Playing Robots Into Heaven
by James Blake
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 11, 2023
    60
    While not quite a return to form, the album’s sleek yet plaintive production is a welcome reminder of what Blake does best.
  2. PopMatters
    Sep 7, 2023
    60
    Playing Robots Into Heaven is ultimately a flawed but, at times, interesting and worthwhile foray for Blake into more beat-led, dancefloor-friendly music.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 7, 2023
    60
    With skills and interests cemented across various styles, he’s figuring out in real time exactly what he does best – providing floor fillers to club crowds or elevating his performances through complex production. Perhaps when he sings, “Where are my wings? / they’re loading”, the artist is acknowledging that he’s still to assume his most resolute form yet.

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. reviewitall343
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Wonderful album. As always, James' production techniques are unmatched. I highly recommend checking this out. My only critique is that some ofWonderful album. As always, James' production techniques are unmatched. I highly recommend checking this out. My only critique is that some of the tracks so don't flow together as well as an album experience as some of his previous works.… Full Review »
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