The Spoils
Zola Jesus · 2009
50 min · 15 tracks · dark wave
An atmospheric blend of haunting vocals and dense, dark instrumentation that pulls you into its introspective world.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep reflection
- atmospheric immersion in dark themes
- introspective listening in solitude
- haunting vocals with emotional depth
- consistent flow through varied dynamics
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat or fast tempos
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2009, 'The Spoils' is Zola Jesus's debut full-length album following her early EPs. At this point in her career, she was establishing her distinctive sound within the dark wave and pop genres, showcasing a blend of operatic vocals and experimental production techniques that would characterize her future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· FKA twigs· Grimes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Six Feet (From My Baby) 4:15
- 2 Crowns 2:54
- 3 Sinfonia and the Shrew 2:07
- 4 Sink the Dynasty 3:20
- 5 Devil Take You 3:52
- 6 Lullaby in Tongues 1:15
- 7 Smirenye 3:48
- 8 Clay Bodies 4:55
- 9 In Hiding From the Crow 2:00
- 10 Tell It to the Willow 4:35
- 11 Soeur Sewer 3:55
- 12 Odessa 3:53
- 13 Poor Sons 1:48
- 14 The Way 3:41
- 15 Dog 4:12
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