Sam Smith Is Already Working on the Electro Follow-Up to ‘Hazel Eyes’ Album and It Sounds Wild: ‘I’m Really Hungry to Shake My T–ties’
The singer said the full-on dance album is inspired by his love of dance and "intense, hyper-pop" sounds.
Just a week away from the August 21 release of Sam Smith's fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, the singer shared with The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast that work has already commenced on their upcoming sixth album. This new LP sounds electrifying and intense, deviating from the live-performed tracks of Hazel Eyes. Smith revealed that they were driven by inspiration to explore a different, equally captivating direction, embracing an array of bizarre sounds and exuberant vocal delivery.
The singer, renowned for their emotive ballads such as "Stay With Me" and "Too Good at Goodbyes," admitted to indulging in wild vocal experiments, sometimes transforming them into unexpected realities. Similar to Hazel Eyes, which delves into the deep confession of a queer love romance album while celebrating Smith's fiancé, fashion designer Christian Cowan, the forthcoming album also explores the excitement of being in love, albeit in a "naughty, playful" manner.
Smith described Hazel Eyes as "this deep confession, a new traditional queer love romance album," and expressed a desire to further embrace the energetic, hyper-pop, electro sounds that align with their zest for life. The 34-year-old artist remains inspired by the thrill of dancing and pushing creative boundaries, with "Unholy," a collaboration with Kim Petras, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2022, marking a peak for both acts.
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