| But for Now Leave Me Alone | ||||
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| Released | September 15, 2022 | |||
| Genre | House, hip hop, R&B [1] | |||
| Length | 40:57 | |||
| Label | H1ghr Music | |||
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| Singles from But for Now Leave Me Alone | ||||
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But for Now Leave Me Alone (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album of American rapper pH-1. It was released on September 15, 2022, through H1ghr Music.
In an interview with Eyesmag, pH-1 explained the inspiration behind the album. [2]
People often think of me as a 'bright', 'sweet', and 'soft' person. In this album, I wanted to reveal the dark side of me that was not seen by the public. I wanted to change my image too. Therefore, I changed the overall visuals to match the mood of the song.
But for Now Leave Me Alone features songs with a touch of pop. "Zombies" has up-tempo rhythm and smooth melody arrangement in the chorus while "Yuppie Ting" borrows from UK garage sound. [3] On "Mr. Bad", pH-1 emphasizes the image of the attractive playboy with laid-back raps. [4]
Lyricwise, pH-1 "flips through the anthology of his life, delineating his brush with failed relationship attempts, battling his inner demons, stardom's double-edged sword and more." [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Rhythmer |   |
| Seoul Therapy | 9/10 |
Hwang Du-ha of Rhythmer rated the album 3 out of 5 stars. According to him, the charm of But for Now Leave Me Alone is its sophisticated and elegant production. However, because of pH-1's monotonous rap performance, "the more you listen to it attentively, the more you lose interest in it." [3]
Catherine Parker of Seoul Therapy gave the album 9 out of 10 points. According to her, it "encompasses pH-1's music tastes by including genres and sounds that he listens to and loves, allowing him to showcase his skills as a singer, rapper, and above all, a storyteller." [5]
Jang Jun-hwan of IZM rated "Mr. Bad" 3 out of 5 stars. According to him, it is a pre-release that "draws attention even without a definite impact." He concluded that pH-1 proves again that he is an "all-rounder" who can fit into any song. [4]
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| Rolling Stone India | 15 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2022 | 12 | [1] |
All tracks are written by pH-1
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Zombies" | Smmt | 3:04 | |
| 2. | "TGIF" | Peejay | 3:16 | |
| 3. | "Yuppie Ting" (featuring Blase) | Blase | BlackDoe | 3:00 |
| 4. | "Tipsy" | Sumin | 3:20 | |
| 5. | "Mr. Bad" (featuring Woo Won-jae) | Woo Won-jae | Woo Won-jae, Sumin | 3:05 |
| 6. | "Juliette!" (featuring Umi) | Umi | Umi, Moocean | 3:06 |
| 7. | "Run Away" | Hoiwave | 2:57 | |
| 8. | "Dead Girl" | Vangdale | 3:22 | |
| 9. | "Shrink Told Me" (featuring Mokyo) | Mokyo | 2:29 | |
| 10. | "Issues" (featuring Paloalto) | Paloalto | Peejay | 3:23 |
| 11. | "Break the Glass" | Slom | 3:31 | |
| 12. | "Final Bout" (마지막 싸움;Majimak ssaum) (featuring Los) | Los | Nutty | 2:51 |
| 13. | "Bve" (배) | Hoiwave | 3:28 | |
| Total length: | 37:08 | |||
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korean Albums (Circle) [6] | 24 |
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