Divine Hammer (song)

"Divine Hammer"
Single by The Breeders
from the album Last Splash
B-side "Hoverin'", "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)", "Do You Love Me Now Jr?"
Released October 25, 1993
Format 7", CD single
Genre Alternative rock
Label 4AD/Elektra Records
Writer(s) Kim Deal
The Breeders singles chronology
"Cannonball"
(1993)
"Divine Hammer"
(1993)
"Saints"
(1994)

"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.

Track listing

  1. "Divine Hammer" (Single version) - 2:42
  2. "Hoverin'" - 2:53 (Deal/Murphy)
  3. "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)" - 2:32 (Hank Williams)
  4. "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 on backing vocals.

Music video

The music video for Divine Hammer was directed by Richard Kern, Kim Gordon, and Spike Jonze.

Charts

Chart (1993) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart 59
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks 28