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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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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.
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Nov 18, 2013This 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.
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Nov 28, 201519 is a pretty good debut from an artist that shows great potential. Compared to her later works, Adele's voice here is at its least impressive. Her vocals are good but aren't used to their fullest as with her succeeding works. Also, as a whole, the album isn't very sonically cohesive and the production is pretty sub-par.
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Nov 9, 2015Ela 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.
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Jun 18, 201819 is a really good album for an-almost-self-written album. The lyrics are a little awkwardly positioned, but it's not bad overall. It's very enjoyable and exciting. "Daydreamer", "Hometown Glory", and "Chasing Pavements" are incredible songs that define the album
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Oct 24, 2016Great lyrics, poorly music, incredible voice. This album is amazing to hear. One of my favorites from Adele. I'd like to hear what next (hearing her albums for the first time)
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Jan 29, 2018My personal favourite by Adele. Not quite as polished as her newer material, which I enjoy.
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Oct 5, 2017El álbum debut de esta chica te logra conectar con la vida. Ya sea que estés camino a casa después de una larga jornada de trabajo o estés de viaje en carro. Este álbum es perfecto.
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Sep 9, 2020
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Jul 27, 2020Me gusta ese álbum , una chica fresca , joven con increíbles letras , es de sus mejores trabajos
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Apr 22, 2018
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May 29, 2020
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Nov 2, 2020Excelente disco para ser escrito prácticamente por Adele, las canciones son hermosas y la producción es un recordatorio de que en pleno siglo 21 aún se puede hacer música de calidad
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Nov 17, 2021Já pensou lançar um desse aos 19 anos de idade, a mulher já mostrando pro que veio, lendária demais!
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Nov 22, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 19, 2021Damn. 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. -
Nov 19, 2021what 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.
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Nov 20, 2021Good debut album which claimed her fame. Not sure about her version of the Bob Dylan song.
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Nov 24, 2021Its an incredible debut album, really underrated in my opinion. Could be other artists best album, its a great introduction to Adele's world and what was coming after.
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Aug 3, 2023Un buen álbum que nos introduce al poder vocal de Adele y su escritura sobre diferentes situaciones de su vida.
Canciones favoritas:
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- Right As Rain
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Aug 16, 2023As a debut album I think this album is gorgeous, Adele is truly one in a billion.
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.