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9.0
58090
9.0 |
The Quietus
More than a mere souvenir or stopgap, Versions is a sumptuous release that affirms both the increasingly unique and essential nature of Zola Jesus' music and the enduring genius of JG Thirlwell
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8.9
57986
8.9 |
Paste Magazine
Perhaps this is a precursor to a more direct approach to the production of future Zola Jesus recordings. If not, Versions will always be there to brush the haze aside for a little while
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8.0
57762
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Danilova’s voice can capture the world’s emotions in one note and, under the helm of the dark lord of the strings, big songs such as Night and Hikikomori are now raw and intensified
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8.0
57898
8.0 |
All Music
While Versions may be too tasteful-seeming for die-hard fans of early Zola Jesus, the album's undeniable beauty reveals another accomplished facet to Danilova's music
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8.0
57713
8.0 |
musicOMH
These versions serve to highlight what we already knew, that Zola Jesus is a phenomenal talent
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8.0
58187
8.0 |
Spin
Alternate-universe intimacy with songs we've already come to love makes Versions a wild success
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7.6
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7.6 |
Pitchfork
The most compelling thing about Versions has more to do with Danilova herself than Thirlwell or the Mivos Quartet
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7.5
57618
7.5 |
Bowlegs
Thirlwell has drawn out a purity and refinement in Danilova’s creations and, in doing so, we are more connected as a result
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7.5
57940
7.5 |
A.V. Club
Even if a few of these songs falter in a side-by-side comparison with the originals, the string-enhanced versions of these songs make for a compelling listen
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7.5
58188
7.5 |
Under The Radar
With Thirlwell's strings and skittish raindrop percussion, that voice is allowed freedom to explore the quieter moments and is afforded the center stage it's always deserved
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7.0
58241
7.0 |
PopMatters
Continues to mark out Danilova as one of the most intriguing artists to emerge in recent years
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7.0
57851
7.0 |
Clash
Refined, and dangerously decadent
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7.0
57876
7.0 |
DIY
The common thread throughout, perhaps unsurprisingly, is Danilova's voice
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7.0
58037
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Zola Jesus always sang like she was in danger of drowning. On Versions, she learns how to swim
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7.0
57619
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A successful experiment, a great record in its own right, and (hopefully) a great primer for a subtly evolved next effort
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7.0
57621
7.0 |
The 405
This is unlikely to woo anyone not already familiar with Zola Jesus, but for those already besotted it will be just the stopgap they needed whilst waiting for the next tsunami of original material
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7.0
57687
7.0 |
NME
It all serves to make her music more scary and imposing than it actually is
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6.9
58398
6.9 |
Beats Per Minute
Versions is probably best for those who were there at the Guggenheim concert. But there are certainly moments on the album that we should be glad to have
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6.0
57617
6.0 |
The Skinny
For fans, it will prove an emotive experience; the uninitiated may want to explore the original renditions before approaching Versions
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6.0
58303
6.0 |
Fact
Slap a couple of danceable beats on these songs and you’ve got the greatest Belinda Carlisle record you never heard
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6.0
57711
6.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Versions isn't a triumph but it does highlight just what a striking talent Danilova is
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6.0
57683
6.0 |
Uncut
Fans at least will love these vivid, live-feeling renditions. Print edition only
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3.0
58123
3.0 |
Slant Magazine
With Versions, Jesus achieves something her previous albums hadn't: She's created art so unobjectionable that it attains a kind of beige obscenit
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