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. 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.
  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. 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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  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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