By collaborating with producers like Two Inch Punch, Eg White, Jimmy Napes, Steve Fitzmaurice, Mojam and Fraser T Smith, In The Lonely Hour has a balance across the pop, R&B, soul and gospel genres and is what makes it so unique. Truth be told, one of the reasons we sing is to enhance the text and Smith knows exactly how to captivate his listeners through powerful lyrics and heartfelt orchestrations. What I’m trying to do actually with my album is show that it’s my voice that’s leading. Within one song, Smith demonstrates how easily he can transition from a resonant chest voice to a delicious falsetto that will leave you reeling. He has one of the finest soul and R&B voices of our generation with a vocal ability like no other. The 10-track album showcases the undeniable talent this 22-year-old artist has. I kept feeling lonely in the fact that I hadn't felt love before. I think I'm over it now, but I was in a very dark place. In the Lonely Hour is about a guy that I fell in love with last year, and he didn’t love me back.

In a recent interview with Fader, Smith opened up about how his experiences in love, and unrequited love, have shaped and inspired the nature of this album. Prepare yourself as Smith allows us into his broken heart and visits all the emotions that love creates. The British singer-songwriter has just released a 'first-listen' to his album In The Lonely Hour. Sam Smith fans don't have to wait another day to listen to his debut album.

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