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Generally favorable reviews- based on 393 Ratings
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Positive: 319 out of 393
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Mixed: 35 out of 393
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Negative: 39 out of 393
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Jul 23, 2011A strong start for this talented musician. Although a lot of her lyrics are somewhat simplistic and tread the same ground (love lost and found), her voice is a real treat to listen to, regardless.
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NormF.Feb 21, 2008I agree with those reviewers who say that in her songwriting, she is in an early stage of development. But her singing is excellent, and her songwriting tends toward an ambitious range musically that bodes well for the future. A very solid first effort.
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DarrisT.Jul 29, 2008If you liked laid back songs that can relax you, this is a great album for you. Many of the songs have great lyrics that are deep and a welcome from you average Hot 100 artist. To Make You Feel My Love Tired First Love Chasing Pavenments Cold Shoulder Hometown Glory Great songs.
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JohnM.Feb 7, 2009
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BillL.Nov 27, 2008This album sounds better after several playings. The artist is young and a little unfinsihed at this stage but is very talented and has a good voice and style for singing soul. I have come to really appreciate the album and play it frequently now. The music has real character and is cut above the polished but empty faire that is typically served up from recording studios these days.
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JOHnA.Aug 19, 2008
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May 24, 2011Compared to '21', this album lacks many nice songs and songs to keep people wanting to continue listening to the album in its whole entirety. ''Chasing Pavements'' is the main highlight to the album.
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Oct 1, 2012Her next album, "21", is way better than this one. But it does have really solid songs and her vocals in this album is spectacular. A very good album overall..........
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May 14, 2012In my humble opinion, one of the most addicting albums I've ever heard. I wont bore you with mundane details, but its just flat out easy listening at its finest. It's bursting with personality. My only minor complaint is that track 7 "First Love" is underwhelming and feels a little out of place, but its still a solid song. Give this album a listen!
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Nov 26, 2011
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Nov 28, 2013One of my favorite artists of all time soulful, genuine, moving, passionate, real, wonderful, emotional i love you Adele and God bless your baby and family!
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May 30, 2014"19" introduced us to the amazing singer-songwriter Adele. With songs that are just emotionally satisfying as they are catchy; it just shows that this woman is here to stay.
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JohnZ.Mar 7, 2008Almost masterpiece
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JoshR.Jun 30, 2008Amazing!! Adele has an amazing voice for the age of 19! expect more great things from her in the future!!
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PeteApr 8, 2008Super album, Adele can write songs!
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Dec 19, 2014Great debut album.
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Nov 24, 2016Insanely talented English vocalist and songwriter Adele debut album is to me the best debut album ever. She use her perfect vocals and her song writing skills to make a amazing album.
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May 12, 2020Uno de los mejores álbumes debut de cualquier británico en toda la historia, líricas, instrumentación todo en armonía.
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BlairS.Mar 5, 2008An excellent debut from a gorgeous voice.
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JamesApr 4, 2008Shockingly good and necessary listening once a day for last weeks.
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DitoA.Feb 22, 2008Very good pop album
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saraAug 10, 2008She has a wonderful soulful phrasing.
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KenF.Mar 26, 2008Great album. Emotionally moving. With this kind of beginning, I'm looking forward to her having a long career.
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DanielW.Apr 11, 2008Wonderful tunes and a voice that keeps growing on u!
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JohnS.Aug 10, 2008Of all female vocalists, none is as great as this one.
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PedroP.Dec 21, 2008Best album of 2008 for sure, Adele isn't anywhere near Amy Winehouse, but she's going at the speed of sound. She has a beautiful soulful voice and lots of charisma. Maybe some lyrics are a little boring or too good natured, but that's Adele, she's not some kind of pop diva that wears almost no clothes and jumps around with plastic boobs, she's a true diva, Aretha style.
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CarlD.Jul 31, 2008Adele's songs may not be as catchy as Duffy's or as professionally written as Leona's, but the lyrics are from the heart and the voice behind it all will put Miss Lewis to shame.
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May 28, 201119 is a complete album. Catchy some times (Best For last, Chasing Pavements...), sad (First Love, Daydreamer...) It's a must for any jazz, blues, pop lovers. And what a voice!
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Dec 29, 2014One of the finest debut album in recent history. Adele matches stellar vocals to deep, tender songwriting. She is enchanting and will move you. There is a moment at the end of 'Melt My Heart to Stone' that will bring you to tears.
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Nov 14, 2012The first album of Adele prove her fascinating talent , even she is so young, she makes a kind of music that is not so "actual and commercial", her music can transfer you to a old years. Her voice is superb, so deep and moreover she has a style so sophisticated. I love her.
Awards & Rankings
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A beyond stellar debut in both quality and originality.
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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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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.