The Power of Heartbreak!!!
21 (2011)
1. "Rolling In The Deep"
This soulful "woman scorned" opener is the song that re-introduced Adele to the world as force to be reckoned with. The lyrics are poetic and wonderfully written. The rage and fury within Adele echoes throughout the song and you can't help but sing along. It's a song that will never, ever get old and Adele's vocals couldn't be more powerful. This track is such a classic and has become the ultimate anthem for break-ups with it's incredible production. What a amazing song and easily the best single to come out of '11.
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This soulful "woman scorned" opener is the song that re-introduced Adele to the world as force to be reckoned with. The lyrics are poetic and wonderfully written. The rage and fury within Adele echoes throughout the song and you can't help but sing along. It's a song that will never, ever get old and Adele's vocals couldn't be more powerful. This track is such a classic and has become the ultimate anthem for break-ups with it's incredible production. What a amazing song and easily the best single to come out of '11.
(A+)
2. "Rumour Has It"
Adele to unless her inner frustrations over her man, this time over a banging, fast paced 1960s inspired production. Adele sings about the rumors that she has been hearing about her man being unfaithful. Its such an awesome track and Adele really works wonders with the lyrics, adding that playing yet fiery edge that the song needs. I especially loves how she flips the script on her lover by telling him that she's the one leaving and found another man. Such a terrific track!!
(A+)
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3. "Turning Tables"
A stunning piano ballad she's Adele going for an more somber approach. This time she is at a disarray with her lover and sings about the tumultuous relationship taking a toll on her deeply. Adele's vocals, once again, are delivered wonderfully and the lyrics invoke so much emotional resonance. What an album so far!!
(A+)
A stunning piano ballad she's Adele going for an more somber approach. This time she is at a disarray with her lover and sings about the tumultuous relationship taking a toll on her deeply. Adele's vocals, once again, are delivered wonderfully and the lyrics invoke so much emotional resonance. What an album so far!!
(A+)
4. "Don't You Remember"
This guitar dominated ballad is another sorrow filled tale but this time, Adele sings about the shock and discontent she feels now that her former lover has moved on. The lyrics couldn't be more heart wrenching and the pain that oozes from Adele's heart can be felt throughout. I can't help but sing along with her when that chorus comes in. It's one of my personal favorites from the album that I never get tired of.
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This guitar dominated ballad is another sorrow filled tale but this time, Adele sings about the shock and discontent she feels now that her former lover has moved on. The lyrics couldn't be more heart wrenching and the pain that oozes from Adele's heart can be felt throughout. I can't help but sing along with her when that chorus comes in. It's one of my personal favorites from the album that I never get tired of.
(A)
5. "Set Fire To The Fire"
This is another near perfectly produced track that sees Adele singing through a collection of lyrics inspired by an inferno metaphor that describes her disillusioned relationship. My favorite part has to be Adele's vocal range as she rises a few octaves toward the end to hit a high note. With powerful lyrics and a beautiful theme, this is another stellar track and another one of my favorites!!
(A+)
This is another near perfectly produced track that sees Adele singing through a collection of lyrics inspired by an inferno metaphor that describes her disillusioned relationship. My favorite part has to be Adele's vocal range as she rises a few octaves toward the end to hit a high note. With powerful lyrics and a beautiful theme, this is another stellar track and another one of my favorites!!
(A+)
6. "He Won't Go"
This a great track that sees Adele singing of a relationship that hard to break off. Both her and her man can't seem to walk away from the relationship because they are both convinced it's love despite what other people think. I love the lyrics and the production as they are once again, pretty top notch, especially the ending piano medley.
(B+)
This a great track that sees Adele singing of a relationship that hard to break off. Both her and her man can't seem to walk away from the relationship because they are both convinced it's love despite what other people think. I love the lyrics and the production as they are once again, pretty top notch, especially the ending piano medley.
(B+)
7. "Take It All"
Another beautiful, pain ridden track that sees Adele in disarray and at her most vulnerable as she sings for her lover to take everything from her before the relationship ends, including her broken heart. Wow...wow...I so can relate to the emotions on this one. I actually dare to find someone who hasn't felt like this at some point in their lives. Someone who invested so much of their heart and soul into a relationship, only to feel helpless at the end. What an astonishingly moving song.
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Another beautiful, pain ridden track that sees Adele in disarray and at her most vulnerable as she sings for her lover to take everything from her before the relationship ends, including her broken heart. Wow...wow...I so can relate to the emotions on this one. I actually dare to find someone who hasn't felt like this at some point in their lives. Someone who invested so much of their heart and soul into a relationship, only to feel helpless at the end. What an astonishingly moving song.
(A-)
8. "I'll Be Waiting"
Probably by least favorite of the album but still a pretty stellar track! "I'm Still Waiting" sees Adele being more hopeful and having a new perspective on her recent break-up. This time she is singing about having her former lover wait for her to rekindle their relationship as she had grown and matured. It is a good song but I just don't much care for it apposed to the other tracks.
(B)
Probably by least favorite of the album but still a pretty stellar track! "I'm Still Waiting" sees Adele being more hopeful and having a new perspective on her recent break-up. This time she is singing about having her former lover wait for her to rekindle their relationship as she had grown and matured. It is a good song but I just don't much care for it apposed to the other tracks.
(B)
9. "One and Only"
Adele continues to her hopeful spirit, this time urging her former lover to not live in regret and heartache by reaching out to her again and becoming an item again. I love the production of the song, especially the piano instrumental toward the end with the stunning background vocals from Adele as well as her back up singers. The lyrics pull at the heartstrings and you can see they were written time and care. A standout among many on this immaculate record!
(A+)
Adele continues to her hopeful spirit, this time urging her former lover to not live in regret and heartache by reaching out to her again and becoming an item again. I love the production of the song, especially the piano instrumental toward the end with the stunning background vocals from Adele as well as her back up singers. The lyrics pull at the heartstrings and you can see they were written time and care. A standout among many on this immaculate record!
(A+)
10. "Lovesong"
Taking cues from the Cure and covering their classic rock anthem, Adele takes the song and gives a more adult contemporary/jazz feel with great guitar playing as well as a soothing beat. Adele does not only a fine job paying her respects to the Cure but she does what artists rarely do with covering a classic song by making it her own and adding something new to the song that wasn't there prior. Pretty superb if you ask me.
(A-)
Taking cues from the Cure and covering their classic rock anthem, Adele takes the song and gives a more adult contemporary/jazz feel with great guitar playing as well as a soothing beat. Adele does not only a fine job paying her respects to the Cure but she does what artists rarely do with covering a classic song by making it her own and adding something new to the song that wasn't there prior. Pretty superb if you ask me.
(A-)
11. "Someone Like You"
Ending the album is another #1 hit single that will forever be embedded in our hearts as Adele ends the album singing about a former lover who has moved on and her hoping she can do the same one day. It's a sensational final track with lyrics that once again you can't help but sing along to. It leaves you wondering yourself if you will ever move on from a relationship after such an ugly break-up.
(A+)
Ending the album is another #1 hit single that will forever be embedded in our hearts as Adele ends the album singing about a former lover who has moved on and her hoping she can do the same one day. It's a sensational final track with lyrics that once again you can't help but sing along to. It leaves you wondering yourself if you will ever move on from a relationship after such an ugly break-up.
(A+)
When "21" was released, it was one of those rare moments in pop history we just don't see anymore. An album that became an international success by exceeding sales of 30 million worldwide and broke numerous records. People couldn't get enough of Adele as she brought a sophisticated image to the music industry and has an immense amount of talent. Inspired by a break up from her ex-boyfriend, "21" is filled with a undercurrent of pain, anger, angst and heartache with every song. Adele and her team of writers should be commended for their excellent writing skills. Songs like "Rolling In the Deep" and "Someone Like You" has become anthems in music history that shall never be forgotten. "21" was also a critical success and earned Adele 5 more Grammys including Album and Record of the year in 2012. It was more than just a breakthrough album for Adele, it showed that pop music could have substance again and that an artist like Adele could be marketable to a wider range of audiences. From 5-85, Adele's music was touching many generations of music, including the thought to be dead CD buying generation. "21" is a classic album that many artists to aspired to make. An album that comes from the heart and lyrics are a testament to true artistry. It's not surprised after the ginormous success of album made Adele want to step away from music for awhile (and almost for good!! Thank God that didn't happen) to have a normal life and grow as a human being. But with just one album, Adele left her mark on pop music that people will look back and be proud they experienced.
"A bold and breathtaking album that details the heart wrenching end of her last relationship, "21" packs an amazing punch of lyrical excellence and powerful vocals that solidifies that Adele is one of the best artists of her generation."
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