A Modern Day Distraction is the sixth studio album by English indie rock singer-songwriter Jake Bugg. It was released on 4 October 2024 via RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment.[1][2] The album was originally slated for 20 September 2024,[3] but was pushed back for unknown reasons. The album has received generally favourable reviews from critics.
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, A Modern Day Distraction received "generally favourable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 71 out of 100 from four critic scores.[4] Karl Blakesley of Clash says, "While it may ultimately be a solid rather than sensational listen, this is an enjoyable sixth outing from Jake Bugg that marks a reasonable return to form, while also providing more than a few strong highlights."[5] Rachel Alm of Spectrum Culture says, "Bugg moves through a number of musical styles on A Modern Day Distraction and does them all well, which is impressive given how everything sounds consistent throughout and not as though Bugg is trying anything on."[6]
Commercial performance
A Modern Day Distraction peaked at number 9 on the Scottish Albums Chart, and number 14 on the UK Albums Chart.[7] Although the album did not enter the French Album Top 200, it peaked at number 149 on the French Top Album Physiques (Top Physical Albums) chart.[8]
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