On a purely vocal level this is album of the year. Smith’s personal lyrics on “Lay Me Down” have fluffy backing vocals that make the sugary song wince-worthy, despite the its strangely great outro based around marching drums. The bare bones guitar of “I’ve Told You Now” is sleep-inducing while “Like I Can” is obnoxious Billboard bait. These saccharine songs soaked in bland guitar work and predictable arrangements make Smith’s strong presence fade. Smith was catapulted to fame through the dance world with his show stopping performances on Disclosure and Naughty Boy tracks, but the powers that be seem determined to rein Smith into safe, top 40, territory. Smith’s voice is near flawless it’s the production side of In the Lonely Hour where things get uneven. But In the Lonely Hour doesn’t properly answer whether or not Smith’s current chart domination signals future success. From those first soaring chorus notes of “Latch” it was clear that he would be next in line for the greatness that both bolstered Adele and ruined Amy Winehouse.
Sam Smith isn't the only Sam stealing hearts.Sam Smith has the voice.
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