- Love Me More
- No God
- Hurting Interlude
- Lose You
- Perfect
- Unholy
- How to Cry
- Six Shots
- Gimme
- Dorothy's Interlude
- I'm Not Here to Make Friends
- Gloria
- Who We Love
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0602445856718
Jessie Reyez Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Calvin Harris Primary Artist
Ed Sheeran Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Kim Petras Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Koffee Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Caroline Fitzgerald Vocals (Background)
Darien Champagne Vocals
Ladonna Young Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jenny Lewisohn Viola,Strings
Molly McWhirter Strings
Dwayne Wint Vocals (Background)
Amber Clemons Vocals
Ashley Clemons Vocals
Daniel Cagan Vocals
Julian Tabb Vocals
Jwan Anthony Vocals
Solomon Fulton Vocals
Tayler Green Vocals
Alexis Marche Addison Vocals
Christina Gill Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Lotte Betts-Dean Vocals (Background)
Ksynia Loeffler Vocals (Background)
Julian Blake Ray Vocals
James Davey Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
James Botcher Vocals (Background)
Henry Moss Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Catriona Holsgrove Vocals (Background)
Angela Hodge Vocals (Background)
Cedric Jackson II Vocals
Chantelle Onwordi Vocals (Background)
Emil Chakaloy Strings
Jonathan Wood Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Nyasha Mutsonziwa Vocals (Background)
Olli Langford Strings
Reuben James Organ,Piano,Fender Rhodes,Organ (Hammond)
Steve Morris Violin
Edmund Hastings Vocals (Background)
Jenni Harper Vocals (Background)
Julia Adamy Bass
Charis Jenson Violin
Margorette Muzangaza Vocals (Background)
Ruth O'Mahony Brady Piano,Keyboards
Benjamin Totten Guitar
Omer Fedi Guitar,Bass
Ant Clemons Vocals
Alison Ponsford-Hill Vocals (Background)
ILYA Vocals (Background)
Victoria Meteyard Vocals (Background)
Edward Ballard Vocals (Background)
Sara Davey Vocals (Background)
Dylan Del-Olmo Vocals
Jacqueline Barron Vocals (Background)
Ben Jones Guitar
Reiad Chibah Viola
Perry Montague-Mason Violin
Stacey Watton Double Bass
Vanessa Wood Vocals
Jennifer Harper Vocals (Background)
Jodi Milliner Bass
Vanessa Heine Vocals (Background)
Thomas Gould Strings
George Cook Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
John Metcalfe Viola
Elizabeth Poole Vocals (Background)
Cedrick Jackson Vocals
Eric Bellinger Vocals
Philip Brown Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Tarna Johnson Vocals (Background)
Hayley Pomfrett Strings
Marianne Haynes Violin,Strings
Stephanie Oyerinde Vocals (Background)
Tyrone Chambers Vocals (Background)
Kotono Sato Strings
Ty Dolla $ign Vocals
Mica Townsend Vocals (Background)
Jasmine Morrow Vocals
Cirkut Vocals (Background)
Lucita Jules Vocals (Background)
Philippa Murray Vocals (Background)
Andrew Tipple Vocals (Background)
Shameka Marie Vocals
Jake Walker Strings
Chris Laws Drums
Andrew Parker Viola
London Voices Choir/Chorus
Richard George Violin
Chris Worsey Cello
Chris Laurence Double Bass
Steve Trowell Vocals (Background)
Steve Mac Keyboards
Ian Humphries Violin
Mike Hough Vocals (Background)
Ian Burdge Cello
Lucy Wilkins Violin
Ben Parry Musical Director
Johnny McDaid Bass,Guitar
Everton Nelson Violin
Simon Hale Conductor
Patrick Kiernan Violin
Calina de la Mare Strings
Natalia Bonner Violin
Earl Harvin Drums,Percussion
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis Bass
James Thompson Vocals (Background)
Warren Zielinski Violin
Nuno Bettencourt Guitar
Scott Carter Vocals
Patricia Scott Vocals (Background)
Edward Grint Vocals (Background)
Patrick Linton Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jonathan Hamilton Drums
Vula Malinga Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jeremih Vocals
Judi Brown Vocals (Background)
Natalie Clifton-Griffith Vocals (Background)
Louisa Fuller Violin
Subrina McCalla Vocals (Background)
Alison Dods Violin
Vicky Matthews Cello
Charlie Brown Violin,Strings
Ruth Kiang Vocals (Background)
Robin Bailey Vocals (Background)
Tony Woollard Cello,Strings
Adrian Smith Viola
Jimmy Napes Vocals (Background)
Natalia Milanesi Assistant Engineer
Miles Wheway Assistant Engineer
Nez Composer,Composer,Producer,Programming
Kim Petras Composer
Kevin KD Davis Mixing
Fred Gibson Composer
Ira Grylack Assistant Engineer
Gus Pirelli Engineer,Recording
George Oulton Engineer,Second Engineer
Henry Walter Composer
Loshendrix Composer,Producer,Programming
Ray Keys Composer
Jessie Reyez Composer
Brendan Grieve Producer,Programming
Normani Hamilton Composer
Omer Fedi Composer,Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Bryce Bordone Mixing Assistant
Plamen Vasilev Mixing Assistant
Freddie Light Engineer,Second Engineer
ILYA Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Nami Composer
Dylan Ismael Teixeira Composer
Lucy Whalley Orchestra Contractor
Darren Heelis Engineer,Programming
Tor Erik Hermansen Composer,Programming,Musical Producer
Deseree Annette Weekes Composer
Sam Smith Composer,Producer,Programming
Ed Sheeran Composer
Ilya Salmanzadeh Composer
Cirkut Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Lance Powell Assistant Engineer
Anju Blaxx Producer
Saul Skoutarides Producer,Recording
Chris Laws Recording
Tom Petty Composer
Steve Fitzmaurice Mixing
Steve Mac Composer,Producer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Composer
Foy Vance Composer
Calvin Harris Composer,Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Savan Kotecha Composer
Daniel Pursey Recording
Jim Ebdon Producer,Recording
Johnny McDaid Composer
Mikayla Victoria Simpson Composer
Blake Slatkin Composer,Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Simon Hale Arranger
Harold Arlen Composer
Stargate Producer
David Odlum Mixing,Producer,Recording,Programming
Jeff Lynne Composer
William Phillips Composer
Max Martin Composer
Mikkel Storleer Eriksen Composer,Recording,Programming,Musical Producer
Tim Atack Composer
Patrick Linton Choir Arrangement
Gordon Davidson Engineer
Thomas Warren Recording
Randy Merrill Mastering Engineer
Serban Ghenea Mixing
James Napier Composer
Jimmy Napes Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
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Overview
Sam Smith unconvincingly touted Love Goes as experimental, so when the same adjective was used to promote 2023 follow-up Gloria, there was reason for skepticism -- even in the wake of the second pre-album single, the undulating hit Kim Petras collaboration "Unholy." A voyeuristic tale of a family man leaving his unsuspecting wife behind for exploration at a gay club, "Unholy" is without doubt anomalous in Smith's songbook. It's also the singer's most distinctive dance-pop song since "Latch," if only on a personal level, its sinuous Arabic scale incorporated by established producers ILYA and Omar Fedi. The gamble of sorts paid off when Smith and Petras made history as the first publicly non-binary and transgender artists to top the Billboard Hot 100. Gloria otherwise presents a challenge only to those who expect piano ballads -- there are none -- and are averse to dance music with flashes of disco, reggaeton, and mid-'90s deep house. It's largely unobtrusive and serviceable, distinguished mostly by Smith's elastic voice and increased specificity and complexity to the reflective and romantic songs. Additionally, interludes with historic sound bites from trans activist Sylvia Rivera and the Lilli Vincenz documentary Gay and Proud speak directly to liberation. The more individual touches are to be found in the ballads, as the songs for the dancefloor, and a trap-tinged downtempo number with Jessie Reyez, are generalized in their evocations of heartache, flirtation, and sexual impulsiveness. "Love Me More" starts the album boldly with Smith open about their struggle with self-esteem. In "How to Cry," they're sliding out from under the thumb of a cold, controlling lover, isolated from family and friends. The choral "Gloria" is the album's most powerful moment, the sound of Smith shedding their burdens. Not to be missed is "Six Shots," a pure R&B slow jam that sounds both classic and contemporary. Although it sticks out here almost as much as "Unholy" and the title song, it's unfortunately destined to be classified as a deep cut. ~ Andy Kellman
Product Details
Release Date: | 01/27/2023 |
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Label: | Capitol / Emi |
UPC: | 0602445856718 |
Rank: | 185723 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Sam Smith Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)Jessie Reyez Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Calvin Harris Primary Artist
Ed Sheeran Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Kim Petras Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Koffee Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Caroline Fitzgerald Vocals (Background)
Darien Champagne Vocals
Ladonna Young Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jenny Lewisohn Viola,Strings
Molly McWhirter Strings
Dwayne Wint Vocals (Background)
Amber Clemons Vocals
Ashley Clemons Vocals
Daniel Cagan Vocals
Julian Tabb Vocals
Jwan Anthony Vocals
Solomon Fulton Vocals
Tayler Green Vocals
Alexis Marche Addison Vocals
Christina Gill Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Lotte Betts-Dean Vocals (Background)
Ksynia Loeffler Vocals (Background)
Julian Blake Ray Vocals
James Davey Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
James Botcher Vocals (Background)
Henry Moss Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Catriona Holsgrove Vocals (Background)
Angela Hodge Vocals (Background)
Cedric Jackson II Vocals
Chantelle Onwordi Vocals (Background)
Emil Chakaloy Strings
Jonathan Wood Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Nyasha Mutsonziwa Vocals (Background)
Olli Langford Strings
Reuben James Organ,Piano,Fender Rhodes,Organ (Hammond)
Steve Morris Violin
Edmund Hastings Vocals (Background)
Jenni Harper Vocals (Background)
Julia Adamy Bass
Charis Jenson Violin
Margorette Muzangaza Vocals (Background)
Ruth O'Mahony Brady Piano,Keyboards
Benjamin Totten Guitar
Omer Fedi Guitar,Bass
Ant Clemons Vocals
Alison Ponsford-Hill Vocals (Background)
ILYA Vocals (Background)
Victoria Meteyard Vocals (Background)
Edward Ballard Vocals (Background)
Sara Davey Vocals (Background)
Dylan Del-Olmo Vocals
Jacqueline Barron Vocals (Background)
Ben Jones Guitar
Reiad Chibah Viola
Perry Montague-Mason Violin
Stacey Watton Double Bass
Vanessa Wood Vocals
Jennifer Harper Vocals (Background)
Jodi Milliner Bass
Vanessa Heine Vocals (Background)
Thomas Gould Strings
George Cook Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
John Metcalfe Viola
Elizabeth Poole Vocals (Background)
Cedrick Jackson Vocals
Eric Bellinger Vocals
Philip Brown Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Tarna Johnson Vocals (Background)
Hayley Pomfrett Strings
Marianne Haynes Violin,Strings
Stephanie Oyerinde Vocals (Background)
Tyrone Chambers Vocals (Background)
Kotono Sato Strings
Ty Dolla $ign Vocals
Mica Townsend Vocals (Background)
Jasmine Morrow Vocals
Cirkut Vocals (Background)
Lucita Jules Vocals (Background)
Philippa Murray Vocals (Background)
Andrew Tipple Vocals (Background)
Shameka Marie Vocals
Jake Walker Strings
Chris Laws Drums
Andrew Parker Viola
London Voices Choir/Chorus
Richard George Violin
Chris Worsey Cello
Chris Laurence Double Bass
Steve Trowell Vocals (Background)
Steve Mac Keyboards
Ian Humphries Violin
Mike Hough Vocals (Background)
Ian Burdge Cello
Lucy Wilkins Violin
Ben Parry Musical Director
Johnny McDaid Bass,Guitar
Everton Nelson Violin
Simon Hale Conductor
Patrick Kiernan Violin
Calina de la Mare Strings
Natalia Bonner Violin
Earl Harvin Drums,Percussion
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis Bass
James Thompson Vocals (Background)
Warren Zielinski Violin
Nuno Bettencourt Guitar
Scott Carter Vocals
Patricia Scott Vocals (Background)
Edward Grint Vocals (Background)
Patrick Linton Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jonathan Hamilton Drums
Vula Malinga Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jeremih Vocals
Judi Brown Vocals (Background)
Natalie Clifton-Griffith Vocals (Background)
Louisa Fuller Violin
Subrina McCalla Vocals (Background)
Alison Dods Violin
Vicky Matthews Cello
Charlie Brown Violin,Strings
Ruth Kiang Vocals (Background)
Robin Bailey Vocals (Background)
Tony Woollard Cello,Strings
Adrian Smith Viola
Jimmy Napes Vocals (Background)
Technical Credits
Ed Farrell Assistant EngineerNatalia Milanesi Assistant Engineer
Miles Wheway Assistant Engineer
Nez Composer,Composer,Producer,Programming
Kim Petras Composer
Kevin KD Davis Mixing
Fred Gibson Composer
Ira Grylack Assistant Engineer
Gus Pirelli Engineer,Recording
George Oulton Engineer,Second Engineer
Henry Walter Composer
Loshendrix Composer,Producer,Programming
Ray Keys Composer
Jessie Reyez Composer
Brendan Grieve Producer,Programming
Normani Hamilton Composer
Omer Fedi Composer,Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Bryce Bordone Mixing Assistant
Plamen Vasilev Mixing Assistant
Freddie Light Engineer,Second Engineer
ILYA Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Nami Composer
Dylan Ismael Teixeira Composer
Lucy Whalley Orchestra Contractor
Darren Heelis Engineer,Programming
Tor Erik Hermansen Composer,Programming,Musical Producer
Deseree Annette Weekes Composer
Sam Smith Composer,Producer,Programming
Ed Sheeran Composer
Ilya Salmanzadeh Composer
Cirkut Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Lance Powell Assistant Engineer
Anju Blaxx Producer
Saul Skoutarides Producer,Recording
Chris Laws Recording
Tom Petty Composer
Steve Fitzmaurice Mixing
Steve Mac Composer,Producer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Composer
Foy Vance Composer
Calvin Harris Composer,Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Savan Kotecha Composer
Daniel Pursey Recording
Jim Ebdon Producer,Recording
Johnny McDaid Composer
Mikayla Victoria Simpson Composer
Blake Slatkin Composer,Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
Simon Hale Arranger
Harold Arlen Composer
Stargate Producer
David Odlum Mixing,Producer,Recording,Programming
Jeff Lynne Composer
William Phillips Composer
Max Martin Composer
Mikkel Storleer Eriksen Composer,Recording,Programming,Musical Producer
Tim Atack Composer
Patrick Linton Choir Arrangement
Gordon Davidson Engineer
Thomas Warren Recording
Randy Merrill Mastering Engineer
Serban Ghenea Mixing
James Napier Composer
Jimmy Napes Producer,Programming,Musical Producer
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