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.
Background.
In an interview with "Eyesmag", pH-1 explained the inspiration behind the album.
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.
Music and lyrics.
"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. On "Mr. Bad", pH-1 emphasizes the image of the attractive playboy with laid-back raps.
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."
Critical reception.
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."
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."
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.
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