Divine Hammer (song)
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"Divine Hammer" is a song by The Breeders
, released as the second single from their album Last Splash
in 1993.
An earlier, working title for the song was entitled "You Always Hang Around", which was recorded during the Pod recording sessions. This version featured alternate lyrics yet maintained a similar song structure.
"Divine Hammer" is a different version than the LP version, and "Do You Love Me Now Jr?" is an alternate version of the LP version featuring J Mascis
on backing vocals.
, Kim Gordon
, and Spike Jonze
.
The Breeders
The Breeders are an American alternative rock band formed in 1988 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. The band has experienced a number of line-up changes; the current line-up consists of Kim Deal , her twin sister Kelley Deal , Jose Medeles , Mando Lopez Todd the Fox...
, released as the second single from their album Last Splash
Last Splash
Last Splash is the second album by indie rock band The Breeders, released August 1993. Originally formed as a side project for Pixies bassist Kim Deal, The Breeders quickly became her primary recording outlet....
in 1993.
An earlier, working title for the song was entitled "You Always Hang Around", which was recorded during the Pod recording sessions. This version featured alternate lyrics yet maintained a similar song structure.
Track listing
- "Divine Hammer" (Single version) - 2:42
- "Hoverin'" - 2:53 (Deal/Murphy)
- "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)" - 2:32 (Hank Williams)
- "Do You Love Me Now Jr?" - 3:00 (Kim Deal/Kelley Deal)
"Divine Hammer" is a different version than the LP version, and "Do You Love Me Now Jr?" is an alternate version of the LP version featuring J Mascis
J Mascis
J Mascis is an American musician, best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for Dinosaur Jr.. In 2011, he was ranked in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.- Biography :...
on backing vocals.
Music video
The music video for Divine Hammer was directed by Richard KernRichard Kern
Richard Kern is a New York underground filmmaker, writer and photographer. He first came to underground prominence as part of the underground cultural explosion in the East Village of New York City in the 1980s, with erotic and experimental films featuring underground personalities of the time...
, Kim Gordon
Kim Gordon
Kim Althea Gordon is an American musician, vocalist, artist, record producer, video director and actress. She has sung and played bass and guitar in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth, and in Free Kitten with Julia Cafritz...
, and Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television...
.
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 59 |
| US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 28 |