The Glorification of Sadness
2024 studio album by Paloma Faith
The Glorification of Sadness is the sixth studio album by British singer Paloma Faith. It was released on 16 February 2024, through Sony Music UK and RCA Records. Serving as executive producer, Faith worked with collaborators including Chase & Status, Kojey Radical, and Amy Wadge. Four singles were released from the album: lead single "How You Leave a Man", "Bad Woman", "Pressure" and "Sweatpants".
The Glorification of Sadness is a chronologically structured album in which Faith narrates the emotional journey of leaving a long-term relationship. Critics praised the album's honest storytelling, vocal delivery, and diverse musical approach, highlighting its balance between raw emotion and uplifting moments. The Glorification of Sadness debuted and peaked at number two in both the UK Albums Chart and the Scottish Albums Chart.
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In October 2023, Faith revealed that her upcoming album would be "pretty personal", stressing how "nervous" she was to put her private life out into public. It was produced by Swedish producer Martin Wave, who initially worked on only one song but became the "cornerstone of the album". Faith described The Glorification of Sadness as a "divorce album without the divorce", written during the aftermath of her separation from her partner of ten years, with whom she has two children.
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