With lyrics such as “This ain’t love it’s clear to see, But darling, stay with me,” Smith understands the reality of the situation, but is willing to take anything he can get. “Stay With Me” is Smith’s desperate plea for a one-night stand to stay the night, yet has somehow turned the plea to highlight his true loneliness. “Leave Your Lover” and “Stay With Me” were the first two songs I heard from Smith and will always hold a special place in my heart. After this glorious fun song, Smith immediately dives into his different encounters with love. The album opens up with “Money on My Mind”, a pulsating upbeat song that showcases his falsetto over the catchy hook that goes against the song title. His vocals are often accompanied and laid on top a bed of strings accompanied with a simple but oh so emotionally driven piano chords progressions, highlight his talents. His technical ability, restraint, diversity and vocal range were sent directly from the heavens above. Think old school blue eyed soul and charm, but with Barry Gibb’s falsetto, hints of R&B and the technique of a jazz singer. Though he originally rose to fame after lending vocals to trendsetting house duo Disclosure’s song “Latch”, it was impossible not to be completely enamored with Smith’s voice. Twenty-two year old Sam Smith’s highly anticipated debut album In The Lonely Hour is pure perfection.
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