“Most tribute albums don't go over that well, and I can't make a promise that you'll think Xiu Xiu's Nina is an exception. However, from where I'm standing, this collection of recordings is incredibly twisted, bizarre, beautiful, and moving.”
“Here Xiu Xiu takes on the Nina Simone songbook, offering covers of songs like "Don't Explain", "Wild Is the Wind", and "Four Women". While the concept looks intriguing on paper, the execution leaves something to be desired.”
