Taiga cover

Taiga

Zola Jesus · 2014

42 min · 11 tracks · dark wave

A haunting blend of dark wave and pop, layered with ethereal vocals and atmospheric soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo atmospheric flow
  • haunting vocals for introspection
  • background soundscapes for focus
  • evening solitude with emotional depth
  • reflective moments of quiet tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2014, 'Taiga' marked Zola Jesus's fourth studio album and her first foray into a more polished pop sound after the critically acclaimed 'Conatus' in 2011. This shift signified an evolution in her artistry as she began to incorporate broader melodic elements while maintaining her signature intensity.
Stylistic neighbors
Bat for Lashes· FKA twigs· Grimes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Taiga 2:55
  • 2 Dangerous Days 4:29
  • 3 Dust 3:32
  • 4 Hunger 4:32
  • 5 Go (Blank Sea) 4:05
  • 6 Ego 2:49
  • 7 Lawless 5:15
  • 8 Nail 3:05
  • 9 Long Way Down 3:58
  • 10 Hollow 3:50
  • 11 It’s Not Over 4:05

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