James Blake | Trying Times | CD 1527

Trying Times marks a bold new chapter in James Blake’s ever-evolving career. His seventh studio album and first fully independent release (via Good Boy Records), the record sees Blake distilling his singular blend of soul, electronic textures, and intimate songwriting into a deeply reflective body of work. The album navigates the tension between connection and solitude, exploring how love, anxiety, and the pressures of contemporary life intersect in an age defined by instability and uncertainty.

Anchored by the haunting lead single “Death Of Love,” Trying Times fuses Blake’s signature atmospheric production with emotive vocal performances and richly layered arrangements.

The album features guest contributions from UK rapper Dave and Los Angeles-based vocalist Monica Martin.

TRACKLIST: 

1. Walk Out Music

2. Death Of Love

3. I Had A Dream She Took My Hand

4. Trying Times

5. Make Something Up

6. Didn’t Come To Argue (ft. Monica Martin)

7. Days Go By

8. Doesn’t Just Happen (ft. Dave)

9. Obsession

10. Rest Of Your Life

11. Through The High Wire

12. Feel It Again

13. Just A Little Higher