Versions of Modern Performance is the debut studio album by the American rock band Horsegirl. It was released on June 3, 2022 via Matador.
The group was influenced by Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, and Stereolab while writing the album.
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.
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 for the first time.
In September, 2023, Horsegirl opened for The Breeders on their Last Splash 30th Anniversary Tour for a few dates in the midwest.
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.
Note: On vinyl, "Electrolocation 2" precedes "Anti-glory".