“When Sam Smith announced this album in October, they described it as “an emotional, sexual and spiritual liberation” – quite an audacious strapline. “Oddly, it feels like my first-ever record,” added the Oscar and Grammy-winning singer. “And it feels like a coming of age.” Of course, no pop star sells their latest album by calling it “more of the same”, but Smith hasn’t oversold this one. ‘Gloria’”
“The singer’s fourth LP features guests like Kim Petras, Koffee, and Ed Sheeran, but their own personal growth is at the heart of the music.”
“Sam Smith remains a bit of a pop paradox, a trailblazing figure who often settles into well-trodden songwriting.”
“the lovelorn balladeer turns to the dancefloor”
“**Favorite tracks:** NO GOD, UNHOLY, HOW TO CRY **Least favorite track:** SIX SHOTS [Watch the review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9X_Ky_7R0k)”
“Sam Smith’s ambition is largely hit-or-miss on Gloria”
