Versions of Modern Performance
2022 studio album by Horsegirl
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Versions of Modern Performance is the debut studio album by the American rock band Horsegirl. It was released on June 3, 2022 via Matador.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 3, 2022 | |||
| Studios | Electrical Audio, Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 33:07 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
| Producer | John Agnello | |||
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Influences
The group was influenced by Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, and Stereolab while writing the album.[1]
Writing and recording
The album was written while the members of Horsegirl were in high school and recorded during the summer of 2021 at Electrical Audio in Chicago, Illinois with John Agnello.[2]
Singles and promotion
The first single, "Billy", was released on November 16, 2021.[3] The album was announced on March 9, 2022 along with the single "Anti-glory".[4] Two more singles, "World of Pots and Pans"[5] and "Dirtbag Transformation",[6] preceded the album's release.
The band headlined a tour in Europe and the UK[7] followed by a tour in the United States during the summer of 2022.[8] The band performed at Lollapalooza for the first time.[9]
In September, 2023, Horsegirl opened for The Breeders on their Last Splash 30th Anniversary Tour for a few dates in the midwest.[10]
Critical reception
Versions of Modern Performance was met with critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising its reminiscent 1990s indie rock sound. The album appeared on multiple year-end lists and was named album of the week by Stereogum upon its release.[14]
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| A.V. Club | The 30 Best Albums of 2022 | 25 | [15] |
| BrooklynVegan | Indie Basement: Top 40 Albums of 2022 | 38 | [16] |
| Crack | The Top 50 Albums of the Year | 12 | [17] |
| Gorilla vs. Bear | Gorilla vs. Bear's albums of 2022 | 35 | [18] |
| Metacritic | The Freshman 15: 2022's Best Debut Albums | 14 | [19] |
| NME | The 25 Best Debut Albums of 2022 | N/A | [20] |
| Paste | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 27 | [21] |
| Rolling Stone | The 100 Best Albums of 2022 | 56 | [22] |
| Stereogum | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 15 | [23] |
| Under the Radar | Top 100 Best Albums of 2022 | 32 | [24] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Gigi Reece, Nora Cheng and Penelope Lowenstein.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Anti-glory" | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Beautiful Song" | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Live and Ski" | 2:23 |
| 4. | "Bog Bog 1" | 1:53 |
| 5. | "Dirtbag Transformation (Still Dirty)" | 3:05 |
| 6. | "The Fall of Horsegirl" | 2:40 |
| 7. | "Electrolocation 2" | 1:56 |
| 8. | "Option 8" | 3:32 |
| 9. | "World of Pots and Pans" | 2:51 |
| 10. | "The Guitar is Dead 3" | 0:49 |
| 11. | "Homage to Birdnoculars" | 3:37 |
| 12. | "Billy" | 3:48 |
| Total length: | 33:07 | |
Note: On vinyl, "Electrolocation 2" precedes "Anti-glory".
Personnel
Horsegirl
- Nora Cheng – guitar, bass Bass VI, vocals
- Penelope Lowenstein – guitar, bass Bass VI, vocals
- Gigi Reece – drums, tambourine
Additional contributors
- John Agnello – production, mixing, engineering
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Steve Fallone – mastering
- John San Paolo – engineering
- Lee Ranaldo – guitar on "Beautiful Song"
- Steve Shelley – auxiliary percussion on "Billy"