Open Culture:

Not every record yields gold when played backwards or spun more slowly than recommended, but a 45 of Parton’s 1973 hit “Jolene” played at 33RPM not only sounds wonderful, it also manages to reframe the narrative.

In the original version, the irresistible chorus wherein the soon-to-be-spurned party invokes Jolene’s name again and again is plaintive and fierce.

In the slow ass version, it’s plaintive and sad. The pain is the same, but the situation is much less straightforward, thanks to blurrier gender lines.

This is wild. This wonderful song sounds completely different and opens up a whole new level.