Tom Smith - There Is Nothing in the Dark That Isn't There in the Light [Maroon]

Tom Smith’s There Is Nothing in the Dark That Isn’t There in the Light finds the longtime Editors frontman stepping into a gentler glow, trading indie-rock drama for something more vulnerable and breath-caught.

This maroon vinyl pressing gives his first solo chapter a warm, handcrafted presence from the needle drop onward.

Here, Smith leans into the kind of songwriting that feels almost whispered into your ear, embracing acoustic textures and orchestral flourishes that reveal a different side of his artistry. Reuniting with producer Iain Archer, he channels the creative chemistry they once sparked in Tired Pony, shaping an album that favors honesty over spectacle and intimacy over urgency.

Across ten tracks, the record moves with a steady emotional arc. Broken Time opens like a dusk-lit confession, its Nick Drake-inspired fingerpicking drawing you closer with every measure. Life Is For Living expands that palette into a sweeping, widescreen anthem, all heart and uplift. Lights of New York City, meanwhile, glows with a late-night shimmer, capturing the quiet ache of wandering through a city that feels both endless and comforting.

Closing with Saturday, the album settles on a note of gentle resilience, reminding listeners that light and clarity often hide within the shadows. On maroon vinyl, this collection becomes an object of solace and reflection, perfect for evenings when you want music to steady the room.

Tracklist

1. Deep Dive
2. How Many Times
   
3. Endings Are Breaking My Heart
   
4. Life Is for Living
   
5. Broken Time
   
6. Lights of New York City
   
7. Souls
   
8. Northern Line
   
9. Leave
   
10. Saturday