Trying Times
by James Blake
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#23 Best Album of 2026

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Under The Radar
    Mar 13, 2026
    80
    While it certainly has its darker moments, Trying Times is never maudlin. The album is shot through with Blake’s wit and dry humor—which is also what makes its moments of frank sincerity so compelling.
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  2. Paste Magazine
    Mar 13, 2026
    58
    Although it’s perfectly pleasant, Trying Times, as a whole, seldom rises above a serviceable standard.
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  3. The Guardian
    Mar 13, 2026
    80
    Trying Times may not have much to say about our age, but the tunes are undoubtedly worth hearing.
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