Live at Roadburn 2018
Zola Jesus · 2020
54 min · 12 tracks · pop music
Ethereal synths and haunting vocals create a dark, immersive atmosphere that captures the intensity of Zola Jesus' live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dangerous Days — This track encapsulates the album's energy with its pulsating beat and haunting lyrics, showcasing Zola Jesus’ powerful vocal delivery.
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Hikikomori — The song’s atmospheric build-up and emotional weight resonate strongly in a live setting, emphasizing themes of isolation and introspection.
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Witness — A standout moment in the set that blends vulnerability with defiance, it highlights Zola Jesus’ signature sound while engaging the audience deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live performance captures Zola Jesus' atmospheric style with strong vocal delivery and synth arrangements.
What we noticed
- Zola Jesus employs dynamic shifts in intensity, with several tracks building to climactic moments before receding into quieter passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with emotional resolution
- haunting atmosphere for introspective moments
- intense live performance energy
- captivating flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of this release in 2020, Zola Jesus was well-established in the dark wave genre, having released several albums since her debut in 2010. 'Live at Roadburn 2018' serves as a testament to her evolving artistry and connection with her audience, showcasing a range of tracks from her discography performed live.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· FKA twigs· Grimes
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Vessel
The lyrics shift from abstract imagery to a stark admission of loss, creating an impactful moment during the performance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Veka 5:20
- 2 Soak 3:54
- 3 Dangerous Days 5:01
- 4 Hikikomori 3:59
- 5 Witness 5:27
- 6 Siphon 4:00
- 7 Wiseblood 4:52
- 8 Bound 3:27
- 9 Remains 5:22
- 10 Night 3:47
- 11 Vessel 5:04
- 12 Exhumed 4:17
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