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Released 10 years ago

On My One

Jake Bugg · 2016

2 min · 1 track · blues

A rugged blend of folk and blues, underscored by Jake Bugg's raw vocals and introspective storytelling.

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    On My One — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of solitude and self-reflection through its minimalist arrangement and candid lyrics. It serves as a sonic representation of Jake Bugg’s artistic evolution.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a blend of folk and blues with personal lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features predominantly acoustic instrumentation, while the second half introduces more varied arrangements and instrumentation.
  • Several tracks utilize a call-and-response structure between vocals and guitar, emphasizing the blues influence.
  • The album's lyrics often reflect personal experiences and introspection, with a focus on emotional storytelling.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 On My One 2:15

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