Evangelic Girl Is a Gun

Evangelic Girl Is a Gun
Studio album by Yeule
Released	30 May 2025 (2025-05-30)
Length	31:38
Label	Ninja Tune
Producer	Clams Casino Nat Ćmiel A.G. Cook Fitnesss Chris Greatti Kin Leonn Mura Masa
Yeule chronology
Softscars (2023) Evangelic Girl Is a Gun (2025)
Singles from Evangelic Girl Is a Gun
"Eko" Released: 24 October 2024 "Skullcrusher" Released: 3 March 2025 "Evangelic Girl Is a Gun" Released: 8 April 2025 "Dudu" Released: 14 May 2025

Evangelic Girl Is a Gun is the fourth studio album by Singaporean artist Yeule. It was released on 30 May 2025, through Ninja Tune. The album follows 2023's Softscars , which featured shoegaze and alternative rock influences. In contrast, this release features a greater emphasis on pop and trip hop elements.

Background

The album's first single, "Eko", was released on 23 October 2024, without mention of an album. It was described by Ninja Tune as "about obsession and love and a voice echoing in yeule's head". ^[1]

Evangelic Girl Is a Gun was announced on 3 March 2025, along with its cover art, track listing, and the single "Skullcrusher". ^[2] Yeule stated that the album was inspired by Polish painter Zdzisław Beksiński, writing: “I wanted to bring homage to my life as a painter with this album. For me, Beksiński portrays so beautifully, with utmost care, the entities that crawl through his dystopian, tranquil landscapes. The nature of painting as a medium is a reflection of my emotions, both violent and gentle. A fleeting moment of time in my life, transcribed with paint and trapped in time.” ^[2] "Skullcrusher" was accompanied by a music video. ^[3]

"Evangelic Girl Is a Gun", its third single, was released on 8 April 2025 with a music video. ^[4] The album's fourth single, "Dudu" was released on 14 May 2025. ^[5] On 21 May 2025, Yeule performed "Skullcrusher" in their television debut on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney . ^[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
AnyDecentMusic?	7.9/10 [7]
Metacritic	81/100 [8]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[9]
Beats Per Minute	85/100 [10]
Clash	9/10 [11]
DIY	[12]
The Line of Best Fit	9/10 [13]
Paste	8.6/10 [14]
Pitchfork	5.9/10 [15]
PopMatters	8/10 [16]
Sputnikmusic	3.4/5 [17]
Under the Radar	[18]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic , Evangelic Girl Is a Gun received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 81 out of 100 from 10 critic scores. ^[8]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Nat Ćmiel.

Evangelic Girl Is a Gun track listing

No.	Title	Music	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Tequila Coma"	Ćmiel Alexander Crossan	Ćmiel Mura Masa	2:51
2.	"The Girl Who Sold Her Face"	Ćmiel Chris Greatti	Ćmiel Greatti [p]	2:49
3.	"Eko"	Ćmiel Greatti	Ćmiel Greatti [p]	3:43
4.	"1967"	Ćmiel Kin Leonn	Ćmiel Leonn	3:51
5.	"VV"	Ćmiel Greatti	Ćmiel Greatti [p]	3:50
6.	"Dudu"	Ćmiel Greatti	Ćmiel Greatti [p]	3:06
7.	"What3vr"	Ćmiel Crossan	Ćmiel Mura Masa	2:47
8.	"Saiko"	Ćmiel Alexander Guy Cook	Ćmiel A. G. Cook	3:30
9.	"Evangelic Girl Is a Gun"	Ćmiel Leonn	Ćmiel Leonn	3:03
10.	"Skullcrusher"	Ćmiel Ryan Bernardo Michael Volpe	Ćmiel Clams Casino Fitnesss	2:08
Total length:				31:38

Note

• ^{^[p]} signifies a primary and vocal producer.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. ^[19]

• Nat Ćmiel – vocals, guitar (all tracks); synthesizer (tracks 1–7, 9, 10), art direction, design
• Kin Leonn – mastering (all tracks), guitar (tracks 4, 9), synthesizer (9)
• Nathan Boddy – mixing (tracks 1–7)
• Alex Evans – mixing (tracks 8–10)
• Lilian Nuthall – mixing assistance (tracks 1–7)
• Mura Masa – guitar (tracks 1, 7)
• Chris Greatti – guitar (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6)
• Rhys Hastings – drums (track 3)
• Kane Ritchotte – drums (track 5)
• A. G. Cook – guitar (track 8)
• Clams Casino – bass, drums, guitar, synthesizer (track 10)
• Fitnesss – bass, drums, guitar (track 10)
• Vasso Vu – photography

Charts

Chart performance for Evangelic Girl Is a Gun

Chart (2025)	Peak position
French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP) [20]	92
Scottish Albums (OCC) [21]	29
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [22]	56
UK Albums Sales (OCC) [23]	40
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [24]	18

References

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3. Strauss, Matthew (3 March 2025). "Yeule Announces Tour and New Album, Shares New "Skullcrusher" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
4. Carter, Daisy (9 April 2025). "yeule unveils album title track 'Evangelic Girl Is A Gun'". DIY. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
5. Jones, Abby (14 May 2025). "yeule Shares New Song "Dudu": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
6. Breihan, Tom (22 May 2025). "yeule Pull Off Serious Pop-Star Moves In Their TV Debut On John Mulaney's 'Everybody's Live': Watch". Stereogum. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
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11. Palmer, Elle (3 June 2025). "yeule - Evangelic Girl Is A Gun". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
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16. Amen, John (29 May 2025). "Yeule Fully Embraces Their Exquisite Pop Sensibilities". PopMatters. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
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21. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
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