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Posted by: SeanGrey 23rd August 2016, 02:43 PM
After having not posted on social media lately using temporary images with the word "writing", Sam Smith updated his social media icons earlier to show the word "repairing". In an interview earlier this year he said he would be going into deeper and more meaningful lyrics for a second album, which I assume what the use of words are for clearly!
I know Sam doesn't get a lot of discussion but I'm certain hes approaching a release of something as it has been a while so I thought I'd create a topic.
Discuss? (If there are any Sam fans at all on here 
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Posted by: mdh 23rd August 2016, 02:46 PM
Oh for GODS sake, just as my life was getting better Sam comes along and ruins it. In all seriousness, I AM intrigued - I just hope he puts out a Money on my Mind style track not a Lay Me Down/Stay With Me/Song to commit suicide to.
Posted by: HarryEzra 23rd August 2016, 02:46 PM
I am a fan of his music bar The Writing's The Wall 
but maybe not so much him as a person
Posted by: Ryan. 23rd August 2016, 07:03 PM
He's very much in the same boat as Emeli for me, I am a fan of both of their music but they were so overexposed in their respective album campaigns that I just got fed up of them appearing on every single show possible.
I'm ready for Emeli to return as she has had a significant break, but I feel like Sam needs to wait until at least next summer.
Posted by: danG 23rd August 2016, 08:37 PM
NO!
Posted by: Joe. 23rd August 2016, 09:00 PM
Keep it.
Posted by: Scene 24th August 2016, 03:07 PM
I wouldn't say I'm excited about Sam's music but, with the right song, I can really be on board because his voice can be so good to listen to. 'Latch' wouldn't have been half the song it was for me if it wasn't for Sam's vocal. 
He did get really dreary though - I never took to SWM, I liked the A$AP Rocky version of INTOO and LMD just got on my nerves. The James Bond track was decent enough but his voice became grating after a while.
I think his voice is too divisive for him to remain a consistently popular, high-selling artist for more than a few years at a time.
Posted by: jakewild 24th August 2016, 03:18 PM
i actually like a bunch of his songs so I'm intrigued but it's always gonna come with the garbage he spews which completely ruins him
Posted by: Davidson 14th July 2017, 01:44 PM
Posted a picture on Instagram with the caption "filming - day 1".
Looking like it is possibly a video shoot so I am thinking we could be seeing this album come in Q4 and the lead single in the next few months.
Posted by: Lenny 14th July 2017, 02:04 PM
R&B/Urban?
I'm intrigued, although wouldn't it make sense if the video was for his rumoured collaboration with Clean Bandit?
Posted by: John-James 14th July 2017, 02:47 PM
Will his career go in the same direction as Emeli? I'm hoping so
Posted by: SGrey 15th July 2017, 05:41 PM
"TPH - 50HR" uploaded onto his Facebook cover. Maybe album title?
(in))(T)he (p)?????? (H)our, possibly?
Posted by: jase. 15th July 2017, 07:23 PM
Why is Sam Smith in the R&B/Urban section? 
Posted by: Lenny 15th July 2017, 07:28 PM
His new album is gonna be industrial ghetto interspersed with thrash rap.
Posted by: jase. 15th July 2017, 07:32 PM
Here for it!
Posted by: cq(uavo)merqn 15th July 2017, 07:51 PM
No one wants new music from him.
Posted by: UltraRedLight 15th July 2017, 07:53 PM
Not even joking that'd probably be an improvement on his previous stuff 😂
Anyway back to what he'll probably release, he can keep it.
Posted by: beartita 15th July 2017, 07:55 PM
keep it
Posted by: Andrew. 15th July 2017, 08:03 PM
Posted by: SGrey 15th July 2017, 08:19 PM
His last album was in that forum.
I don't really get the hate for him as an artist/person but can see why people dislike the music for being a bit down beat at times.
Posted by: Liаm 16th July 2017, 02:19 AM
omg no we don't want this topic, trash can it is xxx
Posted by: Bairlas 16th July 2017, 02:31 AM
Best place for him and his career tbh
Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 16th July 2017, 04:24 AM
FYI, "TPH - 50HR" stands for "The Pink House - 50 Heydon Road".
That said, if he does something like "Nirvana" or "Like I Can", I'm in.
Posted by: Red Blooded Man 16th July 2017, 04:34 AM
You all have no taste when it comes to Sam Smith, I can't wait for his new music !
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 16th July 2017, 10:04 AM
Jesus.
Posted by: Dobbo 16th July 2017, 10:54 AM
I actually don't hate any of his songs bar Stay With Me (which is one of the worst songs ever). Like I Can, Lay Me Down & even his bond one were all quite good imo! He was certainly more tolerable than Ed Sheeran in the 2014-15 domination period.
That said, I won't exactly be rushing to hear this...
Posted by: Bjork 16th July 2017, 04:31 PM
isn't he also doing the new Clean Bandit one?
Posted by: JosephStyles 16th July 2017, 04:45 PM
I quite liked Sam's debut album, and I'm Not the Only One is a fantastic song, so I'm quite intrigued as to what he'll put out next. Let's pray he's less overexposed though
Posted by: pippa 17th July 2017, 03:52 PM
I think Sam Smith's second era could go the same way as Emeli Sande unless he comes back with a very strong opening single.
Posted by: Red Blooded Man 18th July 2017, 12:31 PM
On this we agree.
Posted by: Tombo 21st July 2017, 07:32 AM
I feel like he established himself too well to have a floppy second era but I guess we will see!
Posted by: *Tim 15th August 2017, 04:29 PM
The highly-anticipated project reunites Smith with regular collaborator Jimmy Napes (born James Napier)
The follow-up to 2014’s “In the Lonely Hour” reportedly boasts additional songwriting contributions from Levi Lennox (FKA twigs), Rachel Furner (Craig David), Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd (Kelly Rowland), Sophie “Frances” Cooke (Meghan Trainor) and Iain James (Olly Murs).
Among the producers expected to appear on the album are Malay (Frank Ocean), Cass Lowe (Sinead Harnett), Two Inch Punch (Rag’n’Bone Man), Martin Sjolie (Charlotte OC), Paul Epworth (John Legend), Fred Cox (Grace Carter), Joel Little (Lorde), Timbaland (Beyonce) and Fraser T. Smith (Stormzy).
https://hamadamania.com/2017/08/12/sam-smith-confirms-title-for-sophomore-album/
Posted by: Saenerys 15th August 2017, 04:33 PM
Someone hold me 
Paul Epworth has worked on some massive and best of Adele's discography so I can't wait for his input on this!
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 15th August 2017, 04:37 PM
The apocalypse really is nigh.
Posted by: cqmerqn 15th August 2017, 04:38 PM
Lead single must be really close then.
Posted by: Liаm 15th August 2017, 04:39 PM
Some huge names there so it looks they're are trying to set him in good steed for the new era but I am dreading it because his voice is so hideous it's nigh on imossible to make him sound good
Posted by: Cucumberella 15th August 2017, 04:41 PM
that title is dreadful!
Posted by: Chez Wombat 15th August 2017, 06:17 PM
Well, that's the most pretentious title I've heard in a long time
Posted by: burbe 15th August 2017, 07:37 PM
Oh dear
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th August 2017, 07:37 PM
Looks more like his car licence plate lmao
Posted by: Liаm 15th August 2017, 07:39 PM
Even just being called Heydon Road or Heydon, or the town name, makes more sense
Posted by: lewistgreen 15th August 2017, 07:42 PM
What an awful album name. Hopefully it gets changed
That said, I'm interested to hear the way his songs will go given those producer names!
Posted by: ML Hammer95 15th August 2017, 07:43 PM
Looking forward to this! With the right production and sound, he does have some very good songs in his back catalogue.
Posted by: Martyn 15th August 2017, 07:45 PM
What a cunttastic album name.
Posted by: Saenerys 15th August 2017, 08:03 PM
OMG JOSEPH! License plate
Sam is the male Jessie J of this site, I'm sure his critics outweigh his fans.
I do hope the campaign for this album follows similar suit like In The Lonely Hour with plenty of post album activity and success.
Posted by: cqmerqn 15th August 2017, 09:43 PM
Sam Smith is the biggest twat in pop
Posted by: lewistgreen 15th August 2017, 10:05 PM
Your reasons being?
Posted by: Cucumberella 15th August 2017, 10:09 PM
i think it should have been called 'Cancelled' or 'ASDA Whoops! Sticker'
Posted by: M4NG0 15th August 2017, 10:58 PM
You mean his previous one album?
Anyway there should be some decent songs on this, given those writing and production credits. I don't get why Buzzjack is so full of hate sometimes
Posted by: Klaus 15th August 2017, 11:04 PM
I'm guessing he was the first person ever to live in a pink house.
Posted by: Bjork 16th August 2017, 06:01 AM
but is the title confirmed? sounds like a provisional working title
Posted by: Saenerys 30th August 2017, 04:56 PM
From his mailer:
First of all I want to say thank you. Thank you for being so patient and letting me have the past year to really escape into my mind and write music so freely. I feel so rejuvenated and have so many stories I can't wait to tell you. I have missed you all desperately and a day hasn't gone by when I haven't been looking at all your comments & dreaming of singing with you all again. The wait is nearly over. Something is coming very very very very soon. I am scared & excited at the same time. I've poured my soul and heart into this record. Love you all and see you in the not so distant future.
I am so ready!!!!
Posted by: Shaphne 30th August 2017, 04:59 PM
And people think Taylor Swift is up herself.
Posted by: StillJupiter 30th August 2017, 05:26 PM
Savage
Posted by: Bjork 30th August 2017, 05:28 PM
good he's feeling rejuvenated 
lol how he writes
very very very very soon means this Friday I guess??
Posted by: Saenerys 30th August 2017, 06:51 PM
Be within the next few weeks most likely, yes. I'm sure it's been mentioned in here about a supposed September release.
Posted by: jjake 30th August 2017, 11:41 PM
i mean WHO hasn't been waiting patiently JUST waiting for his new single?! we've all been SO understanding of his time lapse...we're such good fans omg
Posted by: Jonjo 30th August 2017, 11:46 PM
Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 1st September 2017, 10:07 AM
Something new (likely the lead single "Too Good At Goodbyes") will be out next week.
Posted by: Bjork 1st September 2017, 10:16 AM
it's also on the official charts' website but no title yet
Sam is expected to release his new single on September 8, which will serve as the lead track from his forthcoming second album.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 1st September 2017, 10:17 AM
Liked and retweeted.
Posted by: Hadji 1st September 2017, 10:58 AM
I heard a rumour that he is collaborating with Clean Bandit
Posted by: THEO. 1st September 2017, 11:06 AM
Single (and Spotify deal) https://twitter.com/samsmithworld/status/903531146214080512/. Really not looking forward to this but as others have said, I hope he performs similarly to Emeli's recent singles.
Posted by: danG 1st September 2017, 11:22 AM
I think it's heading straight for the top five especially with the Spotify deal. Not expecting an instant #1 but it should do much better than Emeli.
Posted by: Bjork 1st September 2017, 11:23 AM
wonder if this will also be added as song #1 on hot hits spotify and all possible playlists like Taylor was... maybe all new big releases will do that from now on
Posted by: danG 1st September 2017, 11:24 AM
I think that's starting to become the case, labels are splashing their cash on Spotify promo as that's the best way to get their song up the chart.
Posted by: StillJupiter 1st September 2017, 12:41 PM
I wonder how or if he'll incorporate his sexuality more into his music this time round. After Olly Alexander's statements about pronoun use in songs it feels like the landscape there has changed a bit.
I always felt like Sam Smith's first era tried to keep that under wraps a bit more. He wasn't closeted, no, but he wasn't drawing attention to it either.
Posted by: Liаm 1st September 2017, 12:54 PM
I've got a horrible feeling he's going to do an Ed Sheeran this era rather than an Emeli Sande 
Posted by: Klaus 1st September 2017, 01:04 PM
At least the album title gets me one step closer to accessing his bank account to reclaim some of my money.
Posted by: Saenerys 1st September 2017, 02:38 PM
I've got a good feeling he's going to do an Adele and beat the critics with a fab second album
Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 1st September 2017, 04:50 PM
The music video of the first single comes out on September 15 and the album will be out on November 3.
The info comes from http://pulsemusic.proboards.com/post/6255745/thread. As I mentioned in the Kelly Clarkson thread, Olly is the source, so the information he posts is credible.
Posted by: Red Blooded Man 2nd September 2017, 03:01 PM
As it's thought that the overrated Regina couldn't go any lower.
Posted by: Regina 2nd September 2017, 03:49 PM
Cute as it is to see you single me out, I am not the only person here to not like Sam Smith. Why not be childish to them too?
Posted by: TMD_24Quavo 3rd September 2017, 08:36 PM
Produced by Stargate and Jimmy Napes.
Posted by: Davidson 3rd September 2017, 09:07 PM
Half interested to hear what a Sam Smith and Stargate collab sounds like.
Unlike many on here, I can appreciate his talent. He does have an undeniably great voice, it is just that most of the material from his first album was offensively dull.
Posted by: Saenerys 3rd September 2017, 09:10 PM
Unlike many on here, I can appreciate his talent. He does have an undeniably great voice, it is just that most of the material from his first album was offensively dull.
I quite liked the content on his first album but he does have a great voice which has lended itself perfectly to tracks like La La La and Omen, outside of his lead material. I wouldn't object to him featuring on some stuff once this campaign is over like he did with ITLH to branch out a bit.
Posted by: mdh 3rd September 2017, 09:16 PM
He posted some lyrics on Twitter.
"Every time you hurt me,
The less that I cry"
Posted by: jjake 4th September 2017, 11:53 AM
🦆
the album title strikes me as one of those tacky number plates nouveau riche people have on their hideously obscene sports cars and you think...what a dick.
what a lyrical reveal as well
Posted by: T Boy 4th September 2017, 03:39 PM
"Every time you hurt me,
The less that I cry"
I'm sorry but that is dreadful. It's like I know what he's trying to say but he just can't use words right.
Every time you hurt me, I cry less' 'the more you hurt me, the less that I cry' make more sense but it's still shit.
Posted by: THEO. 5th September 2017, 12:29 PM
Lead single confirmed to be "Too Good at Goodbyes".
Posted by: TMD_24Quavo 5th September 2017, 01:53 PM
He's also on Grimmy's show Friday so that's a possible insta-add although not guaranteed.
Posted by: Bjork 5th September 2017, 05:02 PM
is it gonna be an upbeat number or a ballad? guess the former...
Posted by: Inna Selez 5th September 2017, 06:27 PM
Analysing the name of the future song, I assume it`s gonna be a ballad.
Posted by: lewistgreen 8th September 2017, 06:53 AM
On Radio 1 now
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 8th September 2017, 06:56 AM
It's exactly what I thought he'd come back with. Yawn.
I was hoping he'd do something vaguely different.
Posted by: lewistgreen 8th September 2017, 07:17 AM
Sam has confirmed on Radio 1 that this is definitely not the album title
Posted by: Davidson 8th September 2017, 07:23 AM
It pleasant enough. I am always a sucker for choirs so that lifts it tensfold.
I think it is very safe though and I can't see it being a massive hit. I think people will get bored of the predictable nature and he will definitely have a sophomore slump.
Posted by: White Mustang 8th September 2017, 08:00 AM
It's very boring, expected, Sam Smith.
Posted by: Bjork 8th September 2017, 08:26 AM
but i thought the 1st single was produced by Stargate??? it's not this I guess
Posted by: liamk97 8th September 2017, 09:14 AM
There's a video for this on Spotify; don't think it's the actual music video but it's the first time I've seen Spotify do this.
The song is okay but it is too safe. I was hoping for some good, slightly upbeat production from his lead too which we didn't get and the lyrics are a bit unimaginative and simple.
Posted by: danG 8th September 2017, 09:19 AM
it's not a bad song at all but I can see it getting boring fast like Stay With Me did, but hopefully it won't get quite that big anyway.
Posted by: Cherry. 8th September 2017, 09:20 AM
The song is okay but it is too safe. I was hoping for some good, slightly upbeat production from his lead too which we didn't get and the lyrics are a bit unimaginative and simple.
I think Selena Gomez did something similar!
I like this help
Posted by: Josh! 8th September 2017, 09:24 AM
I like it too It is exactly what you'd expect from him but I was a fan of his last album so this is quite nice too in a could've-been-a-bonus-track kind of way. I could see myself getting bored if he doesn't change it up soon but I'm still here for this sound for now.
Posted by: Saenerys 8th September 2017, 09:26 AM
It is pleasant as Davidson said. It does feel In The Lonely Hour bonus track material on first listen though.
Posted by: Saenerys 8th September 2017, 09:27 AM
It is exactly what you'd expect from him but I was a fan of his last album so this is quite nice too in a could've-been-a-bonus-track kind of way. I could see myself getting bored if he doesn't change it up soon but I'm still here for this sound for now.We have a doppleganger in our midsts
Posted by: Liаm 8th September 2017, 01:12 PM
This isn't QUITE as bad as expected but I'll never listen out of choice and it is pretty dull. There's been no progression from In The Lonely Hour, I wn't hold out hope for another Latch or La La La which are the only songs of his I like.
The song is okay but it is too safe. I was hoping for some good, slightly upbeat production from his lead too which we didn't get and the lyrics are a bit unimaginative and simple.
Selena did with Bad Liar but it wasn't the actual video, it was sort of a basic this'll do until we have the real one thing, it sounds weird but it was kind of in between a lyric and real video
It was the sort of basic video you'd put behind a lyric video if it wasn't animated. Posted by: Chez Wombat 8th September 2017, 01:57 PM
Zero development or progression then. I mean I get 'if it ain't broke' etc. but I just don't see the point if it sounds EXACTLY the same as all his other songs. Other mega stars like Adele and Ed Sheeran (much as I hate the latter) have at least progressed enough with each album to still sound fresh albeit still keeping that signature sound, it's perfectly possible to do so it's sad to see that the response here is 'nah, they lapped it up the first time, no need to change anything'. Also sad to see it's actually working :/
Posted by: ros 8th September 2017, 06:43 PM
It wouldn't get me on board as a fan I'm afraid.
Posted by: troylovesmusic 8th September 2017, 08:55 PM
I actually really like this and I wasn't expecting to tbh.
Posted by: Dobbo 9th September 2017, 10:27 AM
Decent song, a lot better than some of the dross in the Chart atm (like the current #1 single).
Posted by: Saenerys 9th September 2017, 10:47 AM
I don't think it is fair to comment on the progression just yet because we haven't heard the whole album yet and this is only one single. I think it was important for the lead single for him to come back exactly with the type of music that resonated and made 2 million people buy his debut to kick the campaign off in a secure way. Safe maybe, but they can always take risks further down the line with his sound as Like I Can, for example, is so different to anything else on his debut and that worked pretty well imo so there is still time.
Posted by: TR252 9th September 2017, 11:01 AM
I'm always really surprised to see the hate that Sam Smith gets online. I actually think he's great - love his voice and I always have a connection to many of his songs. Lay Me Down has really helped me through a difficult time recently.
Liking his new single, can't wait for the album.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 9th September 2017, 11:39 AM
Liking his new single, can't wait for the album.
I'm quite liking this too. He did become very over-exposed during 2014/15, but I've always liked his voice. The songs people hated were the ones that stuck around for ages.
Posted by: THEO. 19th September 2017, 11:12 AM
I really dislike him. I don't think it's quite 'bonus track' from the last album but it definitely feels like I've already heard it 100 times before - in 2014. So disappointing as he could have done something a bit more original as the label were obviously willing to spend the money on buying the #1 anyway. I really can't believe his name is amongst artists like Blondie, Queen and Britney with six UK #1s but I guess JB also got his sixth this year too 
Posted by: Jack 19th September 2017, 11:18 AM
Sadly, I don't think this will be the last #01 for him either.
Posted by: cqmerqn 19th September 2017, 11:19 AM
He's very unlikeable
Posted by: lewistgreen 19th September 2017, 11:28 AM
I think it's more because he's doing dreary, downtempo songs compared with when we were introduced to him featuring on Disclosure / Naughty Boy tracks. His voice really suits a more uptempo vibe and I'm hoping the album is not just a copy of his debut!
Posted by: White Mustang 19th September 2017, 03:00 PM
I was thinking earlier how I feel like it might be his last actually, curiosity comeback sales are now gone and they weren't anywhere near as big as people expected. It's week two and Dua looks already on his tail. It'll be a big era but not huge and will pave way for a smaller era next time.
Posted by: lewistgreen 28th September 2017, 09:43 PM
Snakehips and Galantis remixes of Too Good At Goodbyes are out tomorrow
Posted by: lewistgreen 29th September 2017, 03:01 PM
Both are good, but I think the Snakehips one edges it for me!
Posted by: jjake 3rd October 2017, 04:20 AM
that title
it reminds me of a wi fi code to connect to virgin media
Posted by: THEO. 3rd October 2017, 10:36 AM
Not content with a Live Lounge Special, he's been announced as the latest artist to have an 'Audience with...' programme on BBC One 
Hosted by Fearne Cotton, filming takes places 17th October.
Posted by: Liаm 3rd October 2017, 11:33 AM
it reminds me of a wi fi code to connect to virgin media
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Inna Selez 3rd October 2017, 04:45 PM
Snakehips has better sound, but I don`t like that Sam`s voice was changed with effects too much.
Posted by: Jack 5th October 2017, 08:27 AM
How on earth has he managed to get Brandon Flynn (Justin from 13 Reasons Why).
Posted by: LewisTScream 5th October 2017, 04:18 PM
Everyone Prays in the End is apparently out tomorrow
Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 5th October 2017, 04:23 PM
The album is called The Thrill Of It All and the info comes from http://pulsemusic.proboards.com/post/6294983/thread.
Posted by: Bjork 5th October 2017, 04:36 PM
that title is even worst that the working title :/ so is the one out tomorrow just a grat?? or a 2nd single proper?
Posted by: LewisTScream 5th October 2017, 11:22 PM
Album tracklisting is slowly being revealed overnight. We've had the first 5 tracks so far
Posted by: JosephGutierrez 5th October 2017, 11:31 PM
Really? Nothing can be worse than that rumoured title imo
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 5th October 2017, 11:42 PM
Revealed where?
Posted by: jjake 5th October 2017, 11:45 PM
it’s really like if chris maloney had been ‘discovered’ when young and this is the path he would have gone down
Posted by: LewisTScream 6th October 2017, 06:37 AM
Instagram.
1. Too Good at Goodbyes
2. Say It First
3. One Last Song
4. Midnight Train
5. Burning
6. Him
7. Baby, You Make Me Crazy
8. No Peace (feat. Yebba)
9. Palace
10. Pray
Deluxe
11. Nothing Left For You
12. The Thrill Of It All
13. Scars
14. One Day At A Time
Posted by: Davidson 6th October 2017, 09:56 AM
'Pray' is better than 'Too Good At Goodbyes' but it is still predictable and not exciting in the slightest.
Posted by: THEO. 6th October 2017, 10:11 AM
This. Seeing the posts about it in the Chart Forum, I actually thought it was going to be something new for him but it really isn't. So fed up of his and Ed Sheeran's brands of 'pop'.
Posted by: Liаm 6th October 2017, 10:17 AM
Lmao the way they've gone they're sounding like it's a post disco paradigm defining anthem and it's the same old shite It sounds like an Emeli Sande reject for her 2nd album yet because it's him it'll smash again.
Posted by: Bjork 6th October 2017, 10:48 AM
agree, i read this was the much-talked Timbaland track and was expecting a kinda Maneater re-invention but alas...
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 6th October 2017, 12:39 PM
That confirms it, it's going to be a whole album of the same old shit.
Posted by: SeanGrey 6th October 2017, 04:23 PM
Definitely not a fan of the album title - In The Lonley Hour is one of the best album titles of recent years, imo.
Excited at the prospect of a tour coming though!
Posted by: Calcified Froot 6th October 2017, 04:31 PM
The album cover is horrible. I feel bad for saying it because it literally is just his face but I just find it terrible.
Also, howling at Pray being literally like a combination of all his singles when it was being made out as the most unique thing ever. Has Sam made his own Buzzjack account?? 👀
Posted by: Jonjo 6th October 2017, 04:46 PM
He's got such a strange head to body proportion. I feel like his head is way too big for his body! :/
Posted by: Inna Selez 6th October 2017, 05:43 PM
I think he lose too much weight. That`s why his head now looks too big.
Posted by: dandyman* 🐝🐝 8th October 2017, 12:01 AM
I just saw the cover for this and omg Sam you need to know when to get in a professional who will design something that isn't you.
Posted by: Jay ☆ 8th October 2017, 01:26 AM
The cover really is awful (and like Froot, I do feel a bit bad for saying this, given that it's literally his head/face 😬 ). Most head-only artwork is uninspired looking in fairness, but Sam's really taken it to a new level of boring... black and white picture on a white background.
Not that it affects me much, given I won't be buying it. 
The thought of this artwork on a vinyl though... 
Posted by: SeanmanjiGrey 20th October 2017, 08:44 AM
UK tour dates finally announced! Only doing seven shows which I think is not enough, imo. I can imagine they'll announce a few more shows if these sell out, which I expect them to.
Posted by: LewisTScream 26th October 2017, 06:07 PM
'Burning' is out tomorrow.
Posted by: TMD_24Quavo 26th October 2017, 06:07 PM
And the Hottest Record tonight!
Posted by: Lenny 31st October 2017, 06:12 PM
Just listened to "Burning" - wasn't he supposed to have had a change in sound? If you thought "Too Good At Goodbyes" was dull then "Burning" will redefine what dull means.
Essentially a song about smoking too much because of feeling sad and depressed, possibly hinting at smoking weed (I zoned out to be honest) - Sam is clearly SO cool
I quite like "Pray" though - and a couple of the remixes of "Too Good At Goodbyes" are actually excellent - the DJ Mike D Mixshow Edit is the version I think they should've gone for as the main version, while the Laibert remix turns it into an absolute banger.
Posted by: cqmerqn 31st October 2017, 07:44 PM
Hope this album flops
Posted by: Lenny 31st October 2017, 10:42 PM
Lol, it won't.
Posted by: lewistgreen 31st October 2017, 10:54 PM
Listening party is happening at 9am on Friday on Radio 1. Sam's going to be on the Breakfast Show choosing his favourite tracks from the album.
Posted by: mdhapedVop 3rd November 2017, 08:07 AM
One Last Song has got to be a contender for one of the worst songs of the year.
Posted by: Dane 3rd November 2017, 09:35 AM
In your opinion... Such a negative soul. This is the second comment today I've seen from you slating Sam you saddo.
Loving the album so far. Hoping it smashes!!!
Posted by: diplomapedVop 3rd November 2017, 11:26 AM
Its ironic that it is called 'The Thrill Of It All' when Sam Smith's style of music I am sure most of us will agree being mostly easy listening and gentle you would really describe as 'thrilling'!
Posted by: HarryApa 3rd November 2017, 11:32 AM
I think most of Buzzjack will rather call Sam Smith's music hard listening because it's hard to listen too 
(I need to hear the album as I personally loved his debut)
Posted by: liamk97 3rd November 2017, 12:40 PM
I loved his debut album but I wasn't impressed by anything that was available pre-album release. Listening to the New Music Friday playlist on Spotify though, 'No Peace' with YEBBA is really, really good! Gives me a glimmer of hope there will be a couple of other gems on the album.
Posted by: mdhapedVop 3rd November 2017, 05:29 PM
I wouldn't call myself a saddo for holding the same opinion as most of Buzzjack, it's not that much of a big deal lol ;o
Posted by: SeanmanjiGrey 3rd November 2017, 07:37 PM
Sam in general gets far too much hate for one silly mistake in an acceptance speech and singing about his heartbreak and relationship, how dare he.
That aside, this is a pleasant listen. It feels very different to his debut aside one or two tracks (see below) but here is my initial first listen:
08 Too Good At Goodbyes: this one has really grown on me since it's release.
06 Say It First: I love the lyrics in this and sounds pretty different from ITLH in terms of production and feels very stripped back but the tone feels familiar
07 One Last Song: So very Amy Winehouse. Glad hes got at least one song so far that is very different to his previous sound
04 Midnight Train: Can see this growing but pretty snoozy on first listen
08 Burning: I love this! That piano is beautiful...even if it is a song about him smoking
09 Him: fantastic. That beat, the choir, the sentiment, brilliant
07 Baby, You Make Me Crazy: lovely listen, again another self explanatory title
08 No Peace (Featuring YEBBA): This one is interesting after the documentary hearng Abbey talk about it and the inspiration behind it for her and how it came to be written
05 Palace: Pretty similar to Midnight Train but probably feels like the most ITLH track out of the ones so far?
08 Pray: Similar to Him, love the choir too
04 Nothing Left For You: Pretty boring to be honest which ruins the decent run since Burning
05 The Thrill Of It All: pleasant to listen to but definitely wanted more
07 Scars: strings intro feels very acoustic and natural
05 One Day At A Day: similar to the title track
Posted by: Jonjo 3rd November 2017, 07:39 PM
Nah. His voice his horrendously whiny and a bit too much for me, personally. The acceptance speech thing is just amusing!
Edit: oh and I find the album just as bland and basic as RagNBone Man's tbh. (I say this as someone who actually thought his debut was decent, for the most part)
'Like I Can' remains his absolute best for me!
Posted by: SKOB 3rd November 2017, 07:42 PM
Wish he sang more uptempos :/
Posted by: Jay ☆ 4th November 2017, 12:23 AM
👀 🚮
Posted by: liamk97 4th November 2017, 12:26 AM
oh wow
Posted by: SevenSeize 4th November 2017, 12:31 AM
what a star <33333
Posted by: Jonjo 4th November 2017, 12:39 AM
The first openly gay man to cover the NME whilst grabbi...
Posted by: Jay ☆ 4th November 2017, 01:09 AM
^
With slight trepidation, I'll give his new album a go soon. Lol at how he's described it "(like) having sex with your sadness"
Posted by: Bjork 4th November 2017, 10:04 AM
shouldn't radiohead be credited on Midnight train, it's the most blatant Creep rip-off
I've ever heard, the start is identical, the same chords thru the song
come on Thom, go sue him!!!!!!!
Posted by: andibob 4th November 2017, 10:37 AM
I don’t think that’s the reason. I think it’s that his voice is so whiny! And his diction is awful.
Posted by: HarryApa 4th November 2017, 01:20 PM
Out of album tracks I really like No Peace, Say It First and Nothing Left For You oh and Scars!
Posted by: troylovesmusic 4th November 2017, 02:50 PM
Suprise this hasn’t been posted but his Carpool Karaoke came out this week. It featured Fifth Harmony at the end .
Posted by: TR252 5th November 2017, 08:46 AM
I think this is a great follow up to his first album - I really like Sam and don't understand the hate he gets on here. Looking forward to seeing him at the 02 next year.
Posted by: mdh 5th November 2017, 08:49 AM
Couldn't care less about anything he's done in the past lmao - I know he's not a bad person, but I strongly dislike nearly every song on this album. It's absolutely awful.
Posted by: SGrey 11th November 2017, 02:32 PM
Loved the BBC special too although I felt it was too heavy on ITLH tracks. Burning, Him, Pray, One Last Song, No Peace and Too Good At Goodbyes have been on repeat, absolutely brilliant!
Posted by: cqmerqn 11th November 2017, 06:55 PM
Currently #3 in the midweeks with 8k. Ha.
Huge flop, will be lucky to do 30k this week.
Posted by: SGrey 11th November 2017, 08:22 PM
Do me a favour and stop screaming flop in every Sam post whether it be here or in chart forum
Two months on from the lead single and the next single not even having taken off is nothing to scream flop at at this stage of the campaign
Posted by: .MIKE. 11th November 2017, 08:56 PM
Huge flop, will be lucky to do 30k this week.
It’s not even a ‘flop’ never mind a huge flop.. LOL 😂😂
Posted by: lewistgreen 19th November 2017, 02:21 PM
No surprises here that the album has already gone Gold this week following its impressive first week sales placing it just under getting that accolade.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 19th November 2017, 02:40 PM
Does anyone else think he sounds like he has a cold?
I've only heard 3 songs from this, but it seems shoddily written in a "I need to write SOMETHING, my record label are expecting me to put something out" kind of way.
Posted by: Bjork 19th November 2017, 03:18 PM
the album should be called No Thrill At All :/
Posted by: liamk97 30th November 2017, 03:55 PM
Posted by: Red Blooded Man 1st December 2017, 03:55 PM
Honestly the video is a bit dull. Midnight Train and No Peace should be the next singles.
Posted by: TMD_24Quavo 27th January 2018, 09:20 PM
Pray is the 3rd single. Video has been shot as well.
Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 27th March 2018, 02:51 AM
A new version of "Pray" with Logic is expected to be released soon. Two version (clean and explicit, I guess) have been registered on PPL Repertoire.
Posted by: Bjork 27th March 2018, 10:19 AM
oh my, really? with Logic? :/
Posted by: Dexton 27th March 2018, 10:48 AM
I’m probably in the minority here
But
HYPE!!! Hopefully it’s more than just the typical rapper guest verse but even if it is I imagine this will still be great, Pray is alright but OLS was a lot better
Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 27th March 2018, 02:49 PM
Posted by: Red Blooded Man 28th March 2018, 02:58 PM
Probably the record company realized that there is not a strong single to push the album...
Posted by: lewistgreen 28th March 2018, 07:48 PM
Quite please we're getting Pray as a proper single now!
Posted by: WhoOdyssey 29th March 2018, 02:21 PM
Posted by: Midge 29th March 2018, 02:32 PM
Well I like it.
Posted by: Dexton 29th March 2018, 02:44 PM
But
HYPE!!!
Hopefully it’s more than just the typical rapper guest verse but even if it is I imagine this will still be great, Pray is alright but OLS was a lot betterLogic elevates Pray
Pray > One Last Song > Too Good At Goodbyes
Posted by: troylovesmusic 30th March 2018, 09:03 PM
Got to say I’m really liking Logic on Pray I think he elevates the song quite a bit actually. I can see it possibly being a proper hit now .
Posted by: Tombo 3rd April 2018, 06:55 AM
The song is quite boring tbh but the bits with Logic are better
Posted by: lewistgreen 26th April 2018, 06:27 PM
House legend MK has done a remix of Pray which is out tomorrow. Really liked what he did with Money On My Mind a few years back so I hope this is just as good.
Posted by: Midge 26th April 2018, 06:29 PM
I'm intrigued - there were a couple of amazing remixes of "Too Good At Goodbyes" that saved the song for me - though neither were officially released, annoyingly.
Posted by: Steve201 26th April 2018, 11:04 PM
Pray is def the best thing he has released from this album for me, makes me want to listen to it for the first time!
Posted by: Midge 27th April 2018, 12:05 AM
Agreed Steve, to the extent it's the best thing I've heard of the 3 singles I have no desire to listen to the album, and I liked "In The Lonely Hour".
Also the MK remix is not doing anything for me :/
Posted by: Sarahwill 27th April 2018, 07:09 AM
Hello!
I was not a fan of Sam Smith before but since I heard “Too good at Goodbyes”, I fell in love with him and started to look up his songs “Pray” is another favourite of mine. I was not even aware there would be a new version. How do you guys find it? A lot of times, I am sceptical about these tracks but I end up loving them afterwards.
Posted by: awardinary 28th April 2018, 11:20 PM
Can Pray hurry up and be a hit already.
Posted by: lewistgreen 10th May 2018, 05:59 PM
Posted by: ubɹǝɯbƆ 10th May 2018, 06:01 PM
This era is over already
Posted by: SGrey 13th May 2018, 02:40 PM
When hes on a third single with a platinum album, its hardly over!
I'm not a fan of Pray when Logic is on it, the album version is superior for me imo.
Posted by: lewistgreen 10th August 2018, 02:21 AM
Friction Remix is out today which has really brought this track to life!
Posted by: Hans 10th August 2018, 10:21 AM
That remix makes the song so much more enjoyable for me. The original is alright - but it's all very Sam Smith by numbers which is pretty dull these days. So refreshing hearing a DnB beat again!
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