The album's success culminated in a historic sweep at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in 2015: Grammy Wins:

Smith worked with veteran hitmakers like Jimmy Napes and Eg White (who previously worked with Adele), contributing to the album's polished, "easy listening" flow. Sam Smith- In the Lonely Hour (ALBUM REVIEW)

. Described as a "diary from a lonely 21-year-old," the record explores themes of unrequited love and heartbreak. It catapulted Smith to global stardom, earning four Grammy Awards, including , Song of the Year , and Record of the Year for the hit "Stay with Me". Key Tracks and Editions

Tracks like "I'm Not the Only One" confront a partner's infidelity, while "Leave Your Lover" is a direct appeal for someone to choose Smith over their current partner.

Before Gloria or The Thrill of It All , there was this debut. It broke records, becoming the best-selling album of 2014 in the UK and catapulting Smith to four Grammy wins in a single night.