The Thrill of It All cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

The Thrill of It All Songwriting Credits by Sam Smith

2017 Capitol Records 10 tracks 36 min

Produced by Steve Fitzmaurice, Jimmy Napes, Stargate, Timbaland, Malay, Emile Haynie  ·  Engineered by Steve Fitzmaurice, Darren Heelis, Gus Pirelli, Bob Ludwig

Capitol Records SoulGospelPopR&B
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sam Smith carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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10 trackswritten by Sam Smith 0 tracksoutside writers
Sam Smith's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
27
Lyricists
8
Producers
2.2 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2017
Released
Data Insight

Sam Smith again co-wrote throughout The Thrill of It All with Jimmy Napes as the central collaborator, this time bringing in producers Stargate, Malay, Tyler Johnson, Emile Haynie and Timbaland to widen the palette beyond the debut's stripped-back soul. Lead single 'Too Good at Goodbyes' was written by Smith with Napes, Tyler Johnson and Stargate, and its gospel-leaning arrangement set the tone for the record. Steve Fitzmaurice handled production and mixing across the album, with Bob Ludwig mastering.

The Thrill of It All is Sam Smith's second studio album, released 3 November 2017. The lead single "Too Good at Goodbyes" debuted at number one in the UK, making Smith the first artist to debut at the top of the UK Singles Chart three consecutive times. Produced largely by the same team as the debut, Jimmy Napes and Steve Fitzmaurice, the album is more introspective and lyrically direct than its predecessor. "Baby, You Make Me Crazy" incorporates samples from a Kool & the Gang composition, crediting all nine original members as co-writers. The album closes with "Pray," a gospel-influenced track co-produced by Timbaland. Smith again co-wrote all ten tracks.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Too Good at Goodbyes #4
Sam SmithJimmy NapesMikkel S. EriksenTor Erik Hermansen Sam SmithJimmy NapesMikkel S. EriksenTor Erik Hermansen Steve FitzmauriceJimmy NapesStargate Sam Smith (Vocals)
2
Say It First
Sam SmithJimmy NapesMalay Sam SmithJimmy NapesMalay MalaySteve FitzmauriceJimmy Napes Sam Smith (Vocals)
3
One Last Song
Sam SmithJimmy NapesTyler Johnson Sam SmithJimmy NapesTyler Johnson Steve FitzmauriceJimmy NapesTyler Johnson Sam Smith (Vocals)
4
Midnight Train
Sam SmithJimmy NapesMalay Sam SmithJimmy NapesMalay Steve FitzmauriceJimmy NapesMalay Sam Smith (Vocals)
5
Burning
Sam SmithPoo BearDominic JordanJimmy Giannos Sam SmithPoo BearDominic JordanJimmy Giannos Steve FitzmauriceJimmy Napes Sam Smith (Vocals)
6
Him
Sam SmithBrendan GrieveReuben James Sam SmithBrendan GrieveReuben James Steve FitzmauriceBrendan Grieve Sam Smith (Vocals)
7
Baby, You Make Me Crazy
Sam SmithJimmy NapesEmile HaynieDennis Ronald ThomasWoodrow SparrowGene Redd Sr.George Melvin BrownClaydes SmithRichard WestfieldRobert BellRobert MickensRonald Bell Sam SmithJimmy NapesEmile HaynieDennis Ronald ThomasWoodrow SparrowGene Redd Sr.George Melvin BrownClaydes SmithRichard WestfieldRobert BellRobert MickensRonald Bell Steve FitzmauriceJimmy NapesEmile Haynie Sam Smith (Vocals)
8
No Peace
Sam SmithJimmy NapesYebba Sam SmithJimmy NapesYebba Steve FitzmauriceJimmy Napes Sam Smith (Vocals)Yebba (Featured Vocals)
9
Palace
Sam SmithTyler JohnsonCam Sam SmithTyler JohnsonCam Tyler Johnson Sam Smith (Vocals)
10
Pray #55
Sam SmithJimmy NapesTimbalandDarryl PearsonLarrance DopsonJose A. Valasquez Sam SmithJimmy NapesTimbalandDarryl PearsonLarrance DopsonJose A. Valasquez TimbalandSteve FitzmauriceJimmy Napes Sam Smith (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 29 contributors

SS
Sam Smith
Writer · Vocals
On this album10 written
JN
Jimmy Napes
Writer · Producer
On this album7 written
M
Malay
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
TJ
Tyler Johnson
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
BG
Brendan Grieve
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
EH
Emile Haynie
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
T
Timbaland
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
C
Cam
Writer
On this album1 written
CS
Claydes Smith
Writer
On this album1 written
DP
Darryl Pearson
Writer
On this album1 written
DR
Dennis Ronald Thomas
Writer
On this album1 written
DJ
Dominic Jordan
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions The Thrill of It All

Did Sam Smith write The Thrill of It All themselves?
Yes, Sam Smith co-wrote every track on The Thrill of It All, with Jimmy Napes once again serving as their main writing partner. Additional co-writers and producers included Stargate, Malay, Tyler Johnson, Emile Haynie and Timbaland. The lyrics continued Smith's focus on heartbreak and longing from their debut.
How high did Too Good at Goodbyes by Sam Smith chart?
'Too Good at Goodbyes' peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 as the album's lead single. It was Sam Smith's first new solo single in three years and reintroduced their gospel-influenced sound. The song was written by Smith with Jimmy Napes, Tyler Johnson and Stargate.
What was the second single from Sam Smith's The Thrill of It All?
'Pray' was issued as a single from The Thrill of It All and reached number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was co-produced by Timbaland and reflects the album's gospel and soul leanings. It was originally inspired by a trip Sam Smith took to Iraq.
Is The Thrill of It All a gospel album?
The Thrill of It All draws heavily on gospel and soul alongside pop and R&B, with massed backing vocals and church-style arrangements on songs like 'Too Good at Goodbyes' and 'Pray.' It is not strictly a gospel record, but the genre shapes much of its sound. Critics highlighted the gospel textures as a defining feature.
Did The Thrill of It All win any Grammys?
No, The Thrill of It All did not receive Grammy nominations. The album was released after the eligibility cutoff for the 60th Grammy Awards and was not nominated at the following ceremony. Its lead single 'Too Good at Goodbyes' was eligible but did not earn a nomination.
How many copies did Sam Smith's The Thrill of It All sell?
The Thrill of It All has sold roughly 2.2 million copies worldwide. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with about 237,000 album-equivalent units. The album is certified 2x Platinum in both the US and the UK.
Where did The Thrill of It All debut on the Billboard 200?
The Thrill of It All debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with around 237,000 album-equivalent units, including roughly 185,000 in traditional sales its first week. It gave Sam Smith their second consecutive chart-topping album in the US.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Thrill of It All (Sam Smith album) Wikipedia: Too Good at Goodbyes Wikipedia: Pray (Sam Smith song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: The Thrill of It All by Sam Smith