Hard (Sophie song)

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Hard (Sophie song)

Hard is a 2014 single by British electronic musician Sophie Xeon. It was released on 4 August 2014 and later appeared on Sophie's compilation album Product (2015). On vinyl, Hard was the B-side to Lemonade, with Lemonade as the A-side.

The song runs 2:54 and was released on the Numbers label. It was written and produced by Sophie Xeon, with GFOTY providing vocals. Sophie has said the track was inspired by physics and materials, describing it as “made from metal and latex.”

Reception and impact: Pitchfork named Hard a Best New Track. It was widely acclaimed and listed among the best songs of 2014 by outlets such as Pitchfork, Spin, Tiny Mix Tapes, and Dazed, and The New York Times called it one of Sophie’s essential songs.

Charts: In 2021, a Lemonade / Hard vinyl reissue appeared on the Official Charts Company lists in the UK, reaching 5 on the Physical Singles Chart and 3 on the Vinyl Singles Chart.

Credits: Sophie Xeon — production, composition; GFOTY — vocals.