![]() ![]() A press release called it a "personal revolution" for Smith, containing the "dazzling, sumptuous, sophisticated, unexpected and at times thrilling, edgy sound of Sam's creative heart today", as well as lyrics about "sex, lies, passion, self-expression, and imperfection". Smith stated that the album "feels like a coming of age" and got them "through some dark times", and expressed a hope that it could also be a "beacon" for listeners. The album was recorded between Los Angeles, London and Jamaica, with Smith working with regular collaborators Jimmy Napes, Stargate and Ilya Salmanzadeh, as well as expecting further contributions from Los Hendrix, Max Martin and Calvin Harris. To support the album, Smith is currently embarking on Gloria the Tour, touring the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand, and they additionally performed at the 2023 BRIT Awards, the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, and at the Royal Albert Hall. The song also won the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.Ĭommercially, Gloria debuted at number one in United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland, and has moved over 1.6 million album-equivalent units worldwide. "Unholy", promoted as the second single, became the most successful single from the album, topping the charts in Australia, Austria, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, becoming both Smith and Petras' first chart-topper in the latter. It was supported by four singles " Love Me More", " Unholy", a collaboration with Kim Petras, " Gimme", a collaboration with Koffee and Jessie Reyez, and " I'm Not Here to Make Friends". Gloria received positive reviews from critics. Musically, Gloria is a pop album, with lyrical themes of sex, lies, passion, self-expression, and imperfection. The album serves as a follows-up to Love Goes (2020), Smith took creative control on the album, resulting in gaining an increasingly provocative image in the public eye. Gloria is the fourth studio album by English singer and songwriter Sam Smith, released on 27 January 2023 through Capitol Records.
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