Three years after dominating charts and hearts with his debut album, ‘In the Lonely Hour,’ Grammy-winning crooner Sam Smith finally delivers his long-awaited sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All.’

Preceded to battle for the Billboard 200’s top spot by its singles, ‘Pray,’ and the top 5 hit, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes,’ the era’s been surprisingly quiet for such a highly anticipated release.  Yet, if critical acclaim is anything to judge by, the set may very well be in store for some of the year’s biggest numbers.

Featuring production contributions from the likes of Jimmy Napes, Timbaland, Malay, Stargate, and more, tuck inside to listen to hear if Smith’s latest offerings were worth the wait:

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