Sam Smith - 'In The Lonely Hour' [LP Stream]

Sam Smith finally lets loose his long-awaited full-length debut In The Lonely Hour on NPR's First Listen. After what seems like years of anticipation, the UK's latest addition to its burgeoning primordial pool of organic soul and atmospheric R&B is coming through with a complete offering. While this writer is certainly more keen to the collaborations Smith holds under his belt (see Disclosure, Mary J. Blige and Nile Rodgers) this album will be sure to please those who've been hanging around for his powerhouse vocal treatments over piano-clad ballads. You can stream Sam Smith's In The Lonely Hour ahead of its June 17th drop via First Listen and if your ears remain pleased cop the preorder via iTunes today.