30
by Adele
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2021
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  1. bombasticlove
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    i think this is a fresh record compared to 21 and 25 and it's so good but i think 21 is the best
  2. cornfloury
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 30 is by far Adele's best album... it is her most personal and emotional album and I believe Adele's best songs are on this album (To Be Loved and Hold On). I've always loved Adele and this is by far my most listened to album :)… Expand
  3. FranciscoVargas
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    Adele no sabe desepcionar a su público, nos trae su mejor álbum hasta el momento, con agradables sonidos y grandes mensajes como en Hold On, sin duda alguna se mantiene fiel a lo que sabe hacer dándonos siempre exelentes trabajos.
  4. yohandre
    May 28, 2023
    10
    This album deserves way more recognition, IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT BEING DIVORCED. It's about self-reflecting, life acceptance, free will, growing maturity, and forgiveness. I'd say that this album is her best album. The sorting of the tracks in this album is so well-thought and Adele really made a good job by making "Strangers By Nature" as the starting track and "Love Is A Game" as theThis album deserves way more recognition, IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT BEING DIVORCED. It's about self-reflecting, life acceptance, free will, growing maturity, and forgiveness. I'd say that this album is her best album. The sorting of the tracks in this album is so well-thought and Adele really made a good job by making "Strangers By Nature" as the starting track and "Love Is A Game" as the ending track. People really need to come to their senses because Adele is one of the most best lyricist in the century.… Expand
  5. adeleisnumber1
    May 5, 2023
    10
    One of her best more underrated albums! The lyrics are so deep and meaningful. Her voice sounds like an angel. Great job on another great album adele!
  6. Ooopsies
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best body of work she's ever created. It just is that complete album that is ahead of its time. We will all look back at it and adore it all over again in the next few years. Songs like Hold on and To Be Loved will make you shed tears for what she has had to go through. Overall it's a complete album. Chef's kiss.… Expand
  7. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    '30' is the most flawless and personal album by Adele. It this project Adele are experimenting with her music which is just great for her.
  8. ADELE30
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Umammaravilha maravilhoso impecável melhor album de 2021 com letras mt profundas e algumas com um pouco de esperança
  9. Caiomar33
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
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    Que possui magnificência; que demonstra esplendor; que se exressa de modo grandioso; suntuoso ou rico. Que denota ou expressa generosidade; em que há benevolência e bondade; bondoso. Em que há abundância; fartura: uma magnífica refeição. Que demonstra uma beleza radiante: construção magnífica. Excessivamente belo; muito bom: assistimos um    Significado da palavra magnífico:
    adj. (adjetivo)
    Que possui magnificência; que demonstra esplendor; que se exressa de modo grandioso; suntuoso ou rico.
    Que denota ou expressa generosidade; em que há benevolência e bondade; bondoso.
    Em que há abundância; fartura: uma magnífica refeição.
    Que demonstra uma beleza radiante: construção magnífica.
    Excessivamente belo; muito bom: assistimos um magnífico show; um tecido magnífico.
    [Gramática] Superlativo Abs. Sint. Magnificentíssimo.
    (Etm. do latim: magnificus.a.um)    … Expand
  10. migcardoza
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Amo este album, cada canción es amazing y np puedo describir lo hermoso que es, considero que es uno de sus mejores trabajos.
  11. rafaelffraposo
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    O álbum está muito bom. É o mais vulnerável, sincero e reflexivo da Adele.
    Com visuais igualmente muito bons, um exemplo é o clipe de Oh my God!
    A Adele apresenta-nos o melhor álbum do ano!!!
  12. Dash_99
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Sublime, tan personal el álbum, todo lo que abarca, las letras, el piano que siempre la acompaña.
  13. justzaff
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Adele never fails to deliver excellent quality music! I'm not divorced, but 30 makes me feel like one. Adele is truly a phenomenal singer and songwriter.
  14. EricArun
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    The most sincere work.The most sincere work, Adele moved everyone with sincerity. Society needs female soul voices, and it also needs this beautiful lyricism
  15. Gipsy_Toy
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Artista en mayúsculas cuyo álbum refleja su lado más íntimo, con música más madura y que es poco vista en esta época… Expand
  16. Monkeyspam
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 30 is a new experimental sound done by Adele. She showed her versatility from R&B to Jazz and Pop Ballads. Her vocals are more vulnerable and her songs are so honest to the point that’ll make someone tear up and feel for her. Her self-awareness makes her more human and she understands each song has its own magic to it as they address each chapter of her life being a mother, wife and a divorcee.… Expand
  17. AryamaanUp
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One can't profess and exaggerate enough the greatness of this sheer work of beauty. Every song that Adele Laurie Blue Adkins has made, written, and sung on this album is absolutely beautiful, meaningful, and brilliant.
    The lyrics have always been on point for Adele, and she continues that by opening the album with what can only be the most dramatic line for any album opener,
    "I'll be    One can't profess and exaggerate enough the greatness of this sheer work of beauty. Every song that Adele Laurie Blue Adkins has made, written, and sung on this album is absolutely beautiful, meaningful, and brilliant.
    The lyrics have always been on point for Adele, and she continues that by opening the album with what can only be the most dramatic line for any album opener,
    "I'll be taking flowers to the cemetery of my heart"
    She explores, and experiments in this album, and anyone saying she hasn't changed her style and genre hasn't paid attention to the album as she goes from pop, near-country, R&B influence to Jazz, Soul, Blue-eyed soul, and what not.
    The album sounds like a literal movie, as you can feel the change as she introduces her story, and talks about her divorce in the lead single, followed how it affected her child and how she wanted forgiveness from him for the divorce, gradually to crying all night, but then gathering the courage to date again, only to be met by someone who doesn't appreciate her enough.

    In the last three songs of the album, 'Hold On', 'To Be Loved', and 'Love Is A Game', Adele created perhaps the most legendary trio in all of music history.
    Hold On is literally about holding on, about accepting your miserable position in life but then knowing that great things are still to come. To Be Loved is perhaps the best vocal performance from any artist in a long, long time. To Be Loved is an absolute masterpiece that can tear up the hardest of people. Love Is A Game, a cinematic, orchestral, outro to an album is a cushioning on the emotional effects of To Be Loved, but is in itself, an extremely beautiful outro, perhaps the best outro, as its intro, in recent music history.

    30, as an album, is not just that, an album, but also a phenomenon, a whole movie causing a myriad of emotions inside you. Adele has never sounded better, and though it's her Divorce Album, and it will surely be followed by a happy album, 30 is, frankly, in all its senses, magnificent.    … Expand
  18. argot
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This is her most vulnerable, honest, and experimental album to date. Adele still hasn't lost her power to make us FEEL amid all the overproduced or production-driven TikTok hits that are all the rage these days.
  19. ulazolla
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This Adele’s best work. Unlike renaissamples, Adele sat and wrote the album. It’s artistically and lyrically magnificent. People who have musical ear will appreciate it the most.It's a very mature and reflective Album.She re-invented herself & really made a path for artists to keep making art the way they want it to be. Adele doesn't listen to her fans what kinda music she has to make, sheThis Adele’s best work. Unlike renaissamples, Adele sat and wrote the album. It’s artistically and lyrically magnificent. People who have musical ear will appreciate it the most.It's a very mature and reflective Album.She re-invented herself & really made a path for artists to keep making art the way they want it to be. Adele doesn't listen to her fans what kinda music she has to make, she decides & just puts it out.… Expand
  20. leomozeto
    Oct 1, 2022
    10
    Versatile, deep and timeless. Her most personal album and showed how flawless her songwriting is.
  21. Oscar_
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Es simplemente un álbum maravilloso. La madurez tanto del artista como lírica es muy notable.
  22. raulmedinah
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This Album is sooo good, every song is a banger. Some are chill, some sad, and some upbeat. The perfect blend if everything.
  23. twb1301
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Very personal, lots of substance, experimental and a showcase of true music rather than quick, radio smash hits.
  24. AliceTx
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Lyrically her most impressive yet with songs like to be loved, i drink wine and love is a game, she delves into so many different genres on this album R&B, Jazz, Soul, pop.. she really wasn’t lying when she said this is her most personal album, my little love for example could make even a grown man cry.. Adele will always stand out against other mainstream artists for the simple fact sheLyrically her most impressive yet with songs like to be loved, i drink wine and love is a game, she delves into so many different genres on this album R&B, Jazz, Soul, pop.. she really wasn’t lying when she said this is her most personal album, my little love for example could make even a grown man cry.. Adele will always stand out against other mainstream artists for the simple fact she doesn’t sell her soul to try sell 2min tiktok songs, her music has feeling and passion that’s why she’s so loved by the Gp she just keeps getting better… Expand
  25. adriankmilo2016
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    30 is the best album of Adele, her voice, lyrics and sounds are one and only in the world. She did the best album of all time
  26. onelove
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    her most personal album to date, takes guts to put out something like this. also, it’s very motown inspired which i loved.
  27. LeandroSantos
    Aug 20, 2022
    7
    gostei muito ótimo músicas Adele voltou muito bem esperava mais mas tá ótimo
  28. Wellwell
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    30 is a powerful album that combines Adele's incredible voice with amazing lyrics. With new music genres, Adele proves to be a versatile artist, but without abandoning the essence that brought her to the spotlight.
  29. Beyaly
    Aug 17, 2022
    8
    Love love love Adele. and yet. I could not find songs that i would just enjoy listening to on repeat like it her other projects.
    out of all the songs i connected to 'to be loved' and obviously 'easy on me'.
    Still love her though.
  30. josephryan05
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Adele's 30 Is Her Emotionally Rawest, Riskiest and Best Record yet. It’s so upfront and honest. It’s the best she's ever sounded and the best she has ever written. I’ve listened to the album in full many times now, and I really like the order of songs, this album seems to be the less typical Adele-sounding tracks we have heard before, she’s experienced with new sounds and genres. What IAdele's 30 Is Her Emotionally Rawest, Riskiest and Best Record yet. It’s so upfront and honest. It’s the best she's ever sounded and the best she has ever written. I’ve listened to the album in full many times now, and I really like the order of songs, this album seems to be the less typical Adele-sounding tracks we have heard before, she’s experienced with new sounds and genres. What I love most about this album though, is that it really communicates the journey that Adele went on throughout her divorce. I can’t wait for Adele will do next.… Expand
  31. adelecritic
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Differently from what doesn't very much happen on '19', '21', and '25', on '30', Adele tells a story (divorce, babes, divorce!) from the beginning to the end in a very theatrical/cinematical way. And she does that while exploring so many genres (and also some sub-genres), such as pop, r&b, soul, gospel, jazz, reggae (mixed with a motown vibe) etc with so much mastery that it doesn't soundDifferently from what doesn't very much happen on '19', '21', and '25', on '30', Adele tells a story (divorce, babes, divorce!) from the beginning to the end in a very theatrical/cinematical way. And she does that while exploring so many genres (and also some sub-genres), such as pop, r&b, soul, gospel, jazz, reggae (mixed with a motown vibe) etc with so much mastery that it doesn't sound boring at all even though most of its tracks are more than 5mins long. That's why it is, for me, Adele's best and more diverse album to date.… Expand
  32. Harry_3454
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Adele sempre consegue emocionar, captar seu público. Ela possui uma linguagem bastante única, uma das poucas cantoras, ainda em atividade, que como ela mesmo diz "faz música pras pessoas que não estão no TikTok". Álbum excelente e já esperando o próximo, daqui seis anos.
  33. Benjamin68
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this album is truly a masterpiece, the most personal and best of her career. album of the year
  34. mrknt
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    This is her best album. Thıs album is so personal and gives so information about herself and her anxiety. It's also so meaningful that she dedicates this album to her son. And songs are really adele songs. Adele has never changed and I hope she will never change!
  35. Jerald16
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Not my fave but rating it 10 because of Easy on Me.... Love it.... ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I don't like OH my God cause it's kinda satanic and an illuminati thingy.....❤️ ❤️ Can I get it rocks!!! I drink wine is very nice ad very relatable. ❤️❤️❤️Overall rating it 10 because it's a nice album ❤️❤️❤️
  36. Juanjo_
    Jul 6, 2022
    7
    I don't exceed my expectations, but it's still a good job by Adele, I like this project.
  37. impedro
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    PERFEITO!!!! Nem sei se palavras podem representar o quanto eu amo esse disco, mas enfim. Hoje digo sem preocupação que esse é seu melhor disco, a maturidade que ela nos mostra ao longo do álbum é linda de se ver, composições tão cruas que fazem qualquer um se identificar, é justamente isso que mais valorizo nela. Essa obra merece todo reconhecimento. Adele sempre nossa rainha.
  38. adelecarioca
    May 16, 2022
    10
    album do ano mesmo e to be loved música da carreira, ela divou muitoooooooo
  39. Omar5582
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The best album of his career, The album has very beautiful sounds and the great story it tells is great and beautiful, also the voice of Adele that transmits that fullness of a great and beautiful voice as it has always done, I also think that the album is the most personal of her entire career
  40. bernardhernandz
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Its raw, brutally honest, and touching every single soul. On initial listen, sonically pretty effortful to get attach to it, but on its secondary listen, this album just completely blew my mind. Brilliant body of work.
  41. shad0w0711
    Apr 8, 2022
    8
    An album with novelistic depth, when ‘30’ turns once more for its London-rooted conclusion, Adele seems to reach a new level in her stratospheric career.
  42. danilamolotov
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Adele outdid herself on "30". The album shows the journey that she was doing during and after divorce
  43. HenryN
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Interesting theme and style but the lyrics are not as strong those of 21. I need another densely written song like Rolling In The Deep/Rumour Has It/Someone Like You.
  44. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil
  45. 9906dimatulac
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Adele never disappointed me when listening to 30. This highly anticipated album is pleasing, and you'll never stop listening to this album. This album makes me dance and boosts my happiness. The songs are very classic and have a sassy melody. Her cover album, by the way, is beautiful. In my opinion, this is her best album so far.
  46. Wanesta
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    It was pretty scary to think Adele couldn’t be able to surpass the warmness of 19, the greatness of 21, and the success of 25 yet, here we are with 30, the perfect combination of all these three things that have led to her new peak. It’s deeply raw, terrifyingly personal, and strangely calming. Throughout the album, Adele proves again the chumps of being one of the greatest vocalists sinceIt was pretty scary to think Adele couldn’t be able to surpass the warmness of 19, the greatness of 21, and the success of 25 yet, here we are with 30, the perfect combination of all these three things that have led to her new peak. It’s deeply raw, terrifyingly personal, and strangely calming. Throughout the album, Adele proves again the chumps of being one of the greatest vocalists since Whitney Houston. She explores new sounds while still keeping her signature sound, her comforting warmth. We are right there next to her, just as if we were sitting on a luxurious beige L-shaped sofa with cups full of red wine, face masks, and pajamas with the rain knocking against the window. Passionate confessions from a woman who proved herself to be one for the history books.… Expand
  47. NathanIsDum
    Jan 30, 2022
    7
    It doesn't really hold a candle compared to 21 or 25, but the integrity, rawness and production is beautiful.
  48. Fuerstenberg
    Jan 26, 2022
    8
    Exactly six years after "25", Adele returns with her fourth chapter "30". Six years of change. Six years of maturing. Guided by her emotions, "30" is about one thing above all: divorce. And Adele is bold enough to share it all so vulnerable and touching. Probably Adele's toughest and most powerful album to date. With outstanding vocal performance and versatile pop and soul.

    Even though    Exactly six years after "25", Adele returns with her fourth chapter "30". Six years of change. Six years of maturing. Guided by her emotions, "30" is about one thing above all: divorce. And Adele is bold enough to share it all so vulnerable and touching. Probably Adele's toughest and most powerful album to date. With outstanding vocal performance and versatile pop and soul.

    Even though songs like "Can I Get It" or "I Drink Wine" seem discordant and you miss an "Adele classic" like "Rolling in the Deep" or "Someone Like You", "30" is a well-considered progression and after six years of silence, Adele is back. 8 out of 10.

    My favorites:
    "Easy on Me"
    "Oh My God"
    "My Little Love"
    "All Night Parking"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    January 26, 2022    … Expand
  49. renangonc_
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Não há qualquer outro adjetivo para atribuir a esse trabalho se não EXCEPCIONAL! Adele, em sua trajetória, provou seu talento, versatilidade e o fato de ser um dos maiores nomes da música de todos os tempos. Entretanto, neste trabalho, esses atributos foram ressaltados: demonstrando sensibilidade, talento, força e empoderamento. 30 é uma obra de arte.
  50. Fabri_canavero
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    ¡30!

    Este álbum es una montaña rusa de colores y emociones. A diferencia de 25, donde Adele mantiene el mismo estilo de inicio a fin, 30 es una variedad nueva de géneros, melismas y notas vocales. El coro nunca tuvo una participación tan notable como en este disco, como en HOLD ON, una sinfonía orquestal que te envuelve de inicio a fin. Hay canciones muy POP como como CRY YOUR HEART OUT,    ¡30!

    Este álbum es una montaña rusa de colores y emociones. A diferencia de 25, donde Adele mantiene el mismo estilo de inicio a fin, 30 es una variedad nueva de géneros, melismas y notas vocales. El coro nunca tuvo una participación tan notable como en este disco, como en HOLD ON, una sinfonía orquestal que te envuelve de inicio a fin.

    Hay canciones muy POP como como CRY YOUR HEART OUT, OH MY GOD, CAN I GET IT, que la primera vez que uno las escucha puede sorprender ya que Adele no nos tiene acostumbrados a ese tipo de género. Y no es lo mismo que las canciones "alegres" de sus anteriores trabajos, como Rumor Has It o Send My Love, las canciones pop de 30 tienen a una Adele con autotune, latidos y silbidos a lo Dua Lipa. No está mal, pero Adele es conocida gracias a la simpleza de sus canciones y cómo tan solo necesita su voz y un piano o una guitarra para hacer una canción increíble. En 30 se juega un poco más con la edición de voz, la distorsión para lograr notas humanamente imposibles.
    En síntesis, 30 propone una Adele que sigue siendo ella, pero tratando de incorporarse cuanto sea posible a un género hasta ahora ajeno a su imagen. No digo que esté mal, solo que, al menos en mi caso, necesitaría tiempo para acostumbrarme a esucharla a ELLA cantar así.

    Mis canciones favoritas:
    (las tres útlimas)
    - Hold On
    - To Be Loved (la balada más balada de todo el álbum. Así como 21 tiene Someone Like You; 25, All I Ask, 30 tiene este penúltimo track, donde esuchamos a una Adele aún más furiosa, con tan solo un piano sonando lento de fondo, y con varios vacíos de sonido, con una estructura in crescendo estremecedora).
    - Love Is A Game (un cierre de oro para el álbum. El estribillo es muy pegadizo. Un pedazo de canción de inicio a fin).

    ¿Es 30 el mejor álbum de su carrera?
    Sin duda es el álbum más conceptual de toda su discografía: con una intro, medio, interludio, desenlace y outro bien marcados. Cuenta la historia desde la separación (Strangers By Nature), lidiar con un divorcio y un hijo en el medio (Easy On Me; My Little Love) y la lucha para que esto no le afecte al hijo. En el medio, está la búsqueda de diversión y compañía efímera. Luego el arrepentimiento por todo el descontrol que uno causó, y la aceptación de que uno es una mierda para por fin dejar de fingir ser otra persona (I Drink Wine). Luego, la superación de todo lo que quedó atrás (Hold On), la resignación (To Be Loved) y, como cierre, el inicio de una nueva etapa en la vida, una reflexión acerca del amor y poder vivirlo en plenitud aceptando que esto es un juego en el que uno va a sufrir, a conciencia. Pero siempre, primero, amándose a uno mismo (Love Is Game).

    30 es todo un logro discográfico. Volvió Adele con nuevas propuestas, más exploradora. Es un álbum refrescante y sin duda está a la altura de los demás y se acerca mucho a ser el mejor álbum. BRINDO POR ELLA.    … Expand
  51. emeraldli
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Sonically diverse yet cohesive, this is Adele's best album yet. It's vulnerable and personal
  52. NolanLundgaard
    Dec 24, 2021
    8
    30 by Adele: 7.66

    Strangers By Nature: 1 Easy On Me: 1 :) My Little Love: 0.75 Cry Your Heart Out: 1 :) Oh My God: 0.75 Can I Get It: 1 :) I Drink Wine: 1! :) All Night Parking: 0.5 Woman Like Me: 1! Hold On: 0.75 To Be Loved: 0.75 Love Is A Game: 1 :) 10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66 I finally had the chance to sit down and listen to Adele’s most recent album, 30. There were a    30 by Adele: 7.66

    Strangers By Nature: 1
    Easy On Me: 1 :)
    My Little Love: 0.75
    Cry Your Heart Out: 1 :)
    Oh My God: 0.75
    Can I Get It: 1 :)
    I Drink Wine: 1! :)
    All Night Parking: 0.5
    Woman Like Me: 1!
    Hold On: 0.75
    To Be Loved: 0.75
    Love Is A Game: 1 :)

    10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66

    I finally had the chance to sit down and listen to Adele’s most recent album, 30. There were a couple of songs that I was particularly blown away by, such as Easy On Me, Can I Get It, and I Drink Wine. Interestingly enough, I found that her best songs tended to sprout from simpler music (soft band or mostly piano/acoustic guitar). That being said, unlike 30’s predecessors, some songs (Oh My God, All Night Parking, etc.) felt a little overproduced (and others a little on the lengthy side), but as a whole this album was pretty solid.

    The work started off with Strangers By Nature, which featured some nice e-piano, very pretty strings, and fun chords. Dynamically this was a very beautiful song and was a really cool way to start an album. Easy On Me was very reminiscent of her previous albums, “21” especially. The piano sounded so sick and the song got even better when the busy bass guitar came in to assist the main instrument. Topping it all off were some great lyrics throughout. My Little Love gave off jazzy vibes, similar to the tone of some “19” songs. Fancy bass is always welcome and the vocal harmonies all sounded good. I appreciated her use of the voice clips, though at times it felt like there was a little too much going on. The far-away effects were awesome and though the string ending was cool, this song was already pretty long without it. To its credit, this song had some powerful and clever lyrics. Cry Your Heart Out was a winner. A fun opening, cool timing, and great lyrics were a recipe for success. All of the instruments fit super well together (especially with the backing vocals), and the bridge had well-done, seamless transitions. Musically, Oh My God was a toe tapper (fantastic kick drum, more groovy bass and splendid backing vocals), though some of the lyrics were a bit hard to decipher. An acoustic guitar start shook things up in Can I Get It, and I loved how much like “Rolling in the Deep” it turned into. The chorus was so sick, along with the transitions. This song had some spot-on production choices and was probably my favorite from the album. I Drink Wine was refreshing with it’s bare piano, and while it was slower it was still a vibe. The lyrics were so powerful (and accompanied by outstanding backing vocals). Additionally, I really enjoyed it when Adele started to belt and the message at the end was great. All Night Parking didn’t seem to completely fit. I did really like the vinyl-sound though I wish she didn’t use the trappy drums. On the brighter side, the backing vocals and lyrics were good, much like the rest of the album. Woman Like Me was another powerful song. I enjoyed the extra reverb on the vocals, the bassless drums in verse two, and the well thought-out lyrics. Other highlights of this song were the simplicity of the music, and the great backing vocals in the final chorus. It took a while for Hold On to pick up, but it began with some strong lyrics. The addition of the e-guitar was nice, along with the whole song being a gradual build. Eventually, the full band sound was great and I really enjoyed every layer within the ending bit of this song. The quiet start of To Be Loved was nice and though it featured many powerful good lyrics, I wish this song was more upbeat; some parts felt a little dragging. The emotion in the final portion was more than welcome however. This song was extremely powerful, it just would have been nice if all of the song was like the ending. Love Is A Game was a great choice for the closer. With its cool string opening, building throughout, and powerful lyrics, this song packed in a lot of punch like its siblings.

    Overall, while 30 doesn’t quite reach the heights of its two predecessors, I would still definitely recommend it. It contains some outstanding songs from Adele and is a wonderful return-album. I really hope that it means that Adele will start to release more albums more often. It’s also relieving to learn that she sticks to her winning formula a bit without conforming to the musical trends of today. Adele fans should dig this album, along with some other lovers of music as there are some extremely good songs in this release. Highlights: Strangers By Nature, Easy On Me, Cry Your Heart Out, Can I Get It, I Drink Wine, Woman Like Me, and Love Is A Game.    … Expand
  53. Roni_ka1386
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece you can't believe how good this album is it is the best album I have ever listened to thank you adele and every one on her team
  54. LLYRA
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    Adele's most intimate album. Hold on and I Drink Wine are my favorite songs
  55. Kat567
    Dec 15, 2021
    9
    Adele is simply one of those artists who can disappear for years on end, and when she comes back, it’s as if she never left. I’ve given this album multiple listens for a month now, and I love it. Her sound is so experimental on this album, with tracks like “Strangers By Nature”, “Oh My God”, “Can I Get It”, “Late Nigh Parking” and “Cry Your Heart Out”. These songs were so different forAdele is simply one of those artists who can disappear for years on end, and when she comes back, it’s as if she never left. I’ve given this album multiple listens for a month now, and I love it. Her sound is so experimental on this album, with tracks like “Strangers By Nature”, “Oh My God”, “Can I Get It”, “Late Nigh Parking” and “Cry Your Heart Out”. These songs were so different for her, and in the best sort of way. They reminded me of Lo-Fi music that’s been very popular recently.

    The melodies of these songs are irresistibly catchy, and one month later, I still find myself enjoying them. The only criticism I would say is that some of the tracks are far too long. I know it’s in true Adele fashion to write ballads, but it can be difficult at times to get that urge to replay a song that’s 5 or 6 minutes long.

    Not all of the tracks are “easy” to listen to, and the melody and lyrics of them can sometimes get lost in such a long track. For example, the ending to “I Drink Wine” is confusing and ruins such a lovely song. The voice recording of herself gives no real context to what she’s talking about, and is again, too long.

    So what I mean is, is that the songs can start to wander away from the original point and sort of drag on. However, “Love Is A Game” gets it perfect, and it’s a ballad I will listen to forever. Overall this was a gorgeous album, and I hope Adele will creafe many more to come.    … Expand
  56. Abarakat
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Adele's 30 is her most diverse, mature and her best record to date. Adele takes more risks sonically with this album than she did on any of her previous records, and most of them pay off. My personal favorites are Cry Your Heart Out, Woman Like Me, All Night Parking, I Drink Wine and Love Is A Game. That being said, there is not one song that is a skip for me. To Be Loved, the 2nd toAdele's 30 is her most diverse, mature and her best record to date. Adele takes more risks sonically with this album than she did on any of her previous records, and most of them pay off. My personal favorites are Cry Your Heart Out, Woman Like Me, All Night Parking, I Drink Wine and Love Is A Game. That being said, there is not one song that is a skip for me. To Be Loved, the 2nd to last song on the album is an absolute masterpiece. Adele challenged herself vocally with this track, but the song is so raw and powerful that you feel that after hearing it once, you want to lock it in your heart and keep it there as a memory.… Expand
  57. omaraljuboori
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Great record. Very personal and honest. Musically wonderful. Track #11 has to be one of the greatest performances ever. Loved it.
  58. honedsadele
    Dec 8, 2021
    9
    30 is one of great masterpiece that you can't stop to listening it. whenever listen to it feels new and positive around you ah man I can't tell you that feeling because I don't have words.
  59. tallycritics
    Dec 7, 2021
    8
    me sinto de verdade uma recém divorciada com filho pequeno. adorei. tenho ouvido direto
  60. Fabricio70
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Lo que más me gusta es leer "criticas" de gente que se embarca en "sigue sonando como en sus anteriores discos", como si fuera obligatorio tener que hacer lo que ellos dicen que Adele debería hacer...Como pedirle a Frank Sinatra que hiciera Pop electrónico. Adele tiene la gran ventaja de HACER LO QUE SE LE ANTOJA Y QUIERE y NO lo que "la industria le pide que haga" y o explica muy bien enLo que más me gusta es leer "criticas" de gente que se embarca en "sigue sonando como en sus anteriores discos", como si fuera obligatorio tener que hacer lo que ellos dicen que Adele debería hacer...Como pedirle a Frank Sinatra que hiciera Pop electrónico. Adele tiene la gran ventaja de HACER LO QUE SE LE ANTOJA Y QUIERE y NO lo que "la industria le pide que haga" y o explica muy bien en una entrevista: "NO voy a hacer música para Tik Tok". "30" es un album simplemente MARAVILLOSO, el mejor de ADELE de toda su carrera sin dudas. Su voz en primerísimo plano da una sensación de calidez que es increíble. Se mete con sonidos que no había incluido en sus discos anteriores y sale airosa como si cualquier cosa le quedara bien. Por momentos te remonta a la época dorada de Hollywood con un "Strangers by nature" o “All Night Parking”, después te hace bailar con “Oh My God" o “Cry Your Heart Out”, para devolverte a sus baladas con letras que te tocan en lo más íntimo y te hace pensar en miles de cosas.
    Quizás el mundo está demasiado metido en la inmediatez, la rapidez, el "descarte" acelerado de todo eso que nos rodea y nos cuesta bajar un poco, cerrar los ojos y pensar que es bueno ponerse unos auriculares, cerrar los ojos y PENSAR en lo que se está escuchando.
    Adele entrega SU disco más sentido, SU músicas más sensible, SU arte...No es nuestro, no es para "quedar bien con aquellos que pretenden Gaga y Madonna revolviendo un postre instantáneo".
    Otro detalle que se agradece: los varios temas de más de 6 minutos de duración...eso permite que logres sumergirte en lo que se quiere expresar.
    Una JOYA!    … Expand
  61. Menios
    Dec 2, 2021
    7
    I don't hate this album but it's just so painfully mediocre for Adele. The tracks themselves don't really ever peak at anything and the lyricism is sad, but not amazing.
  62. iameduardomtz13
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    Adele, regresó de una manera increíble. Ella sabía lo que hacía, y demostró que llegó para quedarse. Easy On Me, Hold On y Oh My God, podrían ser sus mejores canciones.
  63. Jdlf
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Definitely big points for going out of her comfort zone and still succeeding at sounding like her. Great lyrics and Melodies. Not her best album but definitely one of the better albums out there right now.
  64. DANEP1308
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Álbum que muestra cosas nuevas, aunque al inicio se siente como lo clásico de Adele, confirme avanzas sientes un aire fresco y definitivamente una mejora en su habilidad vocal
  65. taniasu266
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    Adele is an eminence, "30" one of her masterpieces, a new book towards the future of music. A very mature album, maybe much more mature than something commercial like pop music.
  66. Ernestoo
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    Adele truly outdid herself with her fourth studio album “30”. It’s not only a tribute to historical characters on music, such as Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin, but this is also a vocal album delivery; her best one so far. From her very first song on the album “Strangers Like Me” you can clearly tell that the album feels with an oldie vibe, but it’s just amazing and incredible how itAdele truly outdid herself with her fourth studio album “30”. It’s not only a tribute to historical characters on music, such as Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin, but this is also a vocal album delivery; her best one so far. From her very first song on the album “Strangers Like Me” you can clearly tell that the album feels with an oldie vibe, but it’s just amazing and incredible how it works so well. Then “Easy On Me” and “My Little Love” start to melt your heart, it almost feels as if Adele was lulling us with her vulnerability. “Cry Your Heart Out”, “Oh My God” and “Can I Get It” lift us all up to cry our hearts out, to dance, and to whistle. “I Drink Wine” makes us appreciate what is already gone, but that remains forever in the memory, disregards if it was good of bad. “All Night Parking” is the perfect way of preparing us all for the remaining 4 songs on the album, and of course, the best ones. “Woman Like Me” is the empowerment of a woman, an incredible transition from what we hear so far, “Hold On” is already an anthem. I can see how the children will be playing it as our generation played Imagine by John Lennon. “To Be Loved” is an amazing vocal performance, but also, her most heart melting song on the album. You will definitely cry at this point. And then “Love Is A Game”, the amount of rhythms and instrumental quality happening on this song is unbelievable. The best outro an album can deliver, without-a-doubt. Album of the year. Yes and yes. Adele never disappoints, and I believe that the reason behind it is because she does music from the bottom of her heart, and it speaks by itself. I’m sure it’s not only me, but everybody have felt at least one of her songs. She has the power of making you feel the things she felt when she dealt with them. And that’s what true art is. Adele is true art.… Expand
  67. writinwater
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    The album is shattering because of the raw vulnerability it rocks you with, that is unprecedented even for Adele's standards.
  68. Sleiner
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Adele Álbum with 21
    Muy personal y muy bien producido. Me gusta como Adele no hace música para tik tok sino para ella misma y que las personas se sientan identificadas con ella    … Expand
  69. Massinga
    Nov 29, 2021
    9
    This album is a gift. Emotional and intimate - this Adele album grows on you but is catchy quickly all in one.
  70. Narinha
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Adele's best album to date. Everything is on point on this one, great production & lyrics!!!
  71. Gabriel-
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Album of the year! I love how she worked in this proyect, it just feels that you need tolisten to all the album to understand the progression of every track. There is a story behind and it's incredible the delivering in every song.
  72. umarmughel
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Adele's served vocals in this album. 30 is by far Adele's most personal album, and a piece of true art. The overall sound and production is just amazing. It was totally worth the wait.
  73. sthperfect
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Adele is back. Even if she already gave us this kind of songs, it feels comfortable and really fresh, she’s being more emotional than ever, catching her public with nice rhythms, “Oh My God” for example.
  74. gemschai
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I appreciate how much Adele has experimented with this album. She has seamlessly incorporated a wide range of genres and sounds, without anything sounding 'out of place'. The track list is also perfectly put together, each song tells a story and goes into the next flawlessly. Most impressively, some of the best vocals and lyrics of her career are in this album. Worth the six year wait?I appreciate how much Adele has experimented with this album. She has seamlessly incorporated a wide range of genres and sounds, without anything sounding 'out of place'. The track list is also perfectly put together, each song tells a story and goes into the next flawlessly. Most impressively, some of the best vocals and lyrics of her career are in this album. Worth the six year wait? Absolutely.… Expand
  75. Yosue
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The best of this year, Adele is atemporally. There's a lot of new sounds and vibes in this álbum
  76. urtullefamnct
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album to date. THE ALBUM IS RAW AND PERSONAL. Yet it is her most experimental and most honest album thus far. I adore it.… Expand
  77. neonficus
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    By far the best album released this decade thus far, and perhaps Adele's best work to date. Compelling and poignant lyricism, rich instrumentation, and incredible vocals throughout. Adele explores a wide range of themes and sounds in this album, to such an extent that its hour-long duration flies by and you find yourself pressing repeat faster than you realize.
  78. abrahamjmr
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    She gave us what some artists always try when they say they're releasing a dark album. My Little Love, I Drink Wine and Woman Like Me are the highlights.
  79. Rumours
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Best album of the year without any doubt! Adele is back and stronger than ever!!!
  80. AnonMiyazaki
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adele toca profundamente todo seu sentimentalismo de uma relação sem continuidade e um amor acabado, sem volta para o passado, expressando muito bem em cada sonoridade de cada música presente nesse álbum, um divórcio doloroso, uma voz encantadora, um trabalho perfeito.… Expand
  81. ilaicortes
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns, já feitos, achei que depois do 21 ela não iria se superar mas conseguiu, uma obra de arte.
  82. Scizzmon
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Truly one of the best albums ever Adele goes to new heights as she tell us her story this is recommended listen the the difference two her last two albums is welcomed and I hope she does more of what she did
  83. rhmdkurniawan
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    Masih terngiang betapa nada, musik, dan suara Adele sampai saat ini. Untuk yang tidak suka dan bilang bahwa album ini mediocre, mungkin perlu memeriksakan telinganya. Justru karena album ini berbeda dari musik-musik/gaya musik saat ini.

    Jujur saja saya menikmati setiap lagu dan pergantian topik dari lagu ke lagu di album ini. Semakin berganti lagu, emosinya pun semakin dalam, puncaknya    Masih terngiang betapa nada, musik, dan suara Adele sampai saat ini. Untuk yang tidak suka dan bilang bahwa album ini mediocre, mungkin perlu memeriksakan telinganya. Justru karena album ini berbeda dari musik-musik/gaya musik saat ini.

    Jujur saja saya menikmati setiap lagu dan pergantian topik dari lagu ke lagu di album ini. Semakin berganti lagu, emosinya pun semakin dalam, puncaknya ada di lagu 'To Be Loved', dan dillepaskan dengan lagu 'Love Is A Game'.

    Buat saya, lirik di bagian verse yang panjang justru membangun emosi di setiap lagu. Memang, pada awalnya saya berpikir sedikit bosan, karena selama ini selalu mendengarkan lagu-lagu yang versenya pendek. Tapi, pemikiran ini justru berubah setelah sehari kemudian saya selalu terngiang nada-nada di album ini.

    Enam tahun tidak sia-sia. Diberi oleh Adele dengan lagu yang rata-rata memilliki durasi selama 6 menit! BRAVO!    … Expand
  84. MoDaher
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    I don't know if it's her best album to date, but it is brilliant and definitely much better than 25, too bad my favorite track "wild wild west", is not included in the main version of the album.
  85. Unoparvirtual
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This is the Best album of the century. Adele shine bright like a diamond with the pop music "Oh My God" and make us cry with the "To Be Loved".
  86. disguiseinchaos
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    30 is a very personal album and the way Adele takes you with her in her journey is marvelous. Her story telling is second to none and the writing is still impactful than ever. Adele's vocals are strong as at any point in her career and she takes risk in this album that are more than welcome and she does it wonderfully. Easily, album of the year.
  87. amar3h
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Adele has had bigger, bolder hits on other albums. But this is her best album beginning-to-end. Raw emotion. Superb songwriting. And that voice. Flawless.
  88. nicsmith
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so monumental. It is certainly the most intimate work of Adele's career. I don't have words to describe how this album touches me. It's so impactful, sensitive, anyway, perfect.… Expand
  89. Flavsta
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Bellissimo. Mantiene sia l’anima intima e sia una nuova carica dì novità con suoni ricercati. Un viaggio nella sua nuova consapevolezza.
  90. oridahan
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Outstanding. She shows us that she needs no big diva songs. She is what it is, and it’s amazing.
  91. carlosotaviano
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    O novo álbum 30 da cantora Adele foi aguardado por grande parte do público com muito entusiasmo, afinal seis anos se passaram desde a última vez que a britânica tinha lançado algo. As expectativas para o novo álbum foram muito altas e em todos os sentidos a cantora Adele cumpriu as expectativas dos fãs e dos consumidores da sua arte.
    O álbum contempla um período turbulento na vida da    O novo álbum 30 da cantora Adele foi aguardado por grande parte do público com muito entusiasmo, afinal seis anos se passaram desde a última vez que a britânica tinha lançado algo. As expectativas para o novo álbum foram muito altas e em todos os sentidos a cantora Adele cumpriu as expectativas dos fãs e dos consumidores da sua arte.
    O álbum contempla um período turbulento na vida da cantora, o divórcio com seu ex-marido Simon Konecki e o crescimento de seu filho Angelo, no meio da história. O álbum 30 pode parecer outro álbum da Adele sobre decepção amorosa, dessa vez um divórcio, mas a experiência é muito mais imersiva que um simples divórcio.
    Adele nos conta o âmago do seu sofrimento, a solidão de uma mulher perdida em seu casamento, não muito triste e não tão feliz, empurrando com a barriga a comodidade da sua rotina, em prol de dar ao filho a família nuclear que nunca teve. Adele rompeu um casamento e se conheceu mais, foi ótimo mergulhar um pouco nos sentimentos mais profundos da cantora, ela nos mostrou como é lindo ser intenso e sagaz.    … Expand
  92. SebbasCR
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Una puerta nunca antes abierta por Adele donde desnuda su composición con tonos únicos y diferentes que enriquecen su gran capacidad creativa, cada canción es un paso a la gran historia que nos cuenta de su vida con géneros nunca antes explorados. Sin duda el mejor álbum creado por Adele hasta el momento.
  93. Noobandy
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just can feel everything she wanted to pass with this album, is so incredible and different of the musics we listened this year… Expand
  94. Kritiq
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    30 is so vulnerable that, I felt everything Adele sang about, something that hardly happens to me, especially with albums. My best tracks are To Be Loved, it is so deep that I saw my self hugging myself after the first listen. I’m glad she is not in that state of mind at the moment, I’m happy for her.
  95. romelrxl
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful record. Grand melodies and neat story telling. The sound is still very Adele but very different; growth if you may. On '30' Adele bravely and candidly tells her story of her relationship with her now-ex-huband, her son and herself. And quite like few musician has done before; with authoritative vocals on a glossy production. The orchestra, Adele's improved voice and beautifulBeautiful record. Grand melodies and neat story telling. The sound is still very Adele but very different; growth if you may. On '30' Adele bravely and candidly tells her story of her relationship with her now-ex-huband, her son and herself. And quite like few musician has done before; with authoritative vocals on a glossy production. The orchestra, Adele's improved voice and beautiful story telling makes 30 and experience, and one full of heart wrenching and tears.
    She caves into the clamour of her music critics and attempts a few upbeat tracks with somewhat reggae and country influence. It's distinct, and it's where the album feels nadiral. But don't get me wrong, experimenting with her sound was a brave and respectable choice. This is a solid record, and the songs sound like they're gonna stick for quite a while.    … Expand
  96. AlemanRene
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    30 es simplemente increíble, la mejor definición de que la música es el arte y el lenguaje universal.
  97. Frida93
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Adele's best album. Incredibly touching, deep and full of emotion. Her best work. Amazing.
  98. Jm12
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. My favorite songs are my little love, women like me, and cry your heart out.
  99. GabrielaCis
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Such a good combination of rythims! Adele sounds like an angel as always. This is a perfect comback!
  100. Lucas977
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum já lançado por ela, é simplesmente perfeito. Merece o álbum do ano. Melhor do ano. perfeita
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Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. musicOMH.com
    Nov 23, 2021
    60
    Despite her albums being snapshots, sometimes a little more diversity in subject matter would be a good thing. Ultimately, while some intriguing risks have been taken, 30 is probably the weakest, as well as conversely the most intimate and in many ways bravest, Adele album to date.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Nov 23, 2021
    91
    The richest and most musically adventurous album of her career.
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 22, 2021
    70
    There are no glaring missteps, and it’s generally a very good effort from a singer who could have crumbled under the pressure of heightened expectations, but instead continues on the path she forged for herself.
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