With a Hammer
Yaeji · 2023
43 min · 13 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant blend of electronic beats and introspective lyrics that pulse with both urgency and tenderness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fever — This track showcases Yaeji's deft ability to weave together infectious grooves with heartfelt lyrics about longing and connection. Its layered production elevates the emotional stakes.
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With a Hammer — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and self-reflection, pairing pulsating rhythms with incisive lyrics that challenge listeners to confront their truths.
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I’ll Remember for Me, I’ll Remember for You — In this brief yet poignant piece, Yaeji explores memory and identity through minimalist soundscapes and intimate vocal delivery, highlighting her lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Yaeji's debut blends intricate production with personal themes, showcasing her unique voice in electronic music.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo with tracks that build on layered electronic textures, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature vocal samples that are manipulated and integrated into the beats, creating a rhythmic interplay rather than traditional singing.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, allowing for an introspective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
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whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Submerge FM 3:25
- 2 For Granted 2:41
- 3 Fever 4:08
- 4 Passed Me By 4:03
- 5 With a Hammer 3:45
- 6 I’ll Remember for Me, I’ll Remember for You 2:02
- 7 Done (Let’s Get It) 2:52
- 8 Ready or Not 4:31
- 9 Michin 3:33
- 10 Away x5 2:33
- 11 Happy 3:59
- 12 1 Thing to Smash 3:15
- 13 Be Alone in This 2:45
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