Description
Sleater-Kinney – The Center Won’t Hold – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Sleater-Kinney’s The Center Won’t Hold is their ninth studio album, released in 2019. The album represents a significant departure from the band’s earlier sound, both musically and thematically.
Produced by Annie Clark, known as St. Vincent, the album features a more experimental and polished sound, incorporating elements of art rock, electronic music, and pop. This shift in musical direction was a departure from Sleater-Kinney’s usual indie rock and punk-inspired sound, which surprised and divided some fans and critics.
Lyrically, The Center Won’t Hold explores themes of disillusionment, personal struggles, and the challenges of navigating the modern world. The album’s title itself suggests a sense of societal disarray and instability.
While the album received mixed reviews and faced some controversy, it marked a bold and ambitious artistic turn for Sleater-Kinney. The departure from their established sound showed the band’s willingness to experiment and evolve creatively, even if it meant challenging expectations.
The Center Won’t Hold remains a significant entry in Sleater-Kinney’s discography, sparking discussions about the evolution of their music and their impact on the indie rock scene. It may not have resonated with all fans, but it stands as an important chapter in the band’s musical journey.
Gatefold Jacket
180G Black Heavyweight Vinyl
Collectible Artpack
7″ Vinyl Single
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
The Center Won’t Hold
Hurry On Home
Reach Out
Can I Go On
Restless
Ruins
Love
Bad Dance
The Future Is Here
The Dog/The Body
Broken
Hurry On Home
The Dog/The Body
