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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 :/

 

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.

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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.

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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.

 

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.

 

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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 :lol: :(

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!
Sadly, I don't think this will be the last #01 for him either.

 

 

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.

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Snakehips and Galantis remixes of Too Good At Goodbyes are out tomorrow

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that title

 

it reminds me of a wi fi code to connect to virgin media

Not content with a Live Lounge Special, he's been announced as the latest artist to have an 'Audience with...' programme on BBC One :rolleyes: Hosted by Fearne Cotton, filming takes places 17th October.
that title

 

it reminds me of a wi fi code to connect to virgin media

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that title is even worst that the working title :/ so is the one out tomorrow just a grat?? or a 2nd single proper?
that title is even worst that the working title :/

Really? Nothing can be worse than that rumoured title imo :lol:

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