A Modern Day Distraction
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. The album was originally slated for 20 September 2024, 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.
Reception
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. 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." 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."
A Modern Day Distraction peaked at number 9 on the Scottish Albums Chart, and number 14 on the UK Albums Chart. Although the album did not enter the French Album Top 200, it peaked at number 149 on the French Top Album Physiques chart.
Credits adapted from Tidal.