A modern soul-pop masterpiece. This album is widely considered one of the best "vocal" albums of the 2010s. The Deluxe Edition is essential because it contains the acoustic and live versions that strip the production down to its raw, high-fidelity core.
Look for the 2014 CD pressing, Qobuz, Tidal, or 24-bit/44.1kHz downloads from HDtracks. Avoid heavily compressed YouTube rips or low-bitrate streaming. A modern soul-pop masterpiece
Released in May 2014, served as the definitive introduction to Sam Smith’s "blue-eyed soul" and powerhouse vocal range. This debut studio album, which skyrocketed to number one in the UK and number two in the US, remains a cornerstone of modern pop-soul. The Emotional Core A modern soul-pop masterpiece