Gloria
Sam Smith · 2023
40 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant mix of contemporary pop and soul, blending personal introspection with danceable beats and lush arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unholy — This track features a provocative blend of dark pop and R&B influences, showcasing Smith's vocal range while addressing themes of infidelity and desire.
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Love Me More Start here — Opening the album with an anthem of self-acceptance, this song encapsulates the overarching themes of empowerment and vulnerability that permeate Gloria.
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I'm Not Here to Make Friends — Combining playful lyrics with an infectious beat, this track boldly embraces confidence and defiance, representing a pivotal moment in Smith's artistic journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic pop with introspective themes, showcasing strong production and cohesive interludes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a danceable tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo songs that explore personal themes.
- Interludes are strategically placed between tracks, providing brief moments of reflection that contrast with the surrounding upbeat material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- brief interludes enhance flow
- confident self-expression throughout
- reflective moments of vulnerability
- sing-along anthems for empowerment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in themes of love and identity.
- Career context
- Released on January 27, 2023, Gloria marks Sam Smith's fourth studio album, following the commercially successful Love Goes from 2020. At this point in their career, Smith aimed to embrace a more liberated sound and image, reflecting a significant evolution in both their music and personal identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hozier· Lewis Capaldi· John Legend
Tracklist
- 1 Love Me More Start here 3:23
- 2 No God 3:17
- 3 Hurting Interlude 0:18
- 4 Lose You 3:10
- 5 Perfect 3:39
- 6 Unholy 2:50
- 7 How To Cry 2:41
- 8 Six Shots 2:31
- 9 Gimme 2:50
- 10 Dorothy’s Interlude 0:09
- 11 I’m Not Here to Make Friends 3:50
- 12 Gloria 1:50
- 13 Who We Love 2:42
- 14 Heavenly Sent 2:49
- 15 Kissing You 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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