Rag'N'Bone Man - Disfigured | EP Review

There is always a sense of pride felt when you see an underground artist getting the recognition they deserve. After discovering Rag'N'Bone Man when he was providing vocals for Brighton based rap collective Rum Committee, it was evident that his soulful voice had to receive full exposure.

Disfigured is a landmark in Rag'N'Bone Man's career. Even with a stellar back catalogue, including his Wolves EP, he has managed to top it all and raise the bar with just four songs.

Each track encapsulates an array of emotions, portrayed brilliantly by Rag'N'Bone. His voice is undeniably full of power and passion, with an essence of the finest Blues artists dripping through it. The music arrangements work majestically, as clearly heard in the emotive Perfume, which is stripped-down, yet extremely compelling.

Lead track Hard Came The Rain is more forceful and rock-driven, however the lyrical content and the barrage of instruments creates a true musical spectacle. 

Bitter End has a slight hip-hop feel contained within the instruments, but Rag'N'Bone's melody and the backing choir provide a further depth to a simplistic layout. The live version of Bitter End which can be found on his YouTube page is magical and demonstrates Rag'N'Bone's raw ability.

To close the EP, title track Disfigured shows the pinnacle of a truly incredible talent. Rag'N'Bone's voice is one that will show the takeover of up-and-coming acts. The chorus of Disfigured is haunting but it will certainly be stuck in your head. 

The versatility of one performer is phenomenal and this EP is a testament to just how talented Rag'N'Bone Man is and he will become a household name in due time.