2023 studio album by Yaeji
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| Released | April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07) | |||
| Length | 43:39 | |||
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| Label | XL | |||
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With a Hammer is the debut studio album by American musician Yaeji. It was released on April 7, 2023, through XL Recordings.
Reception
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 8.0/10 |
| Metacritic | 86/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Clash | 8/10 |
| DIY | |
| Exclaim! | 8/10 |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10 |
| NME | |
| The Observer | |
| Pitchfork | 8.5/10 |
| The Skinny | |
| Slant | |
With a Hammer received a score of 86 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on 13 critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". Pitchfork gave the album their "Best New Music" distinction, with Julianna Escobedo Shepherd describing it as "an airy blend of synth-pop, jazz, techno, and ambient. It's a generous, understated exploration of rage as a source of creative renewal".
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Kathy Yaeji Lee; "1 Thing to Smash" lyrics co-written by Loraine James
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Submerge FM" |
| 3:25 |
| 2. | "For Granted" | Lee | 2:41 |
| 3. | "Fever" | Lee | 4:08 |
| 4. | "Passed Me By" | Lee | 4:03 |
| 5. | "With a Hammer" |
| 3:45 |
| 6. | "I'll Remember for Me, I'll Remember for You" | Lee | 2:02 |
| 7. | "Done (Let's Get It)" | Lee | 2:52 |
| 8. | "Ready or Not" (with K Wata) |
| 4:31 |
| 9. | "Michin" (with Enayet) |
| 3:33 |
| 10. | "Away x5" | Lee | 2:33 |
| 11. | "Happy" (with Nourished by Time) |
| 3:59 |
| 12. | "1 Thing to Smash" (with Loraine James) |
| 3:15 |
| 13. | "Be Alone in This" |
| 2:45 |
| Total length: | 43:39 | ||
Personnel
- Yaeji – vocals, production, engineering (all tracks), programming (1–3, 5–8, 10, 13), creative direction, cover art, design, illustrations
- Joe LaPorta – mastering
- Chris Botta – mixing, engineering (all tracks), arrangement (13)
- K Wata – production, engineering, programming, arrangement (8)
- Enayet – engineering (9, 13); production, arrangement (9)
- Loraine James – production, programming, arrangement (12)
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US World Albums (Billboard) | 13 |
References
- "With a Hammer by Yaeji (reviews)". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "With a Hammer by Yaeji Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- Simpson, Paul. Review of With a Hammer at AllMusic. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Mellen, James (April 4, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". Clash. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Robinson, Otis (April 7, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". DIY. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Ciubotaru, Noah (April 6, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Burr, Elliot (April 5, 2023). "Yaeji's long awaited debut With a Hammer sees an artist's love for their music shine through". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Hunt, El (April 4, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer review: taking a mallet to her rage". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Empire, Kitty (April 9, 2023). "Yaeji: With a Hammer review – pop-facing rage and candour". The Observer. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (April 10, 2023). "Yaeji: With a Hammer Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- Inglis, Tony (April 6, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". The Skinny. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Rickun, Jackson (April 4, 2023). "Yaeji With a Hammer Review: A Balancing Act of Creation and Deconstruction". Slant. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- "World Albums: Week of April 22, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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