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8.0
87901
8.0 |
Clash
Sees Bugg managing to maintain the relatable style which won him so many fans in the first place, while taking the necessary risks that allow him to grow as an artist
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8.0
87958
8.0 |
Q
What binds these seemingly disparate musical elements together are the lyrics. Print edition only
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7.0
87979
7.0 |
Uncut
He demonstrates a firm grip on his essential strengths. Print edition only
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6.5
88026
6.5 |
Paste Magazine
On My One simply meanders too much, too unfocused as it weaves in and out of multiple genres, never getting a solid footing in any of them
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6.0
88101
6.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Wrapped in colorful, elaborate bows and paper that seems intended to signal a consideration for lyricism and texture. But like the album’s overproduction, such packaging merely conceals Bugg’s talents
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6.0
88193
6.0 |
Rolling Stone
Mixes Americana and British folk as skillfully as ever
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6.0
87959
6.0 |
Evening Standard
The singer-songwriter offers more versatility on “make or break” third album
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6.0
87957
6.0 |
Mojo
Stretches out into new sonic territory on uneven third outing. Print edition only
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6.0
87902
6.0 |
The Independent
He has a firm grasp of his capabilities
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6.0
87903
6.0 |
NME
You can understand Bugg’s desire to try something new, but it’s only when he plays to his strengths that ‘On My One’ comes into its own
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6.0
87918
6.0 |
The Guardian
From endearing to cringeworthy
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4.0
87900
4.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Admirable intention, no doubt, but the execution is askew
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4.0
87970
4.0 |
The FT
Finds Jake Bugg running out of steam, caught between the temptation to repeat the retro-1960s shtick that has brought him such success and a desire to stretch his wings
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4.0
87985
4.0 |
The Arts Desk
It all ends up sounding worryingly like an eager-to-please mimic
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3.0
87931
3.0 |
Pitchfork
Precisely the kind of mistake that pop stars make when they think they’re smarter than the system
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