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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

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