SAM SMITH The Thrill Of It All (Capitol) The Catholic Sam Smith would understand the value of a patron saint, a figure to turn to whose life, in theory, offers examples of travails from which wisdom and spiritual growth emerged. Or at least who got done over so badly by oppression/repression that life’s end offered a kind of great sacrifice that ennobled previous sins. With the bonus that this end then earned brownie points to intercede with the boss on your behalf. Across tw