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The Glorification of Sadness

Paloma Faith

52 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · jazz · soul

A fusion of contemporary R&B and jazz-inflected pop that examines the complexities of emotional vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional dynamics
  • dance floor catharsis
  • reflective moments of vulnerability
  • intimate storytelling through contrast
  • energetic bursts with introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward single tracks
  • seek high-energy instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2020, 'The Glorification of Sadness' is Paloma Faith's fourth studio album, following her 2017 release 'The Architect.' At this point in her career, Faith was honing her artistic identity, blending personal storytelling with a distinct sonic style that reflects her growth as an artist. The album showcases her willingness to explore darker themes and emotional depths.
Stylistic neighbors
Amy Winehouse· Adele· Lana Del Rey

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sweatpants 3:31
  • 2 Pressure 3:44
  • 3 God in a Dress 3:41
  • 4 How You Leave a Man 3:34
  • 5 There’s Nothing More Human Than Failure 1:19
  • 6 Bad Woman 2:44
  • 7 Cry on the Dance Floor 4:13
  • 8 Say My Name 2:55
  • 9 Let It Ride 3:20
  • 10 The Big Bang Ending 0:41
  • 11 Eat Shit and Die 3:12
  • 12 Divorce 4:21
  • 13 Hate When You’re Happy 3:53
  • 14 Enjoy Yourself 2:52
  • 15 I Am Enough 4:05
  • 16 Mirror to Mirror 0:36
  • 17 Already Broken 4:04

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