Studio Album · No. 5
Hazel Eyes Songwriting Credits by Sam Smith
Produced by Sam Smith, Simon Aldred, David Odlum, Ruth O'Mahony Brady, Ricky Damian
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sam Smith carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Hazel Eyes is the most self-written record of Sam Smith's career: they hold a writing credit on all twelve tracks, and a production credit on all twelve as well. Their earlier albums leaned on outside hitmakers, with Gloria in particular routing several tracks through Stargate and Jimmy Napes. Here the circle is small and stays small. Simon Aldred co-writes every song, David Odlum joins on six, and the only other names to appear are Ruth O'Mahony Brady, Feist and Shahzad Ismaily, all of whom also played on the record. Smith described writing it over three years with a very small group of friends, and the credits say the same thing.
Hazel Eyes is Sam Smith's fifth studio album, released on August 21, 2026 through Capitol Records and their first since Gloria in 2023. Smith wrote it over more than three years with longtime collaborator Simon Aldred, took a producer credit on every track, and built much of it in New York with David Odlum, Ruth O'Mahony Brady, Feist and Shahzad Ismaily, recording partly at Electric Lady Studios. The label described it as an ode to the city Smith now calls home.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Everlasting Love
|
Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithRicky DamianDavid OdlumTommy Danvers | Sam Smith (Vocals)Rosie Danvers (Cello, String Arrangement)Dave Guy (Trumpet) |
| 2 |
Hazel Eyes
|
Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam Smith (Vocals, Background Vocals)Shahzad Ismaily (Bass) |
| 3 |
Moondance
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredLeslie Feist | Sam SmithSimon AldredLeslie Feist | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumLeslie FeistTommy Danvers | Sam Smith (Vocals, Keyboards)Feist (Featured Artist) |
| 4 |
My Guy
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredLeslie FeistShahzad Ismaily | Sam SmithSimon AldredLeslie FeistShahzad Ismaily | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumLeslie Feist | Sam Smith (Vocals, Background Vocals)Shahzad Ismaily (Guitar, Keyboards, Bass) |
| 5 |
When He's Gone
|
Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam Smith (Vocals, Background Vocals) |
| 6 |
Thief
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumRuth O'Mahony Brady | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumRuth O'Mahony Brady | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam Smith (Vocals, Background Vocals)Shahzad Ismaily (Drums, Guitar) |
| 7 |
Love Is a Stillness
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumRuth O'Mahony Brady | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumRuth O'Mahony Brady | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumRuth O'Mahony Brady | Sam Smith (Vocals)Ruth O'Mahony Brady (Piano, Whistle) |
| 8 |
Sugar Rush
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredShahzad Ismaily | Sam SmithSimon AldredShahzad Ismaily | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam Smith (Vocals, Background Vocals)Dave Guy (Trumpet) |
| 9 |
Oh Mother
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumRuth O'Mahony Brady | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumRuth O'Mahony Brady | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam Smith (Vocals, Background Vocals)TwoCity Chorus (Featured Artist) |
| 10 |
Constant Companion
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam Smith (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Hold On
|
Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid OdlumTommy Danvers | Sam Smith (Vocals)Rosie Danvers (String Arrangement) |
| 12 |
To Be Free
|
Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithSimon Aldred | Sam SmithSimon AldredDavid Odlum | Sam Smith (Vocals) |