Hearts That Strain
by Jake Bugg
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 1, 2017
    30
    All in all, the album is unremarkable, showing only rare flashes of lyrical prowess, and melodically unadventurous. Bugg fails to push boundaries and flounders outside his recent comfort zone, resulting in a record that fails to impress, delivered without vigour.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. sparkshaha
    Sep 13, 2017
    9
    Great sounding and mature album from Bugg. Blissfull songs of artistic merit, despite critical attacks at Bugg for trying different musicalGreat sounding and mature album from Bugg. Blissfull songs of artistic merit, despite critical attacks at Bugg for trying different musical approaches. The pretension of critics should never dissuade you from discovering how good this music is.… Full Review »
  2. diegonelli
    Sep 16, 2017
    5
    At this point Jake's music feels so.. meh. Like, it's not bad, it feels nice, but it's not good either? I don't know, it's a weird feeling. IAt this point Jake's music feels so.. meh. Like, it's not bad, it feels nice, but it's not good either? I don't know, it's a weird feeling. I think he should try some new styles because this is getting monotonous.… Full Review »
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