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Versions of Modern Performance

Versions of Modern Performance is the debut studio album by the American rock band Horsegirl. It was released on June 3, 2022 via Matador.

Versions of Modern Performance
Studio album by
Horsegirl
ReleasedJune 3, 2022 (2022-06-03)
StudioElectrical Audio, Chicago, Illinois
GenreIndie rock
Length33:07
LanguageEnglish
LabelMatador
ProducerJohn Agnello

Influences

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The group was influenced by Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, and Stereolab while writing the album.[1]

Writing and recording

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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

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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

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic82/100[13]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [11]
Pitchfork7.3/10[12]

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]

Year-end lists
Publication List Rank Ref.
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

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All tracks are written by Gigi Reece, Nora Cheng and Penelope Lowenstein

No.TitleLength
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

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  • Gigi Reece – drums, tambourine
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • John Agnello – production, mixing
  • Lee Ranaldo – guitar on "Beautiful Song"
  • Nora Cheng – guitar, bass Bass VI, vocals
  • Penelope Lowenstein – guitar, bass Bass VI, vocals
  • Steve Fallone – mastering
  • Steve Shelley – auxiliary percussion on "Billy"

References

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  1. ^ "Horsegirl: Versions of Modern Performance". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  2. ^ Pearis, Bill (9 March 2022). "Horsegirl announce debut album & summer tour, share "Anti-glory" video". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  3. ^ Blistein, Jon (18 November 2021). "Horsegirl's 'Billy' Is a Compelling Character Study and Reverent Tribute to Long-Gone Music Scenes". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ^ Blistein, Jon (9 March 2022). "Chicago Indie Trio Horsegirl Get the Urge to Dance on New Song 'Anti-Glory'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. ^ Krol, Charlotte (5 April 2022). "Horsegirl share their "closest thing" to a love song, 'World Of Pots And Pans'". NME. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  6. ^ Russell, Scott. "Watch Horsegirl's "Dirtbag Transformation (Still Dirty)" Video". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  7. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (9 March 2022). "Horsegirl have announced their debut album, 'Versions of Modern Performance'". Dork. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  8. ^ Corcoran, Nina (9 March 2022). "Horsegirl Announce Tour and Debut Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  9. ^ Creden, Makenzie (5 August 2022). "A Conversation with Horsegirl". WLUW. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  10. ^ "The Breeders mark 30th anniversary of "Last Splash" with new reissue, tour — hear an unreleased song – Slicing Up Eyeballs". Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  11. ^ "Horsegirl - Versions of Modern Performance Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  12. ^ Greene, Jayson. "Horsegirl: Versions of Modern Performance Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Versions of Modern Performance by Horsegirl". Metacritic. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  14. ^ "Album Of The Week: Horsegirl \'Versions Of Modern Performance\'". Stereogum. 2022-05-31. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  15. ^ "Here are the 30 best albums of 2022". The A.V. Club. 2022-12-12. Archived from the original on 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  16. ^ Pearis, Bill (22 December 2022). "Indie Basement: Top 40 Albums of 2022". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  17. ^ "Best albums of 2022: Our pick of the top records". Crack Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  18. ^ Chris (December 2022). "gorilla vs. bear's albums of 2022". GORILLA VS. BEAR. Archived from the original on 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  19. ^ "Best Debut Albums of 2022: Versions of Modern Performance by Horsegirl". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  20. ^ NME (2022-12-12). "The 25 best debut albums of 2022". NME. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  21. ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2022". pastemagazine.com. 2022-11-21. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  22. ^ Rolling Stone (2022-12-01). "The 100 Best Albums of 2022". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  23. ^ "The 50 Best Albums Of 2022". Stereogum. 2022-12-06. Archived from the original on 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  24. ^ "Under the Radar's Top 100 Albums of 2022 Part 1 | Under the Radar Magazine". www.undertheradarmag.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
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