19
by Adele
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2008
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 393 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 319 out of 393
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 393
  3. Negative: 39 out of 393

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  1. paulwilsonlogic
    Aug 2, 2011
    6
    No more than her second album, "19" introduces to us, the soulful Adele voice, though it doesn't sound so much "soul" in the record. "Chasing Pavements", "Melt My Heart To Stone" and "Hometown Glory" are really the highlights of "19", with great lyrics and contagious pop rhythms. Lyrics are not so well creative in the rest of the songs and sometimes, they tend to be repetitive and tooNo more than her second album, "19" introduces to us, the soulful Adele voice, though it doesn't sound so much "soul" in the record. "Chasing Pavements", "Melt My Heart To Stone" and "Hometown Glory" are really the highlights of "19", with great lyrics and contagious pop rhythms. Lyrics are not so well creative in the rest of the songs and sometimes, they tend to be repetitive and too simple, though Adele's voice amazingly keeps you listening the entire album track by track.… Expand
  2. PaoloFromMilano
    Apr 2, 2008
    5
    Boring, dear Adele try again!
  3. MitchellZ.
    May 1, 2008
    5
    Good voice, ok arrangements, but overall... snore!
  4. KenH.
    Jun 20, 2008
    5
    Music for teenage girls. Anyone else will likely roll eyes at the lyrics. The music is plodding and uninteresting. She has a nice voice but its going to be years before she develops into an artist and will she even still be making CD's in 5 years?
  5. [Anonymous]
    Feb 22, 2008
    4
    Very boring and mediocre.
  6. RichardJ.
    Apr 22, 2008
    5
    Boring, Dull and not imaginative in anyway, This is like Kate Nash doing Jazz, quirky but doesn't merit a good album, I have heard Adele on the music scene for over two years and her music and her voice just doesn't interest me and this is no masterpiece, she is still 19 so she will get better...personally listen to Billie Holiday it is more interesting tonally and writing wise.
  7. maxjtotsky
    Jan 20, 2012
    4
    Adele's voice is something to behold, but the majority of the songs on '19' take major turns in the wrong direction and end up sounding like a whiny, annoying teenager making nonsensical claims about her love life. However, there are still times where she can be a good songwriter, both 'Chasing Pavements' and 'Hometown Glory' are exceptional tunes, but the rest of '19' is dull and uncomfortable.
  8. HarryW.
    Jul 17, 2008
    5
    Coffee table music I'm afraid. If you like Norah Jones (and I do, kind of) you should enjoy this but it's not going to make you rip up your life and start over. Adele has a nice enough voice but lacking in the colour that willcome with age. Whether she will still be in the public eye when she gains that is dubious (Dido anyone?)
  9. linikedemarco
    Aug 25, 2014
    6
    Adele is a true powerhouse vocal that cannot be judged for not having the bad girl karma, since there are several other figures who stood out having the zen quality, but can surely be judged for pushing a monochromatic (and sometimes even boring) album, which comes together as melodrama over the classic unsuccessful romance.
  10. aladinkicks
    Mar 31, 2014
    6
    Adele has a million-dollar voice, but her music is not on par.
    She is highly overrated, but at least she is talented.
    Favorite Tracks: Rumour Has It, Rolling In the Deep, Don't You Remember
    Least Favorite Tracks: Someone Like You, One and Only
  11. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    6
    One of the strongest debut of that decade. A substantial display of the talents that would captivate many more in her next Lp. There's a soft lounge aesthetic where it feels as if you're in sn intimate concert. The gentle "first love " is a erudite torch song that matches the sincerity of "make you feel my love ". But my favourite here is "daydreamer" she really owns this one,sounds like aOne of the strongest debut of that decade. A substantial display of the talents that would captivate many more in her next Lp. There's a soft lounge aesthetic where it feels as if you're in sn intimate concert. The gentle "first love " is a erudite torch song that matches the sincerity of "make you feel my love ". But my favourite here is "daydreamer" she really owns this one,sounds like a perfect opener. There concept of the perfect man being a daydream is heartbreaking but she dwells on that love long enough for you not to notice.… Expand
  12. evermore13
    Nov 18, 2021
    5
    Critics have favorably compared Adele to Amy Winehouse, but most of «19» plays like the quieter moments on Kate Nash's «Made of Bricks» the production is largely simple and organic, wisely showcasing Adele's voice, which is appropriately soulful and imperfect. Her debut, which topped the British charts earlier this year, lacks the bad-girl brio of Amy and Kate, but it shows off a vocalCritics have favorably compared Adele to Amy Winehouse, but most of «19» plays like the quieter moments on Kate Nash's «Made of Bricks» the production is largely simple and organic, wisely showcasing Adele's voice, which is appropriately soulful and imperfect. Her debut, which topped the British charts earlier this year, lacks the bad-girl brio of Amy and Kate, but it shows off a vocal instrument that smokes the competition.… Expand

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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    80
    A beyond stellar debut in both quality and originality.
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  2. Dot Music
    70
    As is to be expected given Adele's tender years, thematically things are a bit monochrome.... All this, however, is forgiven with a listen to the highlights, such as the sweet acoustic guitar-led 'Daydreamer.'
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    60
    The co-writes--not as many as you might’ve expected--generally boom from the speakers. The self-penned efforts are bare-boned, erratically excellent but frustratingly blighted by Adele’s penchant for going beyond her capabilities as a vocalist.
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