 The album really connected with audiences, queer audiences in particular, for its honesty and its really vulnerable portraits of love and heartbreak. Since then, Sam Smith has announced the re-release of their debut album called In the Lonely Hour. This is the record really responsible for introducing them to the whole world and for their quick rise through the music industry. A decade ago, it earned them four Grammy Awards. And with that in mind, let's revisit Tom's chat with samsmith.com.