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. cornfloury
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This is such an amazing album... no wonder this is the best selling album of the 21st centuries and the 2nd best selling album from a female artist.
  2. FranciscoVargas
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de la década de los 2010's y el más vendido del siglo, que decir de el. Simplemente espectacular… Expand
  3. yohandre
    May 28, 2023
    10
    The storytelling in this album is just spectacular, most of the songs are really underrated but it doesn't make it less of an album because this is what you call a masterpiece.
  4. adeleisnumber1
    May 6, 2023
    10
    One of the best albums of all time with some of the best songs of all time on it. Adele will take you on an emotional rollercoaster but will also make you want to belt the songs out with her.
  5. patp
    Apr 4, 2023
    8
    An almost perfect album. Iconic album full of great balads. Will never get old.
  6. 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.
  7. rafaelffraposo
    Oct 25, 2022
    9
    Muito bom, fácil de se conectar, com Hit's.
    Contém muita verdade.
    Sendo um dos melhores da carreira!
  8. camis-inha
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    bebezinha linda perfeita icone dona de mim te amooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  9. Jerald16
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Well no Doubt that this is the best Album of Adele right
  10. Fabri_canavero
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    21
    Es más que el álbum de los "corazones rotos", es la demostración definitva del poder vocal y lírico de una gran artista. Es uno de los mejores álbumes del siglo, sin duda. En cada track del álbum uno se encuentra una nueva propuesta, si bien la mayoría son baladas, cada una está lo suficientemente bien producida e interpretada para no caer en la monotonía auditiva.
    Es un festival de    21
    Es más que el álbum de los "corazones rotos", es la demostración definitva del poder vocal y lírico de una gran artista. Es uno de los mejores álbumes del siglo, sin duda. En cada track del álbum uno se encuentra una nueva propuesta, si bien la mayoría son baladas, cada una está lo suficientemente bien producida e interpretada para no caer en la monotonía auditiva.

    Es un festival de creatividad, es un verdadero evento musical. Es un álbum muy maduro. Un trabajo inigualable.

    21, es el número del siglo al que dejó marcado para la historia de la industria.    … Expand
  11. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    6
    Stunning essential pop! This record is a breathtaking endeavour with no easy way out. A definitive staple its the moment a talented artist became an artist. To only acknowledged the commercial impact independent of tge critical one would be cool hardy. It's astonishing how subtle what she does here with seemingly little ease. The classics stacked in this record are unimaginable from theStunning essential pop! This record is a breathtaking endeavour with no easy way out. A definitive staple its the moment a talented artist became an artist. To only acknowledged the commercial impact independent of tge critical one would be cool hardy. It's astonishing how subtle what she does here with seemingly little ease. The classics stacked in this record are unimaginable from the precarious "turning table " that takes great steps to confront an inconsistent love or the critique of low effort lovers in "take it all". The influence if Amy Winehouse and Julie Holiday are on her sleeve.

    What makes this an outstanding heartbreak record is how considerate it is even in angrier moments like "rumour has it", it's a fair narration of people wrong for each other dissolving their love . The one of many highlights "set fire to the rain" despite being an unexpected chart topper is also a skilful adress of the blameless lover who'd never be accountable for anything. "Someone Like You " is a wise goodbye to someone who might've hurt you but you'll always love closing a juggernaut off elegantly.    … Expand
  12. disguiseinchaos
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Her best album yet.I still remember listening to it for the first time and knew it was an instant classic.
  13. Segundoleo26
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Things begin well enough with the single "Rolling in the Deep", with its thumping piano quadruplets and gospelly backing vocals, and continues reasonably with the galumphing Tom Waits-style arrangement of "Rumour Has It"; until, two-thirds of the way through the song, it grinds to a halt for a slower, torchy middle eight." ...… Expand
  14. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Adele’s best album in my opinion. Loved the jazzy feel to her songs. I’ll be waiting is my favourite,
  15. IvanHielo
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Una obra maestra, el poder y emoción que transmite Adele en este álbum es sublime, gracias a este álbum conocí a Adele, el más grande de este siglo
  16. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Неплохой альбом с сильными синглами, из альбомных треков особо отметить нечего, средненькие.
  17. 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
  18. edpzap
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her best album so far. It's timeless and every song has the power to stand on its own
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. trucvo1203
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Nice album, Adele is really a talented artists, Her music is just music, that's enough
  23. 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
  24. AlexisS21
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Solo una palabra puede describir este álbum: ARTE. Tiene lo necesario para destruir y volver a armar tu corazón.
  25. 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".
  26. kieruhl
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2011

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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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