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.

Influences
The group was influenced by Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, Stereolab and other 1990s indie bands while writing the album.

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.

Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth is credited for auxiliary percussion on "Billy" and Lee Ranaldo is credited for guitars on "Beautiful Song".

Singles and promotion
The first single, "Billy", was released on November 16, 2021. The album was announced on March 9, 2022 along with the single "Anti-glory". Two more singles, "World of Pots and Pans" and "Dirtbag Transformation", preceded the album's release.

The band headlined a tour in Europe and the UK followed by a tour in the United States during the summer of 2022. The band performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2022, for the first time.

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.

Track listing
Note: On vinyl, "Electrolocation 2" precedes "Anti-glory".

Personnel

 * 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"