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Generally favorable reviews- based on 207 Ratings
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Positive: 132 out of 207
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Mixed: 38 out of 207
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Negative: 37 out of 207
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May 14, 2023She has a beautiful voice that makes me feel in the sound but no, only a few are saved but the truth is that the mediocre album with its composition repeats the same formula that makes it unbearable
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Jun 7, 2022Absolutely excellent is what this is. This album reached me at the right time. A collection of heartbreaking ballads in the vein of Adele's 21. It's a rare pop record where every song is essential and affecting. Genuinely an all time favorite with alot of nostalgia attached to it.
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Oct 30, 2020O álbum soa perfeitamente, não é atoa que o sam Smith se destaca com seus pequenos vocais
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Sep 17, 2020El chico tiene talento, pero es como la versión masculina de Adele, ambos inflados por los medios a más no poder, mismas temáticas musicales, monótonos y en el caso de Sam, su voz se me hace molesta y forzada.
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Sep 2, 2020it righteously won at the grammys. in my opinion every track is a standout . deluxe is useless tho
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Jan 10, 2020Amazing vocals in every track, it's just exceptional, everything in this album has something that carry you to a beautiful experience.
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Oct 14, 2018Sam Smith tells us his very personal life and how he felt when somebody you loved doesn't love you back; through this album, he explores the themes of sadness and loneliness. It's a bit dark but his voice complements his great style of singing—to say he sings with his soul.
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Nov 11, 2017In The Lonely Hour marks how repetitive pop/soul can get. This album is so straightforward it's insane, it knows exactly where it is going which is good for a pop album like 1989 but for this genre cohesive songs are what you don't want.
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Sep 24, 2016This album is so soulful ,I also think he is a male version of ADELE but he has his style
Stay with me ,I'm not the only One ,Money on my mind and Lay me Down is my JAM. !
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Jun 12, 2016
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Mar 27, 2016
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Jan 24, 2016This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jan 4, 2016Vocal masterpiece. All the reasons why I fell in love with R&B. Disconsolate yet it makes you understand a new level of pain which is uplifting. Perfect use of falsetto. The album is coherent and follows a story about rejection and becoming okay with it.
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Aug 5, 2015
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Jun 10, 2015I just can't believe this album earned Grammys, it's totally not good. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Jun 10, 2015Sam Smith has the kind of voice that the mainstream audience loves now. Add some useless pop songs with some highlights here and there, some prizes to elevate its public image and the product is ready to sell records and live shows tickets.
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Apr 18, 2015The album is great! Sam Smith pleased everyone with the passion he shows when he sings. Everyone can relate to his songs. He has a wonderful voice and he's using it right! Obviously it is one of the best albums from 2014.
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Mar 15, 2015This album has great lyrics but I feel that it's just like every other album. Nothing surprising it's all about heartbreak.... Even though this of them has great number one song favorite is stay with me
OVERALL GRADE 78 C+
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Feb 18, 2015
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Jan 14, 2015Sam Smith I will say is simply amazing his songs are so amazing that I wonder if its still music or something else,Like Seriously I 've never seen anything like in the lonely hour in my whole life.
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Jan 11, 2015
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Dec 29, 2014Is an incredible album, i can feel all the power of the songs with every play on, great voice, sadness and passion, simply amazing. Sam Smith knows how give us all the feeling that he wants to us. its just perfect
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Dec 25, 2014
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Dec 15, 2014
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Oct 24, 2014Soul at its best. It's on repeat 24/7!
No doubt a new worldwide superstar.
The Best Album of 2014 released to date.
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Sep 12, 2014
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Aug 4, 2014
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Jul 30, 2014
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Jul 14, 2014
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Jul 11, 2014
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Jun 24, 2014
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Jun 22, 2014This album is amazing! The truth is there are some songs that are not meant for his range but almost very song is extremely true and emotional! If people want something happy then go buy another album! His album is part of him and as fans we must listen to what he's saying not to tell him how we think he must do his albums! Love you Sam! Been a fan since the very beginning!
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Jun 21, 2014
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Jun 20, 2014The hype circulating in this album is enormous. When it first came out, i felt disappointed. Though there are few good songs, there are also "so-so" ones.
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Jun 20, 2014Sam Smith's voice is heaven on earth. It is impossible to not get drawn into the emotion of the songs and impossible to let go once he draws you in. A true soul wonder.
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Jun 19, 2014This is a somber, sobering album that I really enjoyed. It shouldn't have been released in the middle of summer though. It's more of a wintery album, the mood doesn't fit the upbeatness of Summer. That being said, it's a solid piece of work.
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Jun 17, 2014
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Jun 17, 2014
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Jun 17, 2014I really like this album but yes, I get really depressed and sad every time i listen to it lol! I wish he could just cheer up because his voice really is good on the upbeat tracks. Sorry Sam. I like you but get happy! :)
Awards & Rankings
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Q MagazineJul 2, 2014In The Lonely Hour starts promisingly.... The second half declines into self-pity, windy balladry and squeaky-strings-as-authenticity cliche. [Aug 2014, p.110]
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Jun 23, 2014In the Lonely Hour is less meaningless and vapid than a song as unapologetically hammy as “Classic,” but the result is unfortunately the same.
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Jun 20, 2014Where Smith will follow his muse next is anyone’s guess, but for now, his talent is a clear force to be reckoned with and his debut is ripe with promise.