25
by Adele
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7.8

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  1. Divergente
    Jan 30, 2016
    8
    Otra gran producción de Adele, cada canción es única. Me han gustado casi todas, unas más que otras. Wather under the Bridge y I miss you son mis favoritas.
  2. Tonyo
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Des mois que cet album tourne en boucle chez moi et je ne m'en lasse pas, je le redécouvre un peu plus à chaque fois.
    Les premières écoutes m'avaient laissé sur ma faim, cependant au fil des écoutes, chaque chanson se distingue des autres, chaque chanson à son propre univers qui nous emmène au bord de la River Lea ou dans nos souvenirs (comme dans When We Were Young).
    Alors qu'Adele    Des mois que cet album tourne en boucle chez moi et je ne m'en lasse pas, je le redécouvre un peu plus à chaque fois.
    Les premières écoutes m'avaient laissé sur ma faim, cependant au fil des écoutes, chaque chanson se distingue des autres, chaque chanson à son propre univers qui nous emmène au bord de la River Lea ou dans nos souvenirs (comme dans When We Were Young).

    Alors qu'Adele avait mis la barre très haute avec 21, elle prouve une fois encore qu'elle est capable de proposer de nouveaux sons aussi bons que variés.

    Petit bémol: "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" plombe la première partie de l'album (2ème piste). Max Martin n'aurait jamais dû collaborer avec Adele.    … Expand
  3. valvesnunes
    Jan 29, 2016
    1
    Álbum muito depressivo o que deixa um pouco a desejar. 25 é mais um álbum de Adele mostrando que a própria cantora não tem personalidade de inovação. O álbum é muito sofrido e nada pop.
  4. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    5
    I am really torn on this album it isn't something I normally listen to but I didn't hate it but at the same time I don't think it quite lived up to all the hype it got. Sorry this review won't be much help all I can say is give it a listen and judge for yourself.
  5. lucar1o
    Jan 16, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The problem with the album is that it succeeded '21'. Media and fans expectations were a little too high after the undeniable geniality and power of Adele's previous album. Its not bad at all, is pretty cohesive in the lyrics and rhythm; besides, of course, the godlike voice of the british singer. Its clear that in this 4 years Adele had a great maturation in her musical perception — bringing her more confidence and making '25' a great, great album. In its most is very bright, but it can't help to fall in some clichés like the drowsy, dull 'A Million Years Ago'. It doesn't disappoint, neither overwhelms anyone. It's a satisfying comeback.… Expand
  6. TimW001
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    Great album from Adele. A strong 8/10. Fantastic vocal, fantastic album. Adele in 25 tries some similar sounds we're used to from her and on a few tracks tries some new stuff as well. Unlike her first albums there is nothing groundbreaking to 25 but it still is a great listen.
  7. harven90
    Jan 4, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Saddening. I would put the album a 5 or 6 max, because the album was not good at all, but I put 1 because of a simple fact : She left from music for 4 years and let everyone expecting SO much of her return, and pretty much the success in her return was the consequence of she being long for a long time, but it was pure and plain overrating. The album does not deservers the sells it is making, the last album does deserves all these records, this album is only too overrated.

    So, she has ALOT of time to make an epic album, still she wasnt able to deliver one, thats why I put 0, because in those 4-5 years she could have made many, many more songs and better songs. There are artists out there who make albums every year not because they are all money hungry, but because their true passion is music, and thats ALL they want to do 24 hours a day 7 days a week, thats why they are able to deliver so many songs in a year and VERY good ones. If someone has music as a passion if someone truly loves music, and has the voice to make their music come true, not sure why someone has to waste 4-5 years to deliver 11 songs (is not even a full album, NORMALLY an artist makes 16 in a deluxe version) and none of them has a melody that amazes. I like all the songs from the album, I bought it myself before it even was officially launched, still I had to listen each song atleast 10 times to like it, I literally heard each song 10 times because I couldnt beelieve I could only like 3 songs from the album, I was like "no, this isnt happening, I was a fan of Adele and I expected alot from her, Im sure if I hear it more I will like it" and yes, I like it now, and I actually love some songs, but really, if you ask me, this is not at all the potential Adele has.

    These songs should be part of the "Leaked" list of songs of Adele, anyway Adele doesnt even has leaked songs because it seems she doesnt enjoy her passion as a musician too much, because if she did, she would have so many songs already that they would leak. My to fav artists have always been Adele, Lana del Rey and Jaymes Young, still Lana del Rey has showed so much passion to music since she is 20 years old, that she has around 230 songs, and only 15% of them are official, the rest are leaked. She even said in an interview she just doesnt care about them being leaked, is not like she wants every single penny out of people's pocket, she loves music and she delivers it. If someone is smart enough to stop criticizing her and deep themselves into her world, then good for them, if not, then keep on criticizing. Not sure why Adele doesnt have so many songs as Lana if she has the potential to make her dream songs come true.

    Really, if I was Adele I would be 24 hours a day 7 days a week thinking about "sounds" and making sounds with my voice to make a new song. Iw ould be the whole time getting ideas for deep writting and magic melodies. Im disappointed about Adele, hopefully she is just showing her lazy side and actually he made 2 albums and the next album will be launching soon.

    Adele is a greedy artist and sure, money is needed, but with all her success with just her last album, not sure why keep on being greedy with a second one, and still dont start to focus more on having fun with her voice and talent to make more songs for her, and stop STRICTLY ONLY launching Paid to listen songs.    … Expand
  8. Sani
    Jan 4, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mostly great. Really love Send My Love (To Your New Lover) which is refreshingly uptempo. With that said "Hello" "Love in the Dark" "When we were Young" and "River Lea" perfectly display the emotion and vocal superiority associated with Adele.… Expand
  9. Panchogul
    Dec 26, 2015
    0
    An album soooo over rated, the same thing like 21 and 19, she might be talented and all that stuff, i can't deny that but the album it's not a big deal at all.
  10. Nicolasjofre134
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Es un disco perfecto, nos lleva por un viaje alegre y triste a ratos pero no decepciona en ninguna cancion, y la sorpresa de encontrar a una Adele con beats mas alegres es una de las cosas mas agradables que se pueden destacar en este album.
  11. Fakebytswift
    Dec 23, 2015
    8
    Na minha opinião, esse álbum foi e é superestimado. Mas nada que nunca tenhamos visto no 21. A letra pode até ter mudado em várias músicas, mas o conceito e a melodia permanecem a mesma coisa. Não é um álbum ruim, definitivamente não, mas Adele ainda não saiu de sua zona de conforto.

    Hello 8/10 Send my love 9/10 I Miss You 7,5 When we were young 10/10 Remedy 9/10 Water    Na minha opinião, esse álbum foi e é superestimado. Mas nada que nunca tenhamos visto no 21. A letra pode até ter mudado em várias músicas, mas o conceito e a melodia permanecem a mesma coisa. Não é um álbum ruim, definitivamente não, mas Adele ainda não saiu de sua zona de conforto.

    Hello 8/10

    Send my love 9/10

    I Miss You 7,5

    When we were young 10/10

    Remedy 9/10

    Water under the bridge 7,5/10

    River Lea 8/10

    Love in the dark 10/10

    Million years ago 10/10

    All I ask 7/10

    Sweetest devotion 10/10

    A qualidade do álbum é inegável, a produção é incrível e notamos que Adele deu o melhor de si aqui, mas a falha, para mim, está na melodia e em certas músicas como All I Ask(que poderia muito bem estar no 21).    … Expand
  12. 0987
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Such a perfect album! I can say it's the best album of 2015. My favorites are: Hello, When We Were Young, Remedy, Love In The Dark and Million Years Ago.
  13. lydyanah
    Dec 10, 2015
    6
    Adele follows making beautiful music, but the album isn't better than the previous album 21, doesn't bring great innovations. Send my love, River Lea and Water Under the Bridge are the highlights.
  14. jkealey99
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    "25" is by far Adele's best album to date! It has such beautiful songs with similar themes, bringing together a beautiful mix of songs. Some of the best songs include smashing hit "Hello", "Water Under The Bridge", "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)", and "When We Were Young". These songs all connect with the message of a broken relationship, with Adele lingering on her emotions. In my"25" is by far Adele's best album to date! It has such beautiful songs with similar themes, bringing together a beautiful mix of songs. Some of the best songs include smashing hit "Hello", "Water Under The Bridge", "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)", and "When We Were Young". These songs all connect with the message of a broken relationship, with Adele lingering on her emotions. In my opinion, the one downfall track is "Million Years Ago" which is not as catchy as the rest. It is also strange how the final track "Sweetest Devotion" has such a different theme from the rest. Overall, fantastic album that deserves all the awards!… Expand
  15. clauz11
    Dec 7, 2015
    3
    Adele's voice is captivating as ever, but the lyrical content is lacking too much to simply be ignored. Not quite reaching the emotional yet upbeat yet deep content that her album 21 had, I think that she settled a bit. She has an incredible voice, she could've done more.
  16. Jesusmanuelse
    Dec 6, 2015
    7
    It's a good álbum, but only one song attracted me. I'll buy just one song of this album. Adele deserves all the success she's getting right know. Incredible voice though
  17. lilkillpappy
    Dec 4, 2015
    0
    All of this production and emotional singing but without the lyrical content to back it up. Not much different than any other pop star. That's the other problem, her songs sound so pop, but she's trying to be emotionally honest at the same time? Doesn't work for me
  18. wesleywalrus
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Adele Heads In The Right Direction With "25":

    Although incredibly successful, I did not care much for 21, but understood it's hype entirely. With 25, Adele showcases more of what she's about and more audible variety. "Hello" is mistaken for a song about an ex-lover whereas it's actually a song to her younger self. 25 is mature, yet fun and a highlight in 2015 pop music. BEST: Hello,    Adele Heads In The Right Direction With "25":

    Although incredibly successful, I did not care much for 21, but understood it's hype entirely. With 25, Adele showcases more of what she's about and more audible variety. "Hello" is mistaken for a song about an ex-lover whereas it's actually a song to her younger self. 25 is mature, yet fun and a highlight in 2015 pop music.

    BEST: Hello, All I Ask, Sweetest Devotion, Send My Love
    WORST: I Miss You (if I had to choose)    … Expand
  19. ParagonHUN
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    I really can't understand pouting reviews regarding this album. For all who says it is too balladistic and sentimental or repetitive: please go back and keep listening Your mainstream garbage and stop screwing this fantastic music! I can feel only one track "All I Ask" having littlebit weaker composition, but all other songs are very beautiful and immersive. Listening Her albums on vinylI really can't understand pouting reviews regarding this album. For all who says it is too balladistic and sentimental or repetitive: please go back and keep listening Your mainstream garbage and stop screwing this fantastic music! I can feel only one track "All I Ask" having littlebit weaker composition, but all other songs are very beautiful and immersive. Listening Her albums on vinyl LP I can say sound quality and mixing of 25 are way better than 21 had. Thanks a lot, Adele!… Expand
  20. AL3ERT0
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Not only is this a good album, this is as good as her too previous efforts. A lot of criticism has been brought to this album such as Adele repeating herself, the music being boring and overall just a simply overrated concept. I can't help but wonder what do these people want to reinvent with Adele, if this is the style that brought her success and identifies with her, as long as she canNot only is this a good album, this is as good as her too previous efforts. A lot of criticism has been brought to this album such as Adele repeating herself, the music being boring and overall just a simply overrated concept. I can't help but wonder what do these people want to reinvent with Adele, if this is the style that brought her success and identifies with her, as long as she can bring something new and good I don't think it's necessary to change what is already good. Adele can be viewed as an artist with a great ensemble of ballads and low tempo songs, but when someone attributes this with the songs being boring, not only is this misleading but it also gives a negative perspective on the state of music these days, anything that doesn't have an obnoxious bass in it, anything that makes you think and put attention to what your hearing is automatically called boring, I can't help but think these people are mostly people that don't listen to music they listen to background noise.
    What is a good Pop album? In other words what is a solid pop album, many a times it's difficult to identify a good pop album when the main problem lies in something people don't usually see, the lyrics. Adele being overrated means that she isn't a particularly special artist, that she is like every other pop artist. People that like to compare her work to the work of other pop artist are not listening to her lyrics, do these lyrics have to be deep and insightful to be good, no. Why? Because as long as your lyrics are clever and from the heart, they are good lyrics. Many people don't realize that these other so called "good as Adele" artists write lyrics that are repeated, can fit on your finger and that can be written by a monkey. As a whole, I think this album is a worthy entry to Adele's discography, and one of the better albums this year.    … Expand
  21. JESSICA1
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    sin duda alguna lo mejor de adele, ritmos diferentes, las letras, su voz, lo mejor de adele hasta ahora. las once canciones mas las de version deluxe son extraordinarias, hermoso de principo a fin altamente recomendado
  22. adamv
    Dec 1, 2015
    0
    Overrated, honestly. Brings nothing new to the table. Nothing. Why does she get so much hype? If she was an African artist she wouldn't have a 1/100th of this hype. Unfair. Sad.
  23. Swiftsbussy
    Dec 1, 2015
    0
    Horrible, and I mean horrible, trashy, disgusting garbage. The most overrated piece of trash I've ever come across.mi wouldn't recommend even my enemies reading this unless hey want to become death from the penetration of trash into their ears....
  24. KTX05
    Nov 30, 2015
    7
    For all the reviews saying Adele is giving more of the same with this album, I both agree and disagree. While "Hello" and much of the album's second half could be found on either 19 or 21, there are definitely some moments on here that make the album a surprising listen. You'd never hear "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)," "I Miss You," or "Sweetest Devotion" from Adele before 2015, andFor all the reviews saying Adele is giving more of the same with this album, I both agree and disagree. While "Hello" and much of the album's second half could be found on either 19 or 21, there are definitely some moments on here that make the album a surprising listen. You'd never hear "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)," "I Miss You," or "Sweetest Devotion" from Adele before 2015, and those songs are some of the best 25 has to offer.

    Of course though, Adele shines brightest when she is doing what she does best. "When We Were Young" finds the singer in her absolute vocal and songwriting prime, and is easily the album's finest moment. A future classic for Adele.

    While 25 isn't quite as candid as 19 or as emotionally raw and cohesive as 21, it makes for another fine outing from Adele and is welcome return for this once-in-a-generation talent.    … Expand
  25. kmr66
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This album is a great album. I love every song on it. It's not 21 but I wasn't expecting it to be. For the people say it is not any different than 21, what are you listening to? I love it and I want everybody to hear it.
  26. juannadkins
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    The album is as perfect as his mother. Just THE queen can make the best 2015 album. We've been waiting for so long but now we got the best answer ever.
  27. MatRevo
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    This album is phenomenal! Adele proved us that the hype for this album is well deserved. The lyrics, her vocals, it's all amazing. However, Adele might need reinvention for her next album before she starts to bore people. And I am also hoping for more depth in her music. She needs to get over her ex and start composing songs about other things.
  28. willpat
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    This album is a perfect follow up to '21'. It's already smashing records and for good reason. The most complete album of the year by far. 'Hello' is a strong lead single, and I can see significant success from 'When We Were Young', 'Send My Love (To Your New Lover)' and 'Water Under the Bridge' We may see a repeat of the 2012 Grammys in 2017 for Miss Adkins.
  29. Prospctiv_Writr
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    Although her most bloated piece of work, 25 is still brilliant. In relation to her previous efforts, this is the most contemporary that Adele has sounded in her entire career. The production here is quite modern and her vocals are at their most matured and grand. Songs like "Hello," "When We Were Young," and "Million Years Ago" are produced to never go out of style, while others like "SendAlthough her most bloated piece of work, 25 is still brilliant. In relation to her previous efforts, this is the most contemporary that Adele has sounded in her entire career. The production here is quite modern and her vocals are at their most matured and grand. Songs like "Hello," "When We Were Young," and "Million Years Ago" are produced to never go out of style, while others like "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)," "I Miss You," and "Water Under the Bridge," adhere to a more modern pop production while remaining just as timeless.… Expand
  30. andresito
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    Excelent album. She keeps getting better with each song. Hello is already a classic song and When we where young is one of her signature songs. Really good lyrics and excellent producers.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Exclaim
    Nov 18, 2016
    70
    Singles "Hello" and "When We Were Young" remain highlights on the record, but aforementioned tracks like "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)," "I Miss You" and "Water Under the Bridge," not to mention "River Lea," hear Adele taking a welcome detour from the orchestral piano-pop formula and moving towards more interesting, groove-driven patterns.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Dec 7, 2015
    80
    Throughout these towering production flourishes, Adele's vocals cast an even vaster shadow: swooping, swerving, blaring brassily and cooing tenderly, a full orchestra unto itself that's theatrical, unpredictable, and dynamic.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Dec 2, 2015
    40
    The songs are not so much about love as the memory of love and, accordingly, there's a chasm between her aggressive vocal runs and the cautiously generalist lyrics, especially on the maudlin latter half.
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