A Modern Day Distraction
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| Released | 4 October 2024 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 39:50 | |||
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| Singles from Saturday Night, Sunday Morning | ||||
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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. A deluxe edition was released on Nov 7, 2025.[4]
Reception
[edit]According to the review aggregator Metacritic, A Modern Day Distraction received "generally favourable reviews" with a weighted average score of 71 out of 100 based on four critic scores.[5] 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."[6] 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."[7]
Commercial performance
[edit]A Modern Day Distraction peaked at number 9 on the Scottish Albums Chart, and number 14 on the UK Albums Chart.[8] 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.[9]
Track listing
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
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| 1. | "Zombieland" |
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| 2:43 |
| 2. | "All Kinds of People" |
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| 2:48 |
| 3. | "Breakout" |
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| 2:32 |
| 4. | "Never Said Goodbye" |
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| 3:38 |
| 5. | "I Wrote the Book" |
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| 3:16 |
| 6. | "Waiting for the World" |
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| 2:43 |
| 7. | "Instant Satisfaction" |
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| 3:25 |
| 8. | "Got to Let You Go" |
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| 3:14 |
| 9. | "All That I Needed Was You" |
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| 3:17 |
| 10. | "Keep on Moving" |
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| 2:51 |
| 11. | "Beyond the Horizon" |
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| 4:12 |
| 12. | "Still Got Time" |
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| 5:11 |
| Total length: | 39:50 | |||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 9 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[11] | 14 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Release date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 4 October 2024 | LP, CD, digital download |
References
[edit]- ^ Dunworth, Liberty (17 May 2024). "Jake Bugg announces 'A Modern Day Distraction' album with new single 'Zombieland'". NME. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ a b "A Modern Day Distraction - Jake Bugg". Tidal. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Heather (17 May 2024). "Jake Bugg announces Irish tour dates alongside new album A Modern Day Distraction". Hot Press. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "A Modern Day Distraction (Deluxe Edition)". Jake Bugg Official Store. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "A Modern Day Distraction by Jake Bugg Reviews and Tracks – Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Blakesley, Karl (2 October 2024). "Jake Bugg – A Modern Day Distraction". Clash. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Alm, Rachel (14 October 2024). "Jake Bugg: A Modern Day Distraction". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Jake Bugg | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Tops Of The Week | Top Physical Albums". SNEP. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 October 2025.