt-à-porter element, but one that hangs well on Gordon's frame with every new fit.
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Mar 5, 2026It succeeds by drawing in the listener and urging them to do some interpretative work. [Mar 2026, p.103]
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The WireMar 5, 2026Although some of its best tracks are undeniable, PLAY ME's signs of the times are for established Gordon-heads only. [Mar 2026, p.50]