21
by Adele
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2011
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 930 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 804 out of 930
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 930
  3. Negative: 83 out of 930
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  1. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Неплохой альбом с сильными синглами, из альбомных треков особо отметить нечего, средненькие.
  2. LoveX
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Inevitable no escuchar esta joya de la música. 21 nos deja mas que claro que después,de una despedida tan amarga, siempre hay vida después del amor.
  3. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Adele's sophomore album proves her legend status faster than any other artist I know. This record does so well vocally, production wise, and in terms of lyrical content. She even grows from her previous album with the larger vocal range portrayed on this album and steering from the jazzy production into an even more sophisticated sound. I would love to have a few more tracks steer awayAdele's sophomore album proves her legend status faster than any other artist I know. This record does so well vocally, production wise, and in terms of lyrical content. She even grows from her previous album with the larger vocal range portrayed on this album and steering from the jazzy production into an even more sophisticated sound. I would love to have a few more tracks steer away from ballads because even though I love her ballads, I do not want to see them become diluted in an entire album of ballads.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. I'll Be Waiting
    2. Set Fire to the Rain
    3. Turning Tables
    4. Someone Like You
    5. Rolling in the Deep
    6. Rumour Has It
    7. One and Only
    8. Don't You Remember
    9. Take It Al
    10. Lovesong
    11. He Won't Go    … Expand
  4. Fernandooooo
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    It's the best álbum all time!It's the best álbum all time! Adele's the best. Adele's the bestAdele's the bestAdele's the bestAdele's the best
    It's the best álbum all time!It's the best álbum all time!It's the best álbum all time!It's the best álbum all time!
  5. keghtlezt
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Incrível album, excelentes batidas, principalmente em I'll Be Waiting e Rolling in The Deep(sem falar na perfeita voz de Adele). Não tenho críticas em relação a esta obra prima. Agradecido por ter feito algo tão maravilhoso.
  6. andyn823
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    This album is a little bit boring, because it's full of sad and ballad songs. But I really love "Set Fire to the Rain", "Rumor Has It", and "Rolling in the Deep", these songs are different from other tracks in this album. I love the lyrics, the melody and the messages behind these songs.
  7. PabloRivie
    May 12, 2020
    9
    El mejor trabajo de Adele hasta hoy. 9 canciones de 11 tienen potencial para ser single (en mi opinión). Lo único que sigue dejandome un poco que desear son las visuales y el concepto. Tanto en los videos musicales de los singles como en el arte del disco van muy acartonados y sin un trasfondo. Cuando lo mejore tendrá mi diez
  8. Sebastianher27
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    21 is her best album so far and probably the best album of the decade. It's just timeless.
  9. Lachlan_Lorimer
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    21 is one of the best albums of 2011 and subsequently swept the Grammys. Adele proves she can do much more than we expected.
  10. Hi_How_RYah
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. among all albums made by her, it is the only exceptional, without the suspicion of repetitive singing style she mostly exhibiting for about half a decade apart from her debut.… Expand
  11. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Goddamn this is a living legend, never forget the first time i listen to someone like u
  12. Xlvvm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Adele's 21 album is perfect. Aged so well and no matter when nor where, at least 1 person will sing with you Rollin in the deep.
  13. Tranvanhuycat
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Dẹo j mà dẹo ghê vậy...im ỉm k nhạc k lời....may ra cho bà con thiên hạ đi chứ
  14. tjtkahfi
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Simply an amazing album. I think this album introduced me to alternative years ago.
  15. secreta192125
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es impresionante, un disco lleno de sentimientos que te puedes identificar desde el inicio hasta el fin. Sumamente maduro para una chica de 21 años… Expand
  16. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    Tiene canciones que son joyas, pero considero que está sobrevalorado simplemente por el hecho de ser Adele.
  17. Helora
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite album of all time, love every single song in it, I always cry when I listen to it… Expand
  18. LaValeh
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Just perfection. It's my favourite album of Adele, the one that i'm most conected with, i't just perfect and i love it
  19. igorpedro
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    eu não tenho nem palavras para expressar o quão perspicaz e artista a nossa queria Adele foi aqui, sua melodia nesse album é milagrosa e majestosa, com letras de sofrimento e profundas que faz a gente compreender ela perfeitamente a sua dor, sem falar o sucesso estrondoso e merecido esse álbum teve.
  20. Manueldavid29
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undoubtedly one of the best albums in history, it is full of lyrics, sounds and transmits feelings that captivate you, in this Adele shows a maturation with respect to her debut 19, this album is the best there is in music and Adele He shows that he has the best voice of his generation as well as his way of composing and giving us the best of music.

    Adele's great performance and success is due to this, which is undoubtedly the best album ever, along with Taylor Swift's Folklore of course.    … Expand
  21. romelrxl
    May 15, 2021
    10
    A stunning album throughout. Well produced and well written. Rumour Has It 's bridge elevates it from a 9 to a 10.
  22. trucvo1203
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Nice album, Adele is really a talented artists, Her music is just music, that's enough
  23. SleepyFox
    Nov 10, 2021
    8
    With her second album "21", Adele did an impressive work. The songs are full of soul influences and her voice just sounds incredible. The songwriting is very good; deep and melancholic, but sometimes it's a little too "repetitive".
  24. kieruhl
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing
  25. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    7
    To this day, this album is very good. Production is interesting and the vocals are amazing, but out of 11 tracks I remember maybe 4/5 of them.
  26. evermore13
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    Overall, «21» shows that Adele is towering in the same landscape where some of her contemporaries have lost all their bearings. Her husky, powerful voice is what keeps you listening, but here's hoping she experiences something besides betrayal before writing her next record.
  27. enderblaizer
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Simply this album remain legend, even some of the songs from this album have minimal production but she still nailed it and loved it
  28. AlexisS21
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Solo una palabra puede describir este álbum: ARTE. Tiene lo necesario para destruir y volver a armar tu corazón.
  29. matheuxsc
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Esse com certeza é o álbum da carreira, não tem uma música ruim, tudo nele é minuciosamente perfeito e aclamado por todos.
  30. PrThKi
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Adele's 21 is absolutely one of the best albums of all time.
    The album spawned one of the world's best known, and most loved songs in 'Someone Like You'.
    Adele once again hits the sweet spot with this record. Amazing.
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 14, 2011
    80
    Hearing a voice that grows scratchy and threatens to break and has not been tampered with, has not been slicked over in a studio, a voice that reveals all that can be found within a person and also seems to hold something back, to suggest another truth just behind the veil.
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  2. Mojo
    Apr 20, 2011
    60
    The Brit School girl undergoes a successful soul-pop makeover. [Feb. 2011, p. 108]
  3. Consequence
    Apr 11, 2011
    70
    On her sophomore album, 21, Adele channels real emotion and blasts through sincere ballads and angry rockers with few missteps.
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