Life by Misadventure
by Rag 'n' Bone Man
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 7, 2021
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Mojo
    May 6, 2021
    80
    He's less scattergun and easier to pin down. More crucially, Graham's songwriting has blossomed. [Jun 2021, p.85]
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  2. Clash Music
    May 7, 2021
    70
    Rag ‘n’ Bone Man has returned with a fine new album that allows fans to fall in love again.
  3. Clash Music
    May 7, 2021
    70
    Rag ‘n’ Bone Man has returned with a fine new album that allows fans to fall in love again.
  5. musicOMH.com
    May 6, 2021
    70
    Despite these quibbles, there’s a definite sense on Life By Misadventure of a major step up from Human. It’s a conscious move to move Rag’n’Bone Man up to the level of the likes of Michael Kiwanuka and Ray LaMontagne – if he carries on at this trajectory, he’ll have a career to rival them both.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Tango80
    Aug 12, 2021
    6
    Rag 'n' Bone Man is making some odd choices with his career and I think he's shooting himself in the foot here with a pretty middle of theRag 'n' Bone Man is making some odd choices with his career and I think he's shooting himself in the foot here with a pretty middle of the road album. I mean, it's ok, but it can get repetitive and boring at times however behind it is a man with an incredible voice who has shown in the past that he can make songs that have an edge and character to them. Personally I think he needs to go back to that otherwise he risks disappearing completely.… Full Review »
  2. Milo74
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Good album but lucking some adventure. Repetitive at times but he sings with his heart.
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