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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 393 Ratings

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

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  1. 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
  2. RK13
    Jul 10, 2017
    1
    This album is boring, bland and dreary. It os evident that Adele has a beautiful voice however her debut sounds like cheap background music at a hipster's Starbucks. Luckily this trend hasn't followed through her repertoire however Adele tries too hard on this album. She sounds bratty and obnoxious. The only good song is Cold Shoulder.
  3. Panchogul
    Sep 28, 2020
    0
    Un debut aburrido y cómodo, si Adele no tuviera buena voz no tendría peso en la industria musical ya que toda su música suena igual de plana, letras comunes y corrientes, artísticamente monofacética y en extremo sobrevalorada.
  4. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    19 by Adele: 7.29

    Daydreamer: 0.75 Best For Last: 1 Chasing Pavements: 1 Cold Shoulder: 1 :) Crazy For You: 0.5 Melt My Heart To Stone: 0.5 First Love: 0.75 Right As Rain: 1 :) Make You Feel My Love: 1! My Same: 1 Tired: 1 :) Hometown Glory: 0.75 10.25/12 ~ .854 -> 7.29 I had always wanted to start reviewing Adele, since she is a very iconic and loved musician. Her    19 by Adele: 7.29

    Daydreamer: 0.75
    Best For Last: 1
    Chasing Pavements: 1
    Cold Shoulder: 1 :)
    Crazy For You: 0.5
    Melt My Heart To Stone: 0.5
    First Love: 0.75
    Right As Rain: 1 :)
    Make You Feel My Love: 1!
    My Same: 1
    Tired: 1 :)
    Hometown Glory: 0.75

    10.25/12 ~ .854 -> 7.29

    I had always wanted to start reviewing Adele, since she is a very iconic and loved musician. Her first release, 19, is a good one. Though most of her songs are on the quieter and slower side, she is able, not unlike Taylor Swift, to fill those songs with moving lyrics, which helps her album get the score it did. Specifically, Make You Feel My Love is such an amazing song and was packed with so much emotion. Besides this, there are several other great songs, Cold Shoulder and Right As Rain to name a couple. My only complaint would be that a lot of songs are acoustic and slower, and this gets slightly repetitive over time. Ignoring that, though, I really enjoyed 19 and I cannot wait to listen to 21 (I love how the albums follow her age)! Highlights: Best For Last, Chasing Pavements, Cold Shoulder, Right As Rain, Make You Feel My Love, My Same, and Tired.    … Expand
  5. Segundoleo26
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Adele is not yet ready to produce an album of sufficient depth to match her voice." ...… Expand
  6. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Adele's debut album is a gorgeous jazzy record that is a lot deeper than most debut albums. The only problem I encountered on this album was some minor production issues, but Adele's vocal performance is so sweet and you can't help but melt when you hear each song. She even throws some sass in there to switch things up. Altogether, I believe this a beautifully cohesive piece of art.Adele's debut album is a gorgeous jazzy record that is a lot deeper than most debut albums. The only problem I encountered on this album was some minor production issues, but Adele's vocal performance is so sweet and you can't help but melt when you hear each song. She even throws some sass in there to switch things up. Altogether, I believe this a beautifully cohesive piece of art.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Chasing Pavements
    2. Cold Shoulder
    3. Right As Rain
    4. Make You Feel My Love
    5. Best For Last
    6. Daydreamer
    7. Melt My Heart to Stone
    8. Hometown Glory
    9. Crazy For You
    10. First Love
    11. Tired
    12. My Same    … Expand
  7. raviopatra
    Nov 18, 2013
    9
    This is a very commendable debut from a 19 years old girl. Though it opens with songs that are a bit boring ("Daydreamer" and "Best for Last"), it picks up well from "Chasing Pavements", "Cold Shoulder", to my two favorites: "My Same" and "Hometown Glory". Adele is very talented and her next efforts should offer more than this. She's the new queen of pop music.
  8. mchlkirk77
    Nov 28, 2013
    10
    One 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!
  9. 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
  10. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Good debut album which claimed her fame. Not sure about her version of the Bob Dylan song.
  11. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    It may not be particuarly original or challenging, but there's enough positive signs here to bode extremely well for the future. The sound of 2008? And beyond, we'd imagine. 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 herIt may not be particuarly original or challenging, but there's enough positive signs here to bode extremely well for the future. The sound of 2008? And beyond, we'd imagine. 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.… Expand
  12. RafaelSeixas
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    Adele é uma artista diferenciada, não há nenhuma dúvida disso. Consegue transformar a tristeza, a amargura, a rejeição amorosa em clássicos que não conseguimos mais viver sem ouvir. '19' é um lindo álbum de estréia, muito incomum um cantor estrear tão bem, assim como Ela fez. A imaturidade, a doçura e o sentimento de entrega à ingenuidade é muito evidente, e tão poética que já coloca '19'Adele é uma artista diferenciada, não há nenhuma dúvida disso. Consegue transformar a tristeza, a amargura, a rejeição amorosa em clássicos que não conseguimos mais viver sem ouvir. '19' é um lindo álbum de estréia, muito incomum um cantor estrear tão bem, assim como Ela fez. A imaturidade, a doçura e o sentimento de entrega à ingenuidade é muito evidente, e tão poética que já coloca '19' em páreo com os grandes trabalhos lançados no ano. Tanto é que, de cara, Adele recebeu 2 Grammys. É um álbum ÓTIMO de uma cantora e compositora SENSACIONAL!… Expand
  13. CamdenRendell
    Jan 29, 2018
    7
    My personal favourite by Adele. Not quite as polished as her newer material, which I enjoy.
  14. Juan7
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes debut de cualquier británico en toda la historia, líricas, instrumentación todo en armonía.
  15. 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.
  16. noahmanning14
    Nov 24, 2016
    10
    Insanely 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.
  17. 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
  18. aaronpaul121
    Oct 1, 2012
    7
    Her 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..........
  19. wallofjericho42
    May 14, 2012
    10
    In 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!
  20. bernlin2000
    Jul 23, 2011
    8
    A 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.
  21. CyyChi
    May 28, 2011
    9
    19 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!
  22. PrThKi
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Damn. 19 is where it all began. An exciting talent releases her debut album and the rest is history.
    This album created a worldwide megastar in Adele. One of the most successful artists in history, and 19 can be thanked for beginning Adele's journey to the top of the record books. Nostalgic.
  23. earlgreyrelief
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    what a great start for Adele. Her vocal style and ability are absolutely amazing. Her songwriting towards a multiply range musically is a very solid effort.
  24. Turine
    May 24, 2011
    8
    Compared 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.
  25. 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.
  26. beingryanjude
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    One 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.
  27. 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
  28. lkaliba
    May 30, 2014
    10
    "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.
  29. meduardanery
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    Ela é incrível, e mostrava isso desde o 19. Se eu não tivesse pesquisado e fosse logo ouvindo o álbum, sem ver data nem nada, eu JAMAIS diria que esse é o primeiro álbum dela. Impressionante.
  30. P_Santiag8
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Me gusta ese álbum , una chica fresca , joven con increíbles letras , es de sus mejores trabajos
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#26 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#18 Most Shared Album of 2008

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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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