"Divine Hammer" is a song by American alternative rock band the Breeders, released as the second single from their second album, Last Splash (1993), in October 1993.
"Divine Hammer" | ||||
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Single by the Breeders | ||||
from the album Last Splash | ||||
B-side |
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Released | October 25, 1993[1] | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Kim Deal | |||
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The Breeders singles chronology | ||||
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Lead vocalist Kim Deal said: "It's about existential angst, really. I'm just looking for some divinity come down and, you know what, I don't think there is anything. I don't use syringe drugs, but you could use drugs to find your divine your divinity. Christian songs, they use all of these things... if you go around the mountain, and if you work hard with the hammer, and you meet a carpenter called Jesus Christ, and you travel miles and miles... all these stupid symbolisms that Christian folk groups will use."[2]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Divine Hammer" (single version) | Kim Deal | 2:42 |
2. | "Hoverin'" | Deal/Murphy | 2:53 |
3. | "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)" | Hank Williams | 2:32 |
4. | "Do You Love Me Now Jr?" | Kim Deal, Kelley Deal[a 1] | 3:00 |
"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.
The music video for Divine Hammer was directed by Spike Jonze, Kim Gordon, and Richard Kern.[3]
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 59 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 28 |
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