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With a Hammer

2023 studio album by Yaeji

With a Hammer is the debut studio album by American musician Yaeji. It was released on April 7, 2023, through XL Recordings.

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Reception

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With a Hammer received a score of 86 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on 13 critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[2] 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".[10]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Kathy Yaeji Lee; "1 Thing to Smash" lyrics co-written by Loraine James

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

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References

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    "With a Hammer by Yaeji (reviews)". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    "With a Hammer by Yaeji Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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    Simpson, Paul. Review of With a Hammer at AllMusic. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    Mellen, James (April 4, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". Clash. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    Robinson, Otis (April 7, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". DIY. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    Ciubotaru, Noah (April 6, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    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.
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    Hunt, El (April 4, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer review: taking a mallet to her rage". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    Empire, Kitty (April 9, 2023). "Yaeji: With a Hammer review – pop-facing rage and candour". The Observer. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (April 10, 2023). "Yaeji: With a Hammer Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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    Inglis, Tony (April 6, 2023). "Yaeji – With a Hammer". The Skinny. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    Rickun, Jackson (April 4, 2023). "Yaeji With a Hammer Review: A Balancing Act of Creation and Deconstruction". Slant. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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    "World Albums: Week of April 22, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2023.


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