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Unholy

Sam Smith · 2022

19 min · 7 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A pulsating blend of pop and R&B, driven by infectious beats and provocative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of high energy
  • for dance parties
  • variety of engaging interpretations
  • remix exploration for enthusiasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
  • seek deep lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Unholy' was released in September 2022, Sam Smith had already established themselves as a prominent figure in contemporary pop and R&B. This track marked a significant collaboration with Kim Petras, showcasing a bold evolution in their sound after their previous album, 'Love Goes', released in 2020. This single represented a shift towards more dance-oriented music, reflecting broader trends in pop.
Stylistic neighbors
Hozier· Lewis Capaldi· John Legend

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unholy 2:36
  • 2 Unholy (Disclosure remix) 3:54
  • 3 Unholy (Dxrk ダークremix) 2:09
  • 4 Unholy (ACRAZE remix) 2:56
  • 5 Unholy (orchestral version) 2:46
  • 6 Unholy (live version) 2:38
  • 7 Unholy (instrumental) 2:37

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