Album Review: A Modern Day Distraction by Jake Bugg

Nottingham singer-songwriter impresses on politically-charged sixth album which feels both of-the-moment and timeless Twelve years after his explosive debut, Jake Bugg returns with A Modern Day Distraction, a record that returns to the raw guitar-driven sound that first made him a household name. His sixth album comes as a welcome reminder of what Bugg does best, after his somewhat underwhelming venture into indie-pop with 2021's Saturday Night, Sunday Morning. Here, Bugg strips things back to basics: gritty rock and roll paired with no-nonsense storytelling about the struggles of working-class life.

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Ah the successful debut album - sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse, sometimes a bit of both. While a great debut can be the launchpad to a long and a fruitful career, there have been many occasions throughout musical history where artists have spent their career trying to match the magic of their impactful first album. One artist who has experienced this first-hand is Nottingham-born singer-songwriter, Jake Bugg.

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