POP Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour (10th Anniversary Edition)|Japanese SHM-CD

Factory-sealed, new Obi strip, everything included-Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour 10th Anniversary Edition.

PART NUMBER: UICY-16231

SKU: 4988031659687

LABEL: UNIVERSAL MUSIC

RELEASE DATE: 8/2/2024

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Ten years after her spectacular breakthrough, a commemorative two-disc anniversary edition of her debut album is now available. As the cover art, featuring the same pose but re-shot with her current appearance, suggests, the re-recorded version of "Stay With Me," reflecting her feelings ten years later, is a major highlight. In addition, there's a new song for fans, "Little Sailor," and Disc 2, which compiles guest appearances and other tracks, also features previously unreleased live recordings. 

Sam Smith celebrates his 10th anniversary! This 10th-anniversary edition of his debut album, which won 4 Grammy Awards (including the 3 major categories) and boasts worldwide sales of 22 million copies,

includes: 

-1 new track (CD-1: 10 "Little Sailor")
-1 previously unreleased track (CD-2: 3 "I've Told You Now (Live)")
-5 UK No. 1 singles (CD-1: 2, 9, 11; CD-2: 5, 9)
-SHM-CD format only for the Japanese edition

This is the debut album from a 22-year-old singer-songwriter who made a name for himself with guest appearances on Disclosure's "Latch" and Naughty Boy's "La La La," and was also selected as No. 1 on the BBC's "Sound of 2014." His transitions from a soulful mid-range reminiscent of Mick Hucknall to a beautiful falsetto like Jimmy Somerville are natural yet thrillingly sensual. His voice is soaring yet melancholic, and utterly captivating. Backed by big-name UK producers like Steve Fitzmaurice and Egg White, the album offers a dynamic sound ranging from electro-pop to classic 70s soul, making it a truly enjoyable listen. The album's closing track, "Lay Me Down," featuring strings, is so romantic it will give you goosebumps.