title: But for Now Leave Me Alone
text: # But for Now Leave Me Alone
  
  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 uptempo 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
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Rhythmer | |
  | Seoul Therapy | 9/10 |
  
  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 rated 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 a "all-rounder" who can fit into any song.
  
  ### Year-end lists
  
  | Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | Rolling Stone India | 15 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2022 | 12 | |
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All tracks are written by pH-1.
  
  ## Charts
  
  | Chart (2022) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | South Korean Albums (Circle) | 24 |
  