21

Really love her voice but with no variety and nothing that interesting going on makes it feel all very one-note and like it kinda all blended together. I got a bit sick of it before it was done.

The non-singles didn't impress me, except I'll Be Waiting, I thought that was pretty good. The singles are mostly alright. I didn't realize Turning Tables was a single until I looked at the Wikipedia page for the album; probably my least favorite of the singles, maybe tied with Someone like You.

I had written a review where I compared the rise of Adele with the RnB/Soul shaped hole that Amy Winehouse and Duffy had left after their big breaks and how Rolling in The Deep was such a catalyst of everything else to come, this album was a savior for the music industry, however as a whole it leaves a lot to be desired, but if you want heartbreak ballads you are in the right place with Adele. Just wish there was a bit more of diversity in the project. 5/10

adele is a great singer. it's too bad this album only has like 3 songs on it. would love to hear her do literally anything different.

21 by Adele is one of those albums that really sticks with you. For me, it’s a record that encapsulates raw emotion and stellar songwriting, all wrapped up in a sound that’s as timeless as it gets. While there are a few minor niggles, overall it’s an absolute stunner. The production on 21 is top-notch. Every track is polished and lush, yet it manages to maintain that raw, emotional edge that makes it so relatable. Songs like “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You” are crafted with impeccable detail—the layers of instrumentation, from the driving percussion to the haunting piano, work in perfect harmony to create a soundscape that’s both powerful and intimate. The songwriting is another huge plus. Adele’s lyrics capture the rollercoaster of love and loss in a way that feels deeply personal and universal at the same time. Every track is like a diary entry set to music, and you can’t help but be drawn in by the raw honesty behind each word. I’ve got to say, Adele’s vocals on 21 are nothing short of phenomenal. In my perspective, she has one of the greatest voices of all time, and she should always be in that conversation of who is the best. Her voice is rich, warm, and laden with emotion—it’s like every note carries the weight of her experiences. The control she exhibits, especially on those soul-stirring ballads, is mind-blowing. The way she effortlessly transitions between powerful belting and soft, tender crooning is a masterclass in vocal dynamics. Every vibrato, every subtle nuance is delivered with such precision that you can’t help but be drawn into the narrative of the song. That said, no album is without its flaws. For me, a few moments on 21 could do with a tad more variety in the arrangements. Some of the tracks follow a similar pattern, which can feel a bit repetitive if you’re not fully engaged in the mood. Additionally, while the production is lush overall, there are instances where it borders on being over-polished, slightly masking the raw, gritty emotion that the lyrics demand. Still, these are minor negatives in an otherwise phenomenal record. Overall, 21 by Adele is a stunning piece of work that blends impeccable production, compelling songwriting, and one of the most incredible vocal performances ever recorded. It’s an album that speaks to the heart, and for me, it’s a near-perfect slice of musical genius. A solid 4.7/5 stars

She needs a trip hop beat behind her cause what's there is kinda kohls core

While the other reviews you're going to read about this record above and below this one are still going to be correct, I still contend the average ear has been overexposed to the cultural whirlwind that Adele was and perhaps to some, is still. Meant as no more a slight to either than their seemingly waned cultural irreverence; to the world Adele is as if that Susan Boyle audition leapt off the screen and lived the life it was meant to.

6/10 TPAB for white wine moms

Heard 25 previous to this. I think 21 is a more organic, soulful album. Love the arranging

3.5, some classics on here but it dragged.

At least when Alanis Morssett did an album about her failed relationships there was some emotion to it (ok, it was anger) but it gave the songs some oomph. This was just bland and boring. And her voice seemed to change part way through to become just plain annoying. Part of me is expecting me to give it a 2 but I'm not going to, 1

Adele does irritate me. It’s like she’s become a caricature of herself. When I’ve seen her in concert (on my tv, never in person), her ‘banter’ between records is jarring. But people pay big money to go see her. And she can sing well enough. Hearing a Cure cover on here stopped me in my tracks. I have to say it wasn’t an awful version of it, but still felt weird.

Adelle's finest year. An album full of bangers. One has to overlook that dreadful Cure cover though. I can actually listen to this album with some modicum of enjoyment still and remember the time she had talent.

Better than the other Adele album I already listened to for this because the first 2 songs are pretty good. Overall it's the musical equivalent of "white people think mayonnaise is spicy"

Some good tracks, digestible by anyone

Solid album. I personally think 30 is a better album.

Very good album with some belters in it 9/10

Great album, but a bit tiring to the ears. My favourite songs are usually the least popular, with "One and only" being my top choice. Probably my most favourite album of hers.

Turns out I've heard almost all of these songs and tbh the kinda hit from a sentimental standpoint. When this record came out, you couldn't sneeze without hitting a song from this record.

First couple of tracks are pop belters , her voice remains great but the rest of the album is so tame. 1.5

Wow - I expected sickly sweet crooning, but she belts its out. What a remarkable voice and some really solid songwriting.

It's not something I would immediately listen to but every single song is a hit and that has to be respected. One of the best popular singer-songwriter albums ever made.

3.7 2x not exactly my favorite, but hard not to say this was a solid album

Great female singer. Great songs. Needs to record more.

honestly this may have become my new favorite guilty pleasure album cause god damn adele can sing

Her voice is outstanding. The hits are better than I remember. Would I listen to this album on my own? Probably not. Will I put a few bangers on playlists? Yes.

I can’t tell if I like this because it’s good or if I just recognize every song on here and I like listening to music I’m familiar with. I think Adele is great and can’t deny her talent.

5/5. To deny the importance and influence of this album is to admit living under a rock for a decade. Every song here, even if not a hit, imbues a higher tier of songwriting. Yes, it's pop ballad album from the 2010s yet sounds like it could fit in any decade before. And with the plethora of similar styles, each song is unique and original within the massive genre. I know it's already been said, but she is 21 here. I could barely graduate college and she wrote 10 #1 singles. She deserves the credit she receives. Best Song: Someone Like You, Rolling In The Deep, Set Fire To The Rain, Don't You Remember

This list made an Adele fan out of me. I don't think I would have ever given her albums a chance without being forced to. She's got one hell of a voice and musical sense of timing.

Reminds me of very tumultuous times - listened to this back then because it gave me the feels. Still gives me some feels.

The radio bangers are okay on this one, the rest pretty bland. In general, her music is too much drama for me.

Good singer. Alright album

amamos

Didn't love this one as much as 25, but still a lot of beautiful songs on here.

She's great but not for me. 1/5

This is unquestionably incredible. Adele did this at 21?????? Best Song: Turning Tables Rating: 9.0/10 5 Stars

Bland songs. Nice voice. This didn't move the needle for me.

A great pop album

I knew I’d enjoy this one because I already knew a lot of the songs but there were also a couple I’d never heard that I loved (Don’t you remember/one and only). Beautiful.

A humble and funny artist with a unique soulful voice but as an album... You couldn't give it less than a 3, you couldn't give it more than a 3 - so I guess it's a 3?

This album soundtracked my teenage years so I could never be objective about it

5/5 performance, 3/5 originality, 4/5 listen.

Adèle. Not a huge fan but I can listen to her in small doses.

Not sure how to rate this. For what it is, it's clearly a great album. It's very much not written for me, and that's OK. On its own merits it works. Several songs work really well - there's a reason why Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire and Someone like you are still played to this day, and I really enjoyed the production of Rumour Has It. At the same time, a lit of the filler tracks are forgettable, and I'm not sure the Cure cover was necessary. A low 4, but knowing that others would get a lot more from it.

7/10

Adele is amazing. Incredibly competent album, and perfect from start to finish. So many hits, but 'Don't you Remember' was a nice sleeper hit and my fave here.

theres a lot to like, but not a lot to love

some really good songs, some less good

So many WBLI bangers from High School. One of the better piano focused performers of the modern age, not to mention her story telling and vocal quality. A lot of it seems silly to me since I was NOT into Adele when I was 16, but credit is certainly deserved. I'll Be Waiting surprise banger of the album

Perfect album for my one year of listening. One I would have played for me by my mom in the car when I was a kid. Very nostalgic.

Well, that’s gorgeous, but I can’t get rid of that feeling there are too many mainstream hits on it. Anyway, Someone Like You is one of the most touching songs ❤️

Nothing receives backlash like excellence. Everything about this album is a masterpiece. This is what I'm here for with the generator. Just outstanding. A modern classic. 5 stars all day.

Five cracking singles tiptoe this album into the 4/5 category

What a queen. I have definitely heard some of these songs too many times at this point, but I can hardly blame the album for that. I was surprised by the lesser-known tracks here, which were also very enjoyable. Although some parts come across as too polished or safe, I still think this is a great record.

I was surprised by this, I genuinely enjoyed it, save for a couple of duller tracks. Really holds up. Favorite Tracks: Rolling In The Deep, Turning Tables, Lovesong, Someone Like You

Much better production on this album than on the last Adele album. Still not big fan of her songs though. I heard actual instruments this time so, that was a big plus. If her albums are improving with release, maybe some of her songs will be on my playlist the next time I get an Adele album randomly assigned to me.

The album loses some steam in the second half, but Rolling in the Deep is so good that it can basically carry this album on its own

blend. some hit songs be hitting tho.

Amazing!

Pretty great, no bad songs but mixing wasn't as amazing as I'd hoped.

Put this on, grab your wine, chocolates and Bridget Jones paperback, and let the cats wonder why you're crying again

Como se nota cuando un artista pone su corazón en cada palabra que sale de su boca. No es cantar por cantar. Es expresar la letra de la canción con todo el sentimiento que requiere. Increíble album de POP con baladas clásicas al mas estilo SOUL.

What a gem I love this girl. Her first effort and it's a masterpiece. Beautiful album from start to finish, BRAVAAA!!!! She only gets better as she ages.

That voice. Incredible talent. When she wails it is moving.

Besides a powerful voice, Adele sings from the very subtle mind deep within her heart. And who doesn't need the occasional lover-scorned anthem as a dose of empathy?

Side one is chock full of hot tracks that show the full arsenal of what Adele brings to the table. Side two - aside from the Lovering cover - reprises her talents but of far less effective. But I left impressed and entertained. As good a modern vocalist as there.

Adele, Adele, A dell. The album that defined her. I would say it's good, but the transition from upbeat to ballad in some songs was not really great.

I generally feel the same way about this Adele record as I do about her follow-up, 25. But while this younger (well I guess older now) record is more drenched in its influences, with the sounds of the late Amy Winehouse seeping into a good chunk of the songs here, it ultimately has the better crop of songs. It also beats out 25 nostalgically speaking for me. 'Rolling In the Deep' perfectly meshes those soul revival sounds of the '2000s with the incoming ferocity and punch of 2010-era pop. 'Turning Tables' is a gorgeous power ballad and while this cover of 'Lovesong' is missing that iconic 'The Cure' bassline, the magnificent string arrangements make up for it. The call-and-response chorus of the blues-rocky 'Rumor Has It' works better than it has any right to and the closing 'Someone Like You' is classic Adele and its finest. And I mean classic. And, even at 21, she's an incredible vocalist. Probably my favorite Adele album, so many classic tunes here. Nothing mind-blowing or really all that innovative on the production end, sure, but, believe it or not, sometimes music can just be really good and that's it.

i’m surprised at how much i liked the non-single songs on this album! i don’t think ballads will ever quite be My Thing, but adele’s voice is beautiful and i cannot believe she was twenty one when she released this.

This is the album I first heard Adele, or should I say paid attention. What a talent.

Really feels like white bread to me. Sure you can eat it by itself, but in its current state it just kind of feels bland. If I had absolutely NOTHING else to eat it would work, but I wouldn’t be too happy with it.

i love love adele and this was no exception ofc I have my favs off here like "set fire to the rain" "rolling in the deep" and "someone like you"

One of the best voices of the 21st century also some of her best songs on this album

I had this on 💿

The bops hit. Her voice is incredible. But the rest of the tracks are so boring.

Rolling in the Deep is one of *the* great pop songs. Otherwise, so-so

Се погоди да ги знам сите песни од артист што никогаш своеволно не сум го пуштил низ дома. Треба да си бил во кома или глув за да не наидеш барем на една песна од албумов додека слушаш радио во кола или си во кафич. Ми текна на Боби пред 10 и кусур години, ми вика да ти кажам еден сон сакам, многу е ненормален. Вика, сонувам како ми доаѓа волк, ноќе е и во некоја шума сум, но наместо да завие, ја отвора муцката и од уста му излегува рефренот од Someone like you. До ден денес број 1 сон на сите времиња.

#503. Solid. 3/5: acceptable

50% Killer, 50% filler.

I can see why people love this album. I've listened to Adele's songs before, but not a whole album from start to finish. I'll give this a 4 because there were two or three songs that I didn't care for.

7/10

What a voice.

"Rolling in the Deep" and "Rumour Has It" go hard as fuck and then it becomes nothing but intolerable sad-girl-with-a-piano music. The cover of "Lovesong" is OK.

No doubting her voice but this just isn’t my thing

Very good. Nice to return to it after a few years. What became of this lass?

ooh i was not expecting dis. timbremässig zwar oft eppe ähnlich, aber harmonisch-melodisch soo abwechsligsriich. bin teilwiis 3-4mal überrascht gsi bis sich es motiv wiederholt het, bspw. turning tables: am aafang en chordloop, aber denn no 2 anderi akkordfolge, alli mit eigenem flavour. denn bi "next time ill be braver" nomal epis neus ide zweite hälfti vom lied. glaub ned dass sie selber Klavier spielt aber isch mega in sync mit ihrere stimm und brucht glaubs 9th-voicings, which i appreciate. ihri stimm wird mer nach 1x lose den laaangaam chli much wegem belte. lyrisch findis toll weil eigen

absolut geil. mir isch nonie ufgfalle wie fest de bass bim refrain vo rolling im the deep inefetzt. au s churze intermezzo mit nur perkussion und stimm isch super und füert dezue dass d band nacher wieder meh zur geltig chunnt. di nöchste beide songs au absoluti bangers. don‘t you remember fallt findi chli ab, chli kitschig und harmonisch wenig interessant, aber de rhythmuswechsel im refrain isch sehr geil. set fire to the rain wieder hammer. allgemein liebi wie si iri songs ufbaut, s sind starchi dynamischi und guet instrumentierti entwicklige. he won‘t go: was macht si geils mitem rhythmus im refrain?? und eif harfe ide band, so cool. take it all wieder chli langwiilig, aber i‘ll be waiting sehr positivi überraschig, wieso isch das nöd bekannter? one and only chli langwiilig, lovesong würkt au biz so, aber ich finds no herzig. someone like you: au wenns eifach tönt, ich chas eif nöd nöd fühle. geile harmoniewechsel bi i found a boy!

This was really good, but not as good as her album '25.' I did, however, recognized more songs on this album than I was expecting to. This was still easily a 4/5.

Solid. Adele's voice elevates the sometimes bland and boring music.

I guess if I want to sit in my room and drown in melancholy thoughts all day, then this album will fit the bill. The songs are beautiful, but they’re all about one thing. I like albums that play on a wide variety of emotions. This is too much blubbering.

The singles on this Album are fantastic. The rest are a collection of incredibly boring ballads.

Three fantastic songs, the rest is fine. It’s not really my taste to be honest, but I can appreciate the beauty and emotion of her voice

So many hits in this record. I've never been an Adele fan per say, but I do have a lot of respect for her. Powerful voice and her emotions are FELT.

this album was inescapable when it came out, and for good reason. the radio hits are showstoppers, and the album cuts are really, really good

pretty dull sometimes but i like it more than i don’t

Such a solid album. It's crazy how many hits came from this one album written by a 21-year-old.

Woman's got a set of pipes on her!!! A lot of dynamite singles, especially the opening and closing tracks.

Beautiful performance and some very well written songs. Did not remember that she even covered Lovesong, so that was a cool surprise and such an interesting choice of cover for this album.

01) Rolling in the Deep - 10,0 02) Rumour Has It - 10,0 03) Turning Tables - 10,0 04) Don't You Remember - 8,5 05) Set Fire to the Rain - 10,0 06) He Won't Go - 8,0 07) Take It All - 8,5 08) I'll Be Waiting - 8,5 09) One and Only - 8,0 10) Lovesong - 9,0 11) Someone like You - 10,0 TOTAL: 9,14 (91/100) Current ranking: 33/454

No notes, simply amazing

BEST SONGS: - Rolling in the Deep - Rumour Has It - I'll Be Waiting - Someone Like You

Excellent album. Incredible voice.

Just an amazing voice.

February 7, 2025 HL: “Rolling”, “Rumour”, “Someone”, “One and Only”, the Cure cover

A modern classic

Did we really need multiple Adele albums? Good voice, but samey music

This is WAY better than I thought it was going to be, mostly because I only know of Adele from the hype. What a great voice. Such excellent songwriting, blistering intensity tempered with some beautiful smoothness. Big production. Great musicianship, but doesn't overshadow the singer. Usually not my cup of stylistic tea, but I was bowled over.

Incradible voice, incredible production, but there's just too much ballads and they don't always have a lot to offer. At least for me.

Lovely album. I'm not a fan, but the production and the voice are objectively beautiful. It made quite the impression back then!

Piano/vocal oriented contemporary adult music is really not my kind of music, but I must admit this one has something special. I remember a few of these songs playing over and over on the radio, and singer covering them in every TV shows. It's for sure a huge phenomenon of the last decade.

Start of the last decade was by no doubt impactful on the trajectory of British pop music. We lost Amy, gained lots of incredible records, such as Hurts' "Happiness" and Adele's "21". An emotional and soulful record, guided by the main vocalist's voice, surrounded by talented musicians and producers.

Good album...not my daily vibe

I liked her voice on some songs. Overall, this is not alluring enough to revisit.

For those who like Adele I can see why they think this is a great album. I’m not one of those; for some reason I never liked Adele. Of the songs on this album, the ones that were radio hits are not as good as some of the others in my opinion. Anyway, it was ok. Three stars.

Adele seemed much older than 21 to me at the time this came out, even though I was well aware of her age (which is indeed the same as my age). I didn't like 'Chasing Pavements', the single from her earlier album (too Norah Jonesy), but this is a big upgrade for me -- a quintessential "pop" album. Pretty catchy songs, solid voice, heavy media saturation. Highlights: 'Rumour Has It', 'Set Fire to the Rain', 'He Won't Go', 'Someone Like You' Lowlights: 'Take It All' (bit of a snoozefest), 'Lovesong' (hard to win me over with a cover, especially a way-smooth-jazzier one)

Eh its ok, her voice kinda irks me

Very nice

Meh, I mean there are great songs on here but it's not a great album.

Great vocals and awesome hits. You can’t go wrong!

Having only listened to the hits before I actually enjoyed a bunch of the other tracks on here. The hits are obviously hits, but they've also almost been played to death. I found the album soulfull/emotional and vocally strong. Standouts Rumor Has It Turning Tables Set Fire to the Rain One And Only 4/5

Ugh, Adele. I thought I would like this at least as much as 25, which I think I gave at least 3 stars to, but I don't think I do. I know this has her biggest hits on it, but it just bores the shit out of me. At least 25 had some really lush, soulful stuff. This is shallower.

She can sing. Needs more instruments to hold my attention though.

Not near as bad as I remembered actually enjoyable. I'm sorry I judged you so harshly Adele

A story of love and heartbreak. I enjoyed this album more than I expected and the hits hit hard. Rumor has it he's the one I'm leaving you for!

It's nice to hear Adele outside the context of her mega successful hits. Even so, not really my thing.

Some good pop songs on here but it's a little vapid, lacking in depth. Reminds me of middle school

Great voice. But I don't really like her music. It's ok, the singing is great, but the songs are nothing special.

Wow. Great album. Would listen to again

Well well well it's Adele. Nothing unexpected here.

Classic amazing wonderful

Grew up with this release, features some all-time hits from Adele like "Set Fire to the Rain", "Someone Like You", and "Rolling in the Deep". Adele's vocals are impressive, and this album is about heartbreak - sung in an emotional and cathartic way.

Voc.Pop, 2011 -> 4

Impressive voice and inspired songs but I think it is not my favorite style of music.

Great album

Pleasant enough. She has a fine voice. Some of the arrangements are very predictable, almost formulaic. It lacks emotion at times. She hits all the right notes but I can't help thinking someone in the studio needed to say, "one more time with feeling". I can understand how it became very popular. Not really my thing. 3/5.

Huge part of my childhood, love Adele. Rolling in the Deep has an amazing chorus and production; Rumour Has It is great as well. Don’t You Remember has a key change (I believe) and it overall enhances the song. Set Fire to the Rain is amazing; the beginning, the chorus, and her vocal performance are highlights. He Won’t Go is the weakest of the first half of the album; its bare but it still has a decent chorus. Take It All is similarly bare but has a heartfelt vocal performance from Adele and a great piano part. I’ll be Waiting is a return to a more broad and grand style that was seen in the earlier half of the album; the piano is super groovy and the drum beat is as well. One and Only is sweet; need to listen it more, I can barely remember the chorus. Lovesong is ok. Someone like you is great with a memorable chorus and production. The last track is ok but fitting the album’s themes. Overall the album highlights Adele’s voice, even if it is somewhat inconsistent with the quality of the tracks, it’s still enjoyable. Initial listen: 8/10 or 4/5.

Listened Before? N I feel like I've heard most of the songs here before - not because I have, but because her song structures are so similar over the years. She has a great voice. If her hits weren't so overplayed I'd probably be infatuated - but alas they are and I'm over it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Someone Like You

Incredible voice and touching lyrics but not a heartbroken young lady so there’s only so much I can relate with. Would love to hear her live some day.

Billions of Spotify plays can't be wrong! Slightly more exciting than the standard adult-contempo fare.

This is a great album. Hilarious she’s dating Rich Paul

Just an amazing voice. 5 stars

Better than I expected. Standout track: Rumour Has It

I don’t think I can rate it any higher by virtue of being alive in the UK in the 2010s and hearing it everywhere. BUT the fact that she’s only 21 here and had already put herself up there with the greatest vocalists of all time is crazy. Big up my West Norwood kween, much imitated and never surpassed. Favourite Tracks: Someone Like You, He Won’t Leave Least Fav Track: Set Fire to the Rain

Et bah c'était moins nul que prévu !

Fantastic well-written songs, sung amazingly. The album hangs together well and bears repetition. Easily deserved of a place in this list.

pop perfection

Kinda fun but overplayed

Powerful

Sounds good but not my genre

She has great range and there are several charting hits here. To me, a lot of her music sounds the same. I can’t deny she has global appeal to a large group of people and she made quite a splash at such a young age. Not a preferred sound for me but I appreciate the talent. 3.5/5

Not my cup of tea for go-to listening, but the talent here is undeniable. And at such a young age. Clearly she’s got the pipes to sing, and with at least three solid hits here…that combination alone deserves high marks.

With an undeniable collection of bangers, it’s hard to argue that 21 isn’t peak Adele. I remember how huge this album was, but reading through the list of accolades was still impressive. A bit on the commercial side for me, but this is top tier pop music.

Girl can sing! + Massive hits with Rolling in the Deep, Fire to Rain and Someone Like You - some songs drive me crazy (fuck Rumor Has it and her saying that over and over and over….) +/- Then a lot that I feel is incredibly well performed but I just don’t know that they’re that memorable. But the hits are just so massive that I gotta give the benefit of the doubt.

News flash: Adele can sing! Bangers galore. Drags a bit for my taste but can’t deny this songstress at the top of her game. 4/5

Great album, one I really enjoy. Adele has a such a good voice it’s hard to dislike it.

Adele has a great voice and there are some bangers on here, but the album didn’t feel that exciting to me.

I was a little surprised to see Adele make the list. Not for lack of talent of course, but because I just didn't know that she had a back catalogue of good songs. Being ignorant of her outside of her hits, I was honestly kind of assuming that other than, say, "Rolling in the Deep" and "Set Fire to the Rain," that the rest of the album would be kind of run of the mill pop. And in some ways, it was. But I think her talent alone lifts it above just your average vocal pop record. She has a versatile voice, one that could tackle pop ballads, jazz, and probably even the blues. So this kind of voice belting out these (mostly) pop ballads is a treat in and of itself. It actually almost feels a little too normal. She's been around for long enough at this point that we've all gotten over her immense talent and probably take it as normal now. However, her talent, massive though it obviously is, does not change this from being a pretty standard pop record. I love that it uses exclusively arrangements of real instruments, played by real people in a studio. That's one of my favorite things about this record, honestly. Too many pop records rely on other means of instrumentation. Not this one. Adele's voice wouldn't work well outside of this context, so it makes sense. But the songs still follow a similar structure and pattern to other pop songs of their day. There isn't much here to sink your teeth into here. But this is a very good example of what this is - a vocal pop record. It does a great job of showing off the center of attention. But it didn't quite do it for me. Three stars. Standout Tracks: Rolling in the Deep, Rumour Has It, Set Fire to the Rain, I'll Be Waiting

Great Adele

Monta hyvää biisiä, jotkut vähän lässähtää

honestly i was so bored for so much of the album....really such a laughable difference from listening at age 12 with basically a blank slate of musical taste (my parents had little to no interest in music so did not shape my music tastes whatsoever) to listening now with much more knowledge and distinguishing preferences. Adele has a good voice, but she doesn't do anything interesting with it except belt with a good tone. it's kind of the textbook example of how a good voice is simply not good enough if you don't put emotion and a distinct perspective behind the music. and it's not because she isn't primarily a songwriter either, there are many amazing singers who are not songwriters who are still great interpreters. this was just boring! the maybe two exceptions were "Turning Tables and "Someone Like You", but after 45 minutes of album filler that isn't even well-performed, it isn't enough to save the album

++: Rolling in the Deep, Rumour Has It, I'll Be Waiting +: Set Fire to the Rain, He Won't Go, One and Only, Lovesong +-: Turning Tables, Don't You Remember, Take It All, Someone like You 6,4/10

This album really surprised me. I was familiar with some of her hits, but didn’t know that almost all of the ones I’d heard are from this album. Her voice is phenomenal and the production values are right there with it. I could definitely see this being a 5 for some people it’s just not quite there for me personally.

duh

Didn't like this as much as the other Adele we got, but still think she's cool. 3

Well produced, good voice, tasteful arrangements, southern soul influenced. It starts fairly strong and there are moments in some of the songs but it’s ultimately relative bland, inoffensive dinner party piano ballads.

I don't think it's possible to be anything close to objective on this album with so many evergreen songs heard in department stores and public spaces for a decade+. One extra star for the earworm of it all.

Great lyrics and space in the songs. Powerful story behind take it all

Never was a fan of this type of electronica.

First album I wanted to end. To much singing with basic music.

4 stars

more like 3.75

Not even ashamed. This was a banger when it dropped, and it's a banger today.

Before listening: Am I going to really listen to Adele?? During listening: Break up albums are always a bit meh with me, especially if the focus is on a singer and not the band as a whole à la Taylor Swift, Lorde and other countless starlets of bygone days. This album seems to not be an exception. She is a very good singer, but for me it has to be an interesting package as a whole, be it with interesting composition, instrumentation or whatever. He won't go is a very good track. After Listening: Boring with a nice highlight. Probably never going to listen to it again. I find it hard to imagine that people actually get passionate about this album.

I'll be waiting was prob the best one. Overall easy to listen to but somewhat cringe/too meemy. Eh, pop is fine i guess. At least she can sing.

p i p e s one and only rumor has it rolling in the deep set fire to the rain 3(.5)?/5

Adele has a great voice. The songs are beautifully arranged. When I heard Adele for the first time, her voice and music seemed familiar from the old days. It sounds like music from the late 50s or early 60s, the kind that was probably never played and only exists in my memory. But this pleasant pop is like popcorn, just too sweet at some point. It lacks the intellectual hook that makes me want to listen to the album again and again. 3/5

Going in expecting generic pop music with a great singer from what I had already heard, I was proven wrong, the album cuts are absolutely amazing, in my opinion better than the singles but that also could just be the fact I’ve heard them for a good 15 years now in the grocery store

Didn't think I was going to like this but surprised myself. Really liked her voice and the emotions evoked within the lyrics. Vocally reminded me of Duffy at times. Glad I listened because I see Adele in a new light

Pure class

I was going to deride this as joyless, but, in this exercises ongoing efforts to make me a better person, I’m only going to say that I don’t find my joy in Adele’s music. I think my dislike is mostly for this sort of voice-forward anthemic style of ballideering that seems empty if one isn’t in for wallowing or wants some instrumental joy stimulus beyond ‘very competent’. Big voice, but I don’t feel it. While that’s maybe on me, it’s a three

Definitely a catchy album and I remember this exploding when it was released. I have never sat down to listen to it from start to finish and it was actually pretty good. Her voice is distinct and powerful and carries all of these songs. I would say a 3.5 but I’m feeling generous so I’ll go 4.

What a voice, what a singer, an all-time classic in our times.

Goodie.

Britain's finest export. I'd have a pint with Adele, she seems a right laugh. But dayumn does she have pipes.

A favorite! Love her voice

I would never argue that Adele is untalented or that these songs are not catchy. But as I’m listening to this album in also reading “The Name of this Band is R.E.M.,” and I’m reminded that there have been many times where what is popular is…well…good. Its begs the question of where the line is between what is broadly appealing and what is just broad. Like, what is the aesthetic foundation of these songs? What does Adele believe in? What do these songs mean? These songs are unobtrusive, inoffensive, and completely uninteresting. There’s just no there there.

How is this something that you should listen to? It's just modern pop?! It's not bad modern pop, but that's what it is. 2/5

Hadn’t realised just how good this would be. Great from start to finish.

Adele is Adele

Great album.

Really powerful album with a ton of hits.

I’d never listened to this album, but had heard the hits. Very good. She’s very talented.

Amazing. No notes.

Very good. Tad sad at end.

I've never enjoyed Adele's music. Now that I'm thinking about it, it's hard to pin down why exactly. Her voice is strong, some of the song writing is good, and I like most of the music this album nods towards (like Motown-style soul-pop). The bits that lean into R&B are my favourite parts. But there's something about her voice I dislike: it's brash and shouty to my ears. Maybe part of this is the production of the record - the vocals are mixed too loud and there's not enough breathing space for the music. Too much of the music is simply a toothless backdrop for the vocals anyway. The album could probably also benefit from a bit more variation, rather than one heartbroken power ballad after the next. Overall, there's a lot of talent here and I don't hate the whole thing - but I wish it sounded a lot better. 2.5*

She can sing

not listening to this shit, thanks and not in a thankful way

6/10 The amount of hits on one album is impressive, but it does get stale quickly. Highlights: Set Fire to the Rain Rolling in the Deep Rumour has It Lovesong (The original is better though)

Definitely a 3* for the cultural impact of the album. She is one of the most iconic artists of her generation. Because of that however, I expected more. Beautiful voice and the torch songs shine brightly but the rest of the album feels like it needs to pick up the pace because there is pace missiny

Artiste connue par la bo 'Skyfall', qui à l'époque ne m'avais pas donné envie d'en écouter plus, puis plus récemment par une reprise rock/metal de 'Set fire to the rain' (@MikeCovers sur youtube) que j'ai été amené à jouer. Premier constat : belle voix, mais les morceaux ne sont pas très intéressants musicalement. Dans le cas de 'Set Fire to the Rain', je préfère la reprise plutôt que l'original ... Et pour Lovesong l'original à la copie. Cet album a fini par être retiré de la liste (absent de l'édition 2018), ce qui ne m'étonne pas trop. Je n'y reviendrais pas. =>2/5

Definitely her best from a song standpoint, and even so. Obviously her voice has a lot of power, but she employs the same vocal tricks over and over, and it gets wearing.

Adele is clearly very skilled, but it's just not my sort of thing. The singles are nice enough, the album tracks are okay and the cover of The Cure just makes me want to listen to The Cure.

The 4 hits are better than I remember. Set Fire to the Rain is pretty great as far as pop songs go. Most of the other songs didn’t interest me at all, but she has a powerful voice

Reviewed- 90/100

Still amazing. So simple, rich, and incredible.

Turns out there’s only so much maudlin I can take.

Adele has one of those voices I just can't listen to. I get physically uncomfortable. "Rolling In The Deep" starts things off promisingly, though there are moments in the tune that trigger me, and from there, the rest of the album just pulls me into a stupor. Her insistence of going for that no-holds-barred register makes me recoil. Sorry. Can't do it.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Still, Adele's voice grates on my nerves after a few tunes. But the songwriting is pretty decent.

Still gorgeous

Probably Adele's best. Honestly, I like it. It's soulful (but not Soulful) and the songwriting is pretty relatable. The music itself isn't particularly challenging or edgy, but it isn't trying to be and I think there is space for that.

Didn't basically every single off this get released as a single? It's alright, one for the mums. Low 3

Love Adele, without a doubt.

love adele

So I was thinking about the songs that ended up on the radio from this album. Rolling in the Deep was the first song I ever heard of hers. It was strong and powerful and accompanied by a really cool video. Then Rumor Has It came on which I’ve known very well. Then they was Turning the Tables followed by Don’t You Remember, and Set Fire of the Rain. I finally heard He Won’t Go, a song that wasn’t on the radio. Then I realized it too was on the radio. Matter fact, I think out of this entire album I didn’t hear one song that was on the radio, just some you could hear more than others. This is definitely one of the strongest contributions to music in the last 20 years. There’s so many great songs and her voice is just phenomenal. I loved her version of Lovesong by The Cure. But I think my favorite track on here is actually the one I heard the least which is I’ll Be Waiting with its retro-Motown feel. This one is definitely a modern classic.

Per other Adele albums, there is just too many overdramatic tracks. I don't think this matches my personality very well. However, when it works like on "Someone Like You", wow! It can really be a revelation. The other not-so-great melodramatic tracks reminded a bit of some of those same kinds of tracks by Queen. I actually was way more into the uptempo tracks. "Rolling in the Deep" and "Rumour Has It" are 2 amazing opening tracks that really got me bopping. I also enjoyed "He Won't Go". The "Lovesong" cover really caught me off-guard. I was not expecting it and not sure I ever heard it before. Great cover and tune. Overall, this album has enough going for it and might be my favorite Adele album.

- Ich war nie Adele Fan, obwohl ich die Person super sympathisch und cool finde. - Aber ich muss wiedermal zugeben, dass ich mich, wie bei Lana Del Rey geirrt - vielleicht auch weiterentwickelt - habe. - 21 ist wirklich ein arschgutes Album!! - Hat richtig Spaß gemacht. Besonders die Dinger, die nicht nur Piano und Vocals waren, haben mich total abgeholt. - Die beiden großen Hits finde ich ganz okay, den Rest aber definitv besser. - Insgesamt Bombe. Rating: 4/5

- hat mich kalt erwischt, da ich gerade auf dem Weg zu einer Beerdigung war - sehr emotional und gefühlvoll, hat mir in Kombi mit Gedanken an Hannas Opa echt Tränen abgerungen - tolles Album

Some bangers with some filler

It's disgestible radio soul/pop/piano-stuff, I think she's at her best when the songs have the energy to make her voice actually feel huge (Rolling in the Deep is a modern pop classic for a reason) but the more slow, ballady stuff is not something that was interesting or even anything I picked up on as notable, it's just there (the most I reacted to was the Lovesong cover but that's it) I don't hate this but I don't care for it really, even the good songs

It’s simple and heavy. Her voice is big but not overdone. Kind of like Amy Winehouse, but with less chaos and more focus. The sound feels like it belongs in another decade, but it works here too. It’s straightforward and emotional in a way that’s hard to ignore.

Fav song: Lovesong It's ok. The songs are well written and very well performed but I can't help but feel like it's playing it a bit safe with the production and arrangements - very basic ballads with little else to hook into your brain. Still, love that the Cure cover.

Adele uses strong vocals to describe love and strength in her album 21. It is a good album but not life changing for me unfortunately

Truly on the great albums if our generstion, however it was all I heard on the radio at one point so I'm a bit tired of the songs.

I think I'm a little burnt out on Rolling in the Deep when it was all that played during COVID. Still, great vocals and unique experience from Adele.

Bueno pero no es de mis gustos

Lots of huge songs on here

3.5

I’ve always liked Adele but there were some dull songs here.

She has an amazing voice. This album is littered with hits, but it's way more of a pop album than I wanted (I don't know why I expected otherwise). I guess I was hoping for soul? A 3 feels too low, but I don't think this is quite a 4? I guess that will do, though.

Ca hurle quand même beaucoup. “Rolling in the deep” peut donner des boutons dès les premières mesures, genre “Ah Shit, here we go again”. Après c’est de toute façon quelconque, le refrain de “Rumour has it “ est pénible. Ca dégouline, ça en fait des tonnes, ça gémit. “Don’t you remember” porte un peu sur le cœur et déclenche des renvois gastriques tellement c’est chargé. Y a “Set fire to the rain” en single aussi, et ses arrangements de cordes usants. Elle en fait beaucoup trop dans la voix, la production pour le peu d’émotions déclenchées au bout. Et puis les paroles sont monomaniaques et fatigantes et je reste sur mon avis que le mec a bien fait de se barrer parce qu’elle a l’air chiante et toxique, forceuse et envahissante à ne pas savoir prendre un non pour une réponse. La personnalisation du meme “Overly attached girl”. Gros red flag à tous les étages. “Someone like you” la sauve du 1 grâce à son relatif dépouillement qui laisse un peu plus de place à l’émotion, et c’est parce que je dois être de bonne humeur.

5 - more of a tentative 5; maybe not my exact taste but it has its times, it’s a crazy 11 track run that conveys so much, hard not to be influenced by hearing this everywhere after its release but for a reason

Several great hits on this album! Excellent voice, nice catchy melodic hooks, nice production.. pretty overplayed for a while there, but glad I never listened to Adele too much so I could enjoy this album today. 4/5

Adele's voice is amazing and this is one of her better albums for sure. For me being a non-pop fan, I did enjoy this listen and Someone Like You is an absolute classic. Might be the highest rating that a modern pop album receives on this journey 6/10

Never listened to an Adele album, although there were obviously songs on it that I had heard before. And she’s clearly got a fine voice and the music is technically very sound. Possibly too technical. I’m sure this is a hit with any algorithms it encounters and I can see why so many people bought it. But it left me a little cold, despite the voice. Undoubtedly played at weddings. Maybe that’s what leaves me cold. It’s just too engineered to hit that demographic. And I’m sure chat gpt likes it as well. I might listen again. But not regularly.

Great voice beautiful songwriting

4 Sterne

Very good album. The hits are amazing. Her cover of love song was great. Very haunting. I hadn’t heard this album in its entirety before and I’m glad I did.

Knew 2 songs. Enjoyed it

Honestly, pretty fucking good. It’s overplayed, but I’m happy that I never listened fully when it first came out so I can enjoy it more now. It’s not the songwriting, that’s clear, but I can’t be deaf to the singing. It’s on a level not often heard.

Not as bad as 25 but not by much. Listen to Rolling In the Deep, Set Fire to the Rain and Someone Like You and move on.

Overexposed... and yet somehow ten years old and a classic. This will be the Enya of our generation, and I mean that specifically because it was a CD that was purchased by legions of moms. A starbucks CD released in a post starbuck CD world.

Pa mislim, klasična komercijalna glazba. Očekivala sam Adele na listi i okej mi je to, mislim da je to doslovce ili voliš komercijalu ili ne. S tim da od sve komercijale out there, ona mi je donekle prihvatljiva, barem zna pjevati žena, ima jeben glas, i dosta je rušila stereotipe te scene, što uvijek podržavam. I'll be Waiting mi je kul stvar, žalopojke su mi malo punile jaja, a čak sam se iznenadila koliko stvari sam i znala. Jbg, komercijala 😂 Sve u svemu, nije mi ovo nezz koliko loše, da izbacim te žalopojke bilo bi 3 vjerojatno, ali ovako će ipak biti 2/5 ili 4.5/10.

Naježe mi se dlake na leđima kad čujem. Kasnim puno albuma, pa se neću predugo zadržavati, ovo što sam čuo je dovoljno

3.5/10 Adele mi je jos bila nekako probavljiva u vrijeme dok su glazbenim ljestvicama vladali Black Eyed Peas i onaj mutavi Will.I.Am, Nicki Minaj sa svojom odvratnom prdarom i ostala smećarija tog doba i dok su jos spotovi bili a thing. Prva dva hita jos nekako ali cim je pocela s laganicama, nije mi bilo dobro vise. I to se nije promjenilo do kraja. Jedino me iznenadila Lovesong s obzirom da je obrada od The Cure. Logicno mi je da je ovaj album tu i da ovo objektivno nije lose, ali nemrem se s ovim povezat. Nikad nisam mislio da cu ovaj album cuti od pocetka do kraja, ali eto tu smo gdje jesmo.

The music isn't just boring - it's a simple amalgamation of pre-set drumbeats and basslines, with nary a melodic lead apart from Adele's voice. And this is where the album really fails. While Adele has a strong voice, her vocal meoldy choices also feel like pre-sets. It's like she went with the first melody that came into her head and never tried actually writing anything. The result is a thoroughly boring and unimaginative album with no surprises.

adele is a great singer, unfortunately that doesnt always translate to being someone who makes great music.

Girl can seriously freaking sing. The hits are very well written songs and some of the album cuts are pretty good too. The Cure cover was a fun surprise.

Perfect album

I've of course heard Adele, but i had never really listened to her. Going in i figured i would think this is boring over produced trash. I was wrong. This was much better than that. Really good tunes that I could see putting on again.

This is an excellent album where Adelr g Ave a vocal masterclass. Perhaps if she'd been singing in the 70s this would be a 5 star album but it's a little overproduced for our tastes at points. Still very strong with a lot of her best tracks.

I love this album, Adele's voice, and the melodies.

This was alright. Can't believe there are so many hits on this album, but those were really the only songs that did anything for me. Probably not one I will come back to.

Her voice is undeniably amazing. It's also really impressive to come out with an album like this at such a young age. With that said, this kind of music just isn't for me.

adele

Already listened to this one before. Will give it another listen and relive the memories from previous listens. Will likely only do a single listen since I can almost recite this one word for word.

The thing is, Adele has a beautiful voice and a lot of the songs were deservedly big hits. It’s just a shame that this feels a bit toothless. It’s well produced but it feels like a very standard pop album

Very cool! A strong voice!

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Classic!! Such a great album!

Like the film Titanic this is not the best album ever made but sold an awful lot of copies. Why? Probably because it hits that sweet spot of appealing to the masses perfectly: brilliant singer, universal themes in the lyrics and decent enough tunes which use inoffensive sound palettes. The Rick Rubin produced songs sound the best and I’m surprised that Adele doesn’t seemed to have worked with him again. He strips away some unnecessary layers to create a much cleaner sound. Also, to the person who took this album off the list and left Steve Earle on: whilst 21 isn’t Dark Side of The Moon or Abbey road I don’t hear Year 7 bands playing ‘Little Rock n Roller’ or hear ‘Guitar Town’ being sung at a karaoke or open mic night whereas ‘Rolling In The Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’ are absolute staples of pop culture. Maybe deep in the heart of Americana Steve Earle is their Adele but not in my world so surely 21 still deserves a place on the list? Got to admit that Someone Like You hits a lot harder when you’re listening at home alone but I didn’t cry at the end of Titanic either…

Not keen on the ballady stuff, but the upbeat tracks like rolling in the deep are exceptionally polished pop songs. I’d always assumed Rumour Has It was a cover of a 60’s Motown single!

As Verity's favourite artist, I have listened to this album multiple times. First half is much stronger than the second, some good times and there is no doubting the vocal talent.

Rolling in the deep is a definite banger that utilise her impressive voice well, but it feels overplayed even though I don't think I've heard it a ridiculous amount. The basic percussion doesn't help, and I find a lot of the percussion across the album sounds oddly dated. There's a lot of cheesy filling across the album that is not nutritious. I won't be listening to this one again. "He won't go" was decent, sounds like a poor man's Winehouse, and it picks up for a couple of tracks from there. Someone like you: again showcases her banging voice but it still lacks complexity that undermines its value for repeat listens. It just doesn't feel like there are many ideas in there. I do like the close harmony though.

I never got really into Adele, but I can't deny that she cranks out great songs. Her melodies, her voice, the piano -- it's all good. I liked ~4 of the tracks on this album.

Like angry Adele more than sad ballad Adele. Waffled on if this was a 3 or 4, but I like this more than her other album we listened to, which I gave a 3, so I'll round up this time

Adele is SO uneven. When she hits, she really hits (Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire to the Rain) but when she misses and dials up the Celine-level emotion, it just tips very quickly into cringe-town (Turning Tables and the gag-fest of Don't You Remember.)

All time. Timeless. There is no one like Adele.

mainstream

Maso

Great voice, great lyrics. Definitely a good album...it's just sad and heartbreaky sooo 3 stars from me because I can't do 3.5

Pełna zgoda co do tego, że nie można jej odmówić potężnego głosu. Ma płuca dziewczyna i potrafi z nich korzystać. Ale w przypadku tego albumu to trochę by było na tyle. On jest poprawny, widać, że ludzie włożyli w niego dużo kasy i studyjnej pracy. Ale przez to wydaje się trochę sztuczny. Brakuje mi w nim autentycznego uczucia, jest dla mnie płaski. Plus wydaje mi się, że w podobnej kategorii jest przynajmniej kilka ciekawszych albumów, które nie zyskały takiego rozgłosu, a moim zdaniem na niego zasługiwały. Pierwsze, co mi przychodzi do głowy to Selah Sue i jej debiutancki neo-soulowy album (2011, ten sam rok co Adele), o wiele ciekawszy muzycznie krążek (swoją drogą szalenie polecam). Z popowych piosenkarek o charakterystycznych, mocnych głosach myślę jeszcze Sia i "1000 Forms Of Fear", dosłownie trzy lata młodszy album, którego nie ma na liście. Adele dla mnie w każdym utworze jest taka sama. Wszystko bazuje na wysokich tonach i jej mocnym głosie, po kilku utworach robi się to dla mnie irytujące. Plus każdy utwór to tylko płakanie za facetem, nudy. Nie ma nic nudniejszego, niż dziewczyna, której jedyny temat to faceci. Plus jak w utworze "Lovesong" usłyszałem "Whenever I'm alone with you, You make me feel like I am young again" miałem takie wtf, masz 21 lat XD Sprawdziłem to, bo aż mi się wierzyć nie chciało, że ktoś to puścił. To cover utworu The Cure (uff!), ale i tak miałem trochę facepalma. Myślę, że moją ocenę może trochę wykrzywiać jej szalona popularność, bo jak wiadomo sceptycznie podchodzę do wszystkiego, co trafia w masowe gusta, zwłaszcza jeśli powstało współcześnie w epoce kultury jako produkcji masowej. Ale właśnie ten album wydaje mi się bardziej towarem, niż dziełem sztuki. A za tym nie przepadam.

When I hear this album i can almost see the producer selling idea for this album as "negro music but comercially viable". Based on this album alone Adele will be forgotten in 20 years but i will cheer her on to create something unique and interesting in the future.

Nie no... to było dobre. Adele to niespecjalnie mój klimat (too mellow), znałem oczywiście szlagiery z płyty, ale w kontekście całości jakoś udało mi się ich posłuchać "na świeżo". Ta dziewczyna ma głos, oj ma, to po pierwsze. Jej głos + chórki, to jak słuchanie pierwszorzędnego gospelu bez boskiego pierwiastka. A ja gospel lubię. Po drugie, szczerość. Szanuję to, może nie umiem utożsamić się do końca z tekstami, ale je kupuję, mają wiarygodny ładunek emocjonalny. Ona to pisała, jak miała 21 lat... Imo pretty nice, dobrze oddaje rozterki tego wieku. Kawał świetnego popu, Michael Bolton meets Whitney Houston. You go gurl

NEEEEEEXT

21 is absolute fire from start to finish, not only is Adele an elite vocalist, she also wrote one of the greatest break up albums of all time, the fact you can even put Someone Like You as the closer is ridiculous. Lovesong is my favourite covers ever. 9.0/10

Shes an amazing singer and the album is produced to perfection, but none of the songs are particularly interesting. I liked Lovesong the most, but I think there are many more singer songwriter albums on this list. I could compare it to Amy’s album but won’t.

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Some of these songs I’ve heard way too much, but it was nice to hear them in context of this debut, which is excellent. You can certainly hear her vintage influences, but they’re packaged in a modern take with a poise and knowing that is wise beyond her years.

adele to me was always an interesting case for as long as i've lived. with lyrical pop tracks that are heavily inspired by the likes of ella fitzgerald, adele's second album stood out when it released and it still stands out pretty well today. she's a very talented singer and songwriter, and even if a song or two on the album is a cover, it's still fantastic to listen to.

This is in heavy rotation in my house as my wife loves it. I have to admit, I do too. Wonderful song writing great delivery.

I kind of always discounted Adele because of all the hype surrounding her, while still knowing she was an impressive vocalist. This is the first time I have listened to one of her albums, and it was quite enjoyable. I usually avoid "the new hotness that everyone is talking about" due to my (possibly misconceived) notion that what's popular is generic and created to be palatable to the masses, and therefore a bit watered down and vague. This album, to me, really doesn't make me change my mind about that type of music, but I really did have fun listening to this album. 3.5 stars

I have already listened to this album but I am excited to hear it again! Her voice is actually unmatched and same with her writing style. She makes everything beautiful even the most heartbreaking songs. I also feel her cover of love song by the cure is so beautifully remade and she really manages to make it her own. Top songs: One and Only, Rumour Has it, and Take it All

this had some great songs, just some nice bangers

Quite good 4

Apart from the popular songs, nothing really that interesting.

Becky asked me why I was bothering with this one because I know that I hate Adele. I think it proved a worthwhile exercise though, because whilst the singles suck, a few of the album tracks were decent, in particular He Won't Go. So am album that I thought was nailed on to be a 1 has scraped a 2

Bangers. Like some of the less popular more than the big ones.

Rumour has it this album is fire

Very good

Idc that this is generic pop, she has something special. Her voice is so beautiful, and the songs that hit, hit. Some songs were unfortunately pretty boring, it was really all or nothing for me lmfao. Still, ily Adele. Fav Songs: Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire to the Rain, Lovesong

Great voice… ok album.

went into this one a little skeptical. Enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. Already familiar with the singles, but was impressed how well the whole album comes together. No filler to pad out the hits, just solid music.

Should of been called wailing, as that's all it is..

Some good tunes, bit slow for me at times

So chill but still drives home. Absolute masterpiece.

It's Adele, she's excellent. Can get a bit samey listening as a whole

I've always liked Adele and this is her best album. Most of it is concentrated on her breakup with her partner which was obviously traumatic for her and like Amy Winehouse she channelled these emotions into her music. Some say it's depressing but the strength in her voice and the sincerity of the delivery make this album a true work of art. Set Fire to the Rain is one of my all time favourite songs by a female artist. It's a 5 for me

Excellent singing.

I feel like one ballad per album is enough, this one has like five of them. There's a couple great, if not overplayed songs and obviously her voice is powerful, but the slow, methodical pace of the album makes it kind of exhausting

Mid