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. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    8
    Despite having a lot of slow songs, the album is progressive and captivating, you see yourself singing and crying with the album. It is her best album to date.
  2. shtnote
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
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  3. Dankols
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    It is possible to list all his achievements for a very, very long time, here there are not enough five posts, but in this case all these figures, these words, these achievements will tell for us. "21" does not need a presentation, everyone knows that this album will remain forever in the history of the music industry. And he will remain in it not only because of his achievements, but alsoIt is possible to list all his achievements for a very, very long time, here there are not enough five posts, but in this case all these figures, these words, these achievements will tell for us. "21" does not need a presentation, everyone knows that this album will remain forever in the history of the music industry. And he will remain in it not only because of his achievements, but also because of the incredible quality, soulfulness and atmosphere.… Expand
  4. AbrahamBJ
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Almost every song off this album is relatable. Adele showcased how to channel heartbreak to a internationally loved modern masterpiece. Rolling in the Deep and Someone like You took the world by storm and rightfully so.
  5. MalArken
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    Adele keeps on proving her worth to the world. she will always be special. I am so glad I was here to experience her wonderful talent.
  6. P_Santiag8
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Este álbum marco un antes y después en mi vida , en pocas palabras ese álbum fue lo mejores que pude haber escuchado en mi infancia
  7. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    21 by Adele: 9.58

    Rolling in the Deep: 1 :) Rumour Has It: 1 Turning Tables: 1 :) Don’t You Remember: 0.75 Set Fire to the Rain: 1 :) He Won’t Go: 1 Take It All: 1! I’ll Be Waiting: 1 :) One And Only: 1 :) Lovesong: 1 Someone Like You: 1! :) 11.75/12 ~ .979 -> 9.58 Wow. I am speechless. I went into listening to 21 with high expectations because 19 was such a good    21 by Adele: 9.58

    Rolling in the Deep: 1 :)
    Rumour Has It: 1
    Turning Tables: 1 :)
    Don’t You Remember: 0.75
    Set Fire to the Rain: 1 :)
    He Won’t Go: 1
    Take It All: 1!
    I’ll Be Waiting: 1 :)
    One And Only: 1 :)
    Lovesong: 1
    Someone Like You: 1! :)

    11.75/12 ~ .979 -> 9.58

    Wow. I am speechless. I went into listening to 21 with high expectations because 19 was such a good album, but Adele takes things to a whole new level in 21. 19 was more of an acoustic album where songs sounded kind of similar, but this is not the case in 21. Adele gives her music a “poppier” spin in this album, and this change has great results. Before officially reviewing it, I had heard Rolling in the Deep and loved it, so I was excited to listen to the other songs here. I was super surprised with the quality of music that this album contained, with pretty much all of the songs having emotionally charged lyrics paired with great music. Piano was the main instrument used here, and sounds similar to the style that the acoustic guitar and piano had in 19, which retains Adele’s style, if it sounds a little different. There is so much more I could say about this album because I loved it so much. All fans of fantastic music should listen to 21, as it is the best album I have reviewed to date (out of 87) and I would consider it a must-listen. Highlights: Rolling in the Deep, Rumour Has It, Turning Tables, Set Fire to the Rain, He Won’t Go, Take It All, I’ll Be Waiting, One And Only, Lovesong, and Someone Like You.    … Expand
  8. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Stunning album. Vocals, production, songwriting, theme, arrangement, EVERYTHING; on point.
  9. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Неплохой альбом с сильными синглами, из альбомных треков особо отметить нечего, средненькие.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Goddamn this is a living legend, never forget the first time i listen to someone like u
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    Tiene canciones que son joyas, pero considero que está sobrevalorado simplemente por el hecho de ser Adele.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. trucvo1203
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Nice album, Adele is really a talented artists, Her music is just music, that's enough
  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. 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.
  28. 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
  29. AlexisS21
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Solo una palabra puede describir este álbum: ARTE. Tiene lo necesario para destruir y volver a armar tu corazón.
  30. 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.
  31. edpzap
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her best album so far. It's timeless and every song has the power to stand on its own
  32. 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
  33. 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,
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. Jerald16
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Well no Doubt that this is the best Album of Adele right
  37. camis-inha
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    bebezinha linda perfeita icone dona de mim te amooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  38. rafaelffraposo
    Oct 25, 2022
    9
    Muito bom, fácil de se conectar, com Hit's.
    Contém muita verdade.
    Sendo um dos melhores da carreira!
  39. patp
    Apr 4, 2023
    8
    An almost perfect album. Iconic album full of great balads. Will never get old.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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.
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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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