In the Lonely Hour
Sam Smith · 2014
32 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul
Heartfelt ballads intertwine with soulful melodies, driven by Sam Smith's powerful, emotive vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt ballads for emotional release
- steady emotional progression throughout
- intimate moments of vulnerability
- for reflective evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- enjoy standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Sam Smith's reputation and brought wider recognition.
- Career context
- In the Lonely Hour is Sam Smith's debut studio album, released in 2014, shortly after gaining recognition for their featured role on Disclosure's hit 'Latch.' This album marked a significant breakthrough in Smith's career, establishing them as a leading voice in contemporary R&B and pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hozier· Lewis Capaldi· John Legend
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Thrill of It All — Continues the emotional depth with rich ballads and soulful storytelling.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Money on My Mind".
- 1 Money on My Mind Start here 3:13
- 2 Good Thing 3:21
- 3 Stay With Me 2:52
- 4 Leave Your Lover 3:08
- 5 I’m Not the Only One 3:59
- 6 I’ve Told You Now 3:30
- 7 Like I Can 2:47
- 8 Life Support 2:53
- 9 Not in That Way 2:52
- 10 Lay Me Down 4:15
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Sam Smith's catalog. This debut album established Sam Smith's reputation and brought wider recognition.
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