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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.
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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.
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Her debut, which topped the British charts earlier this year, lacks the bad-girl brio of those grads [Amy Winehouse and Kate Nash], but it shows off a vocal instrument that smokes the competition.
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UrbSure, she may not have as many debauchery-tainted demons to exercise as the Winehouses or the Holidays but that doesn't make 19 boring. [Jul/Aug 2008, p.88]
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Adele is not yet ready to produce an album of sufficient depth to match her voice.
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She represents a highly commercial compromise between Amy Winehouse's genuine soul danger and James Blunt's sclocky pop safety. [July 2008, p.92]
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Under The RadarDespite Adele's striking vocals--the girl can sing--19 isn't mining any new territory. [Summer 2008]
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There is scant emotional heft behind Adele's prodigiously rich voice, little bite to her songwriting.
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Veering between faux-soul and Hoxton hipness, Adele simply hasn't found her own voice yet.
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Jul 23, 2011
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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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JohnZ.Mar 7, 2008Almost masterpiece