Sam Smith reunites with Luke Monaghan in a triumphant comeback for Love Me More.

The song is all about the singer being more comfortable in their self, and Monaghan - who has directed more Sam Smith videos than anyone else - allows that feeling to seep through the course of the film in both a direct and evocative fashion.

After a prelude listening to a phone machine voice message from an old friend who craves to meet up with them, Sam heads out into the day with a spring in their step - in a street scene reminiscent of one of their early videos.

The introduction of a supporting cast is done through a break from the course of the narrative - conceptual set-ups and portrait shots of Sam's 'gang' from the LGBTQ+ community - before they all come together on the dancefloor.

Monaghan keeps things interesting and affectionate throughout, never deviating from a positive and joyous mood. That's anchored by Sam's radiant performance. This dovetails really nicely with a song which has a tinge of gospel revivalism about it.

Sam Smith is definitely back - and so is Luke Monaghan.