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Trying Times

James Blake

March 13, 2026

Overall Rating

4.27

Users

4.8

(1)

Critics

3.92

(18)

Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 3.92/5.0

Jordan Ellison (Dork)

5.0

Ben Tipple (DIY)

4.5

Minty Slater Mearns (Still Listening)

4.3

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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Release Date

March 13, 2026

MusicBrainz Rating

3.00 (2 votes)

How others rate it

3.96/ 5 · 19 ratings

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3.5

4.0

Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 3.92/5.0

Jordan Ellison (Dork)

5.0

Ben Tipple (DIY)

4.5

Minty Slater Mearns (Still Listening)

4.3

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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See what others are saying about this album and its tracks