Sam Smith - In The Lonely Hour -deluxe Edition-... -

Ten years after its release, the remains the definitive way to experience the album. Why? Because loneliness isn't a straight line. Loneliness is repetitive. It is waking up hungover ("Drowning Shadows"), begging a one-night stand to stay ("Stay With Me"), stalking your ex's social media ("Good Thing"), and finally, crying in the dark ("Not In That Way").

The following essay explores the emotional architecture and cultural impact of Sam Smith's seminal debut album. Sam Smith - In the Lonely Hour -Deluxe Edition-...