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The Thrill of It All

Sam Smith · 2017

55 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

Soulful ballads intertwine with confessional lyrics, exploring love and heartbreak through a contemporary R&B lens.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration
  • reflective moments of vulnerability
  • cathartic releases of heartbreak
  • late-night introspection and solace
  • sing-along ballads with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2017, Sam Smith released 'The Thrill of It All' as their second studio album, following the commercial success of their debut, 'In the Lonely Hour.' This project marked a period of artistic maturation as Smith sought to delve deeper into personal themes of heartbreak and identity, showcasing their growth after two years of intense public scrutiny and personal reflection.
Stylistic neighbors
Hozier· Lewis Capaldi· John Legend
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Too Good at Goodbyes".

  • 1 Too Good at Goodbyes Start here 3:36
  • 2 Say It First 4:12
  • 3 One Last Song 3:15
  • 4 Midnight Train 3:31
  • 5 Burning 3:29
  • 6 Him 3:14
  • 7 Baby, You Make Me Crazy 3:31
  • 8 No Peace 4:49
  • 9 Palace 3:10
  • 10 Pray 3:58
  • 11 Nothing Left for You 3:49
  • 12 The Thrill of It All 3:33
  • 13 Scars 3:06
  • 14 One Day at a Time 3:36
  • 15 Leader of the Pack 2:37
  • 16 Blind Eye 1:42

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