1001 Albums Summary

This album is steeped in nostalgia for me, and offers some of my go to karaoke songs. I think my newly discovered favorite from the album was "I'll Be Waiting." While the use of soul inspired musical elements made this album shine so brightly, it does leave quite a bitter taste in my mouth that a white British woman made such a name for herself off of musical techniques that originated from Black American culture (very unsurprising given how frequently this occurs in music.) I will admit she does do it incredibly well though. There is only so much belting one can take though, and after the third listen I found myself tiring of the same vocal styles over and over. The production dimmed the band behind her distinct voice -- this clearly lets Adele's effortless range of notes stand out among the music. This album is better enjoyed over headphones from my own experiences. I think one thing that I appreciate from this album is the narrative element. The themes of the songs are cohesive, and the ordering of them on the album creates a satisfying emotional journey for the listener. 1. Rolling In The Deep: a classic karaoke song, probably the song that introduced me to Adele 2. Rumor Has It: another go to karaoke song, love the bass line and supporting vocals 3. Turning Tables: it seems like almost every single song on this album got radio play, and they all deserved it in their own way 4. Don't You Remember: just a bit too sappy for my liking, it's giving memorial video backing track 5. Set Fire To The Rain: hits just as hard as it did when I was a child, helps to prevent the middle of the album from getting muddled 6. He Won't Go: also didn't love this one at first and had to give it a re-listen after seeing how many people disagree with me. My opinion doesn't feel super changed after re listening as a solo song. Something about the piano build into each chorus and the staccato dictation in the music just lands weird for me. 7. Take It All: by this point in the album I had started to get a bit bored of the belting... thank god I had to wait it out (OKAY so I gave this a re listen on its own, and I think the songwriting in this one hits very close to home) 8. I'll Be Waiting: my favorite of them, really scratches the Amy Winehouse way in an unique sound 9. One And Only: the last like minute and a half of this track is an incredible build 10. Lovesong: I wanted to like this one so badly, but it's just a bit too boring especially given how much I love The Cure's version, quite disappointing especially given how good the second half of this album is 11. Someone Like You: being eight years old, staring out the window as my parents drive, and dramatically following a raindrop with your finger, need I say more? Would absolutely play on my own time in its entirety

favorite radiohead album... thanks mom

let me do half stars please good album for the morning! not my cup of tea though

boringgggg

the singles are catchy! very.... of the time

catchy, great to do homework to, very much so also a morning album

music for people watching with your other half on a beautiful sunny day

i loved speeding to this!! scratches all the brain itches, def would've loved. this in the 70s

idk this one could've grown on me but i can get similar sounding music without worrying that people will think im a nazi; would i listen again willingly in its entirety? absolutely not.