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Gloria

Sam Smith · 2023

40 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A vibrant blend of contemporary pop and R&B, infused with raw emotion and confident self-expression.

Why this album works

Upon its release, 'Gloria' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, marking Smith's fourth consecutive chart-topping album. The lead single, 'Unholy,' featuring Kim Petras, became a global sensation, topping charts worldwide and further solidifying Smith's impact in contemporary pop music.
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wave-like emotional dynamics brief interludes enhance flow confident self-expression throughout
Context
Released on January 27, 2023, 'Gloria' is Sam Smith's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Love Goes' from 2020. At this point in their career, Smith was exploring themes of liberation and identity, building on their previous work while also embracing a more assertive pop sensibility.
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Love Goes — Continues the emotional depth with a mix of pop and R&B elements.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Love Me More".

  • 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 Standout 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 Standout 2:49
  • 15 Kissing You 4:55

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