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Thread started 02/10/15 8:09pm

nuttynutmeg

Who can hear Sam Smith's career's ending post-Grammy?

First off, congratulations for the grammys, Sam. But would he repeat his success with the same boring formula and continous over exposure? Not a chance. And I think he's not the type of artist who dares to reinvent himself and not repeating the same tried and tested formula that brought him past success.

We've had enough of Sam Smith.

In the words of the late Robin Williams below (at 2:14) "LISTEN, YOU CAN ACTUALLY HEAR CAREER'S ENDING".

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Reply #1 posted 02/10/15 8:25pm

SoulAlive

So you're saying that Sam Smith will be another Christopher Cross hmmm
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Reply #2 posted 02/10/15 8:39pm

SchlomoThaHomo

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Nah. Sam's the real deal and has only just scratched the surface of what he can do. Sky's the limit I say. yes

"That's when stars collide. When there's space for what u want, and ur heart is open wide."
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Reply #3 posted 02/10/15 9:13pm

CynicKill

I hate this kind of forecasting.

You can never tell for sure.

Like thousands of new artist yeah this could be it for him, but there's no gaurantees in the music business.

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Reply #4 posted 02/10/15 10:20pm

kewlschool

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So, will Adele?

99.9% of everything I say is strictly for my own entertainment
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Reply #5 posted 02/10/15 10:31pm

dancerella

Nuttynutmeg might have a point. What happened to Norah Jones after all those Grammy's? Now you only hear her music at Starbucks.
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Reply #6 posted 02/11/15 1:08am

nuttynutmeg

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Nuttynutmeg might have a point. What happened to Norah Jones after all those Grammy's? Now you only hear her music at Starbucks.

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Reply #7 posted 02/11/15 2:06am

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I'd say it depends. If he has a strong second album then his success will continue. But as he's said that the first was about the breakup of his relationship that could possibly have exhausted him creatively because the emotions would have been raw & it's kinda a powerful base to write songs from. I think the best love songs, or songs about love, are ones about heartbreak & failed relationships. I mean a song like 'All by Myself' has much more 'weight' to it because usually the path of love doesn't run smoothly. A corny love song with sugary lyrics is kinda devoid of any real substance & emotions, unless it's like for a Disney movie or a movie with a fairytale ending where in that instance it works, but apart from that the song is kinda too cheesy. So I think much more people can relate to a song like 'Stay with Me' and that's why songs like Sam's and Adele's albums strike such a chord with people, because they are written from a real place of heartbreak & sadness.


I find that by writing songs about his breakup, Sam Smith might have made the creative well run dry, unless he has some other strong songs to come. Plus people would soon be bored if his second album was the same as the first in terms of subject matter. Maybe he should do some collaborations on his next album and find some different subjects to write about it, otherwise he'd be stereotyped as a ballad singer and known just for melancholic songs.

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Reply #8 posted 02/11/15 2:26am

mancabdriver

His solo stuff is a bit dull and simple.

But the work he did with Disclosure and Naughty Boy was ace. I don't know who wrote those songs but they are perfect examples of good pop.

Even if is success ends in the states after this album he will always find an audience

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Reply #9 posted 02/11/15 7:42am

CynicKill

thetimefan said:

I'd say it depends. If he has a strong second album then his success will continue. But as he's said that the first was about the breakup of his relationship that could possibly have exhausted him creatively because the emotions would have been raw & it's kinda a powerful base to write songs from. I think the best love songs, or songs about love, are ones about heartbreak & failed relationships. I mean a song like 'All by Myself' has much more 'weight' to it because usually the path of love doesn't run smoothly. A corny love song with sugary lyrics is kinda devoid of any real substance & emotions, unless it's like for a Disney movie or a movie with a fairytale ending where in that instance it works, but apart from that the song is kinda too cheesy. So I think much more people can relate to a song like 'Stay with Me' and that's why songs like Sam's and Adele's albums strike such a chord with people, because they are written from a real place of heartbreak & sadness.


I find that by writing songs about his breakup, Sam Smith might have made the creative well run dry, unless he has some other strong songs to come. Plus people would soon be bored if his second album was the same as the first in terms of subject matter. Maybe he should do some collaborations on his next album and find some different subjects to write about it, otherwise he'd be stereotyped as a ballad singer and known just for melancholic songs.

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That's probably why Taylor Swift is a serial dater.

All she does is write about her "relationships".

Then when someone turns the tables on her he's wrong.

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Reply #10 posted 02/11/15 9:45am

nextedition

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There is nothing wrong with not reinventing yourself.

Good music is good music. When songs come from the heart people will listen to it.

I wouldn't want Adele to do something completely different on her next album.

Classic songs were not about reinventing, but about quality music.

Pretty lame by the way to want somebody's career to end.

The guy probably worked hard for it.

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Reply #11 posted 02/11/15 10:09am

Cinny

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Sam Smith has a bit more going for his album than those two ballads ("I'm Not The Only One" and "Stay With Me"), and actually can flow on uptempo tracks as well (ie. ace collaborations with Disclosure). I can imagine Mary J Blige will return the favor and appear on his next album. There's more in store!

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Reply #12 posted 02/11/15 12:21pm

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SchlomoThaHomo said:

Nah. Sam's the real deal and has only just scratched the surface of what he can do. Sky's the limit I say. yes



I saw Christopher Cross in concert not long ago and trust me - he IS the real deal. I have no idea if Sam Smith is or not, but Christopher Cross was, is and will always be a major talent.

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Reply #13 posted 02/11/15 8:35pm

SchlomoThaHomo

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RodeoSchro said:

SchlomoThaHomo said:

Nah. Sam's the real deal and has only just scratched the surface of what he can do. Sky's the limit I say. yes



I saw Christopher Cross in concert not long ago and trust me - he IS the real deal. I have no idea if Sam Smith is or not, but Christopher Cross was, is and will always be a major talent.

Oh I believe that. I wasn't implying Chris wasn't the real deal. I just think Sam has enough going for him to make for a long, successful career. I love his collaboration with Nile Rodgers, Disclosure, and Jimmy Napes. I hope he delves more into the funk on his next record. His harmonies are sweeping and gorgeous.

"That's when stars collide. When there's space for what u want, and ur heart is open wide."
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Reply #14 posted 02/11/15 10:15pm

TD3

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Who knows, maybe he can dig-up some more music from some place and transpose it.

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Reply #15 posted 02/12/15 1:33am

nuttynutmeg

TD3 said:

Who knows, maybe he can dig-up some more music from some place and transpose it.

And maybe change the lyrics a little bit.

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Reply #16 posted 02/13/15 11:58pm

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SchlomoThaHomo said:

RodeoSchro said:



I saw Christopher Cross in concert not long ago and trust me - he IS the real deal. I have no idea if Sam Smith is or not, but Christopher Cross was, is and will always be a major talent.

Oh I believe that. I wasn't implying Chris wasn't the real deal. I just think Sam has enough going for him to make for a long, successful career. I love his collaboration with Nile Rodgers, Disclosure, and Jimmy Napes. I hope he delves more into the funk on his next record. His harmonies are sweeping and gorgeous.

Yeah, I loved that track too. Very nice modern 'funk' with great vocals.

RIP Prince: thank U 4 a funky Time...
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Reply #17 posted 02/14/15 12:52am

nuttynutmeg

SchlomoThaHomo said:

RodeoSchro said:



I saw Christopher Cross in concert not long ago and trust me - he IS the real deal. I have no idea if Sam Smith is or not, but Christopher Cross was, is and will always be a major talent.

Oh I believe that. I wasn't implying Chris wasn't the real deal. I just think Sam has enough going for him to make for a long, successful career. I love his collaboration with Nile Rodgers, Disclosure, and Jimmy Napes. I hope he delves more into the funk on his next record. His harmonies are sweeping and gorgeous.

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