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Trying Times

James Blake

March 13, 2026

Overall Rating

4.27

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4.80

(1)

Critics

3.92

(18)

Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 3.92/5.0

Jordan Ellison (Dork)

5.00

Ben Tipple (DIY)

4.50

Minty Slater Mearns (Still Listening)

4.30

On Trying Times, James Blake confronts a fractured world with quiet introspection, finding moments of love and creativity that still cut through the darkness.

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Robb Schuneman

1 month ago

4.80

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March 13, 2026

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3.96/ 5 · 19 ratings

The #9 rated album of 2026 on Quiet Banger.

The #3 rated album by James Blake on Quiet Banger.

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3.5

4.0

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5.0

Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 3.92/5.0

Jordan Ellison (Dork)

5.00

Ben Tipple (DIY)

4.50

Minty Slater Mearns (Still Listening)

4.30

On Trying Times, James Blake confronts a fractured world with quiet introspection, finding moments of love and creativity that still cut through the darkness.

Reviews

See what others are saying about this album and its tracks

Album Reviews (1)

1 review

Robb Schuneman

1 month ago

4.80

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Community engagement

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Reviews

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Album Information

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Release Date

March 13, 2026

How others rate it

3.96/ 5 · 19 ratings

The #9 rated album of 2026 on Quiet Banger.

The #3 rated album by James Blake on Quiet Banger.

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0