30
by Adele
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2021
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1301 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 125 out of 1301
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  1. Rumours
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Best album of the year without any doubt! Adele is back and stronger than ever!!!
  2. 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.
  3. JESSICA1
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hermoso todo el álbum. Valió la espera, es grandioso completamente. Desde que conocí su música me enamoré. Y no decepciona.… Expand
  4. jeffkarlin
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The album we all need after this pandemic. This truly feels like a gift to humanity. Lyrically her most raw and unfiltered work, it is pure, unbridled vulnerability. Even more, the production and instrumentation is more polished than ever. This is more than deserving of all the praise it’s getting, truly a masterpiece.
  5. Cesarcv23
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Después de escuchar 30 un par de veces, solo puedo decir que Adele hizo una master piece y que desde hoy es mi álbum favorito de todos los que ha lanzado hasta la fecha. Siento que con este álbum Adele puede cerrar el ciclo de desamor y lanzarse a un proyecto más atrevido en el futuro. 10/10 para 30.
  6. maumau25
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    O álbum mais pessoal da cantora traz um pop que flerta com o blues, o jazz e o Soul. De forma elegante e intima, há glamour, poesia e excelência em todas as músicas. Letras sensíveis em baladas românticas nos contagiam de forma doce e reconfortante. Não é só o retorno da voz mais poderosa da indústria atual, é o álbum da década.
  7. Touchking
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    o álbum surpreende pela extrema qualidade das composições e melodias. não tem com comparar com os trabalhos anteriores, o álbum é único e sem dúvidas irá agradar a grande massa.
  8. dess19-21-25
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    My Little Love for song of the year and Oh My God for hit of the decade
    Her most personal album and we love it
  9. gabrielgcz
    Nov 22, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. not my favourite of her. but it's a good album with great songs. i just wish good luck to her on her new wea.… Expand
  10. francisco_ba
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    It's amazingly amazing. So emotional and inspirational. The voice, the lyrics, the feelings, I completely loved it.
  11. 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.
  12. PEDROSILVERO6
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    "Adele has never sounded more ferocious than she does on 30—more alive to her own feelings, more virtuosic at shaping them into songs in the key of her own damn life. It’s her toughest, most powerful album yet."
  13. fidelmorillo
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    cómo curás con esa voz y esa melancolía a través de tus letras. a ella nada le queda grande
  14. fanfak
    Nov 23, 2021
    5
    Cette album n’est pas aussi bon que les 3 précédents mais OH my god est super !
  15. P_Santiag8
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Ella es increíble y con este álbum demuestra que sigue vigente para muchas personas
  16. Musicloverrr
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    I love that there are different styles on the album and her voice sounds better than ever.
  17. 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
  18. artisgo30
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele is evolving while giving the general public her classic sound. This album is not ALL piano ballads and there is some experimental sounds for adele, some more pop other more blues, it’s a beautiful journey from start to finish with no skips.
  19. ewhite
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her most creative and versatile album to date. Will surely end up being a classic in her discography.
  20. Jeffwith2fs
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    I've been waiting 6 years for this masterpiece and she didn't disappointed me. This is absolutely her best album.
  21. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    The queen of heartbreak has returned but this time she's the instigator. Throughout her press tour of the album adele has been brutally honest with the truth yet still vague enough to suggest problems she won't report but she's said enough to let us know:it was her choice.

    This heartbreak coming during her most transitional age 30,one that signifies the crux of adulthood and the age of    The queen of heartbreak has returned but this time she's the instigator. Throughout her press tour of the album adele has been brutally honest with the truth yet still vague enough to suggest problems she won't report but she's said enough to let us know:it was her choice.

    This heartbreak coming during her most transitional age 30,one that signifies the crux of adulthood and the age of definitive change, things present throughout this record's maturity. There are no fingers pointed (unless sometimes to herself) and she navigates the fine line between acknowledgement &self depreciation.

    A lot has happened to Adele in overwhelmingly short periods from her debut to her breakthrough to her marriage and motherhood and now to her breakdown framed through the lense of a shifting paradigm. Her divorce is a supporting character in this record showing up for a few scenes and disappearing for a few songs giving the album space to breathe.
    The intro begins with an almost camp dramatic couplet set to the most uncharacteristically Adele sounding production. We know that she is taking stock of herself, saying goodbye to moment's past. "Strangers by nature" feels like an astronaut setting foot on an alien planet light years away after waking up from hibernation:scared but aware of the fact they can't go back and this strange world would be their new normal.
    Epiphanies like that spot the record and probably prompted her strength to leave that nuclear world she'd tried to build.

    Following that the record breaking single that despite having been underwhelming as a lead is a necessary component in the records process. She is not asking for pity but that they be understanding of her story. "Easy on Me" can be applied to Adele, her son or her ex- husband. It's the first revealing song in an album filled to the brim with them reaching a breaking point when she gives up on biting the bullet to put them first.

    "My little love " sequels "Remedy" off of 25 but here is set to black. Sounding more somber both musically &lyrically. It's scenes between the despondent depression clouding Adele and Angelo's innocent confusion and fear make this a poignant conversation most products of divorce could remember feeling or having. The addition of the private voice recordings don't ruin the songs momentum elevating it to new highs on Adele's consistent discography.

    Like in all encompassing grief comes few moments of reprieve that while still in it find buoyancy in a more cathartic release,this is the case in "cry your heart out". Even beginning with the chorus seems significant to seeking out the best part first when in the thick of it and here despite the deceptively upbeat delivery she's a ghost cosplaying as a person. She is using an old map to find herself on new terrain coming to a black wall ("i created this storm it's only fair i have to sit in it ")but that only lasts so long before the recovering "oh my god" stomps in. She's losing herself in other people she's finding excitement in the release but under tge condition it must be able to be love again. Here she's almost fed up saying how she's made her choices abd that she doesn't need to justify them to us(the public) it's one of the most outrageously pop moments on here which turn into a pray for strength during the bridge.

    "Can i get it" is so fun despite the subject matter being so frustrating. She's looking for a relationship whilst the single world around her is looking for fun. It's funny how the song is built up by these genuine heartfelt wishes only to crash against a plea to fuk. It's a sobering moment for Adele to realize that love as difficult as it is to sustain is just as difficult as it is to find . No one is serious. This calls on the black current as a glass is half empty on the "I drink wine". Performed in her special we were given a taste of just how grown this record was but on the studio version it's severe. Touched by church sent choral backing vocals her crisis feels religious. Her loss so important. It's a sensitive Elton John-esque monologue that feels shorter than it's runtime suggest. A full composition not too out of place in a opera. It's mournful but glad it's moving past it to something else.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. LiraFelipe
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Outra vez trazendo um trabalho impecável, e dessa vez trilhando outros caminhos. Um paraíso auditivo. Obrigado, Adele.
  24. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Одни из сильнейших песен Адель находятся именно на этом альбоме, а именно Strangers By Nature и My Little Love. В общем альбом сильный, возможно чуть лучше, чем ее второй альбом - 21.
  25. daylightlovers
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    30 is one of the most flawless and personal albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to, this is definitely Adele's greatest work to date. The lyrics are exceptional they are just so deeply personal, beautifully raw, and heartwrenching; obviously she has always been very personal with her music but it really feels like she poured every bit of her heart and soul into this album giving us30 is one of the most flawless and personal albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to, this is definitely Adele's greatest work to date. The lyrics are exceptional they are just so deeply personal, beautifully raw, and heartwrenching; obviously she has always been very personal with her music but it really feels like she poured every bit of her heart and soul into this album giving us a candid look into just what she's been through the last couple years and how much she's struggled and still struggles. Her vocal performances on this album are remarkable and beautiful, just flawless she's never sounded better and stronger also love how she vocally experimented more. The production is outstanding, love the cinematic quality; I really love how she experimented with different sounds and genres on this album and doing more upbeat music while still having her classic slower and ballad type songs she in my opinion really pulled it off. The artwork as always is simple but effective and very beautifully photographed. Also I thought the voice notes on some of the songs were a nice touch that made the album feel just that bit more personal. This is by far the best album I've heard all year, just absolutely perfect an A+ album, and definitely one of the all-time greatest albums I've ever heard.… Expand
  26. XD2
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    It's hard to say yet whether this is Adele's best album or not. There are already 3 masterpieces in the shower, and it is impossible to single out the best one so immediately. But this album definitely surpasses the previous ones in terms of musical accompaniment. When I heard the track "Can I Get It", I just couldn't believe my ears. I didn't expect to hear SUCH a dance track from Adele.It's hard to say yet whether this is Adele's best album or not. There are already 3 masterpieces in the shower, and it is impossible to single out the best one so immediately. But this album definitely surpasses the previous ones in terms of musical accompaniment. When I heard the track "Can I Get It", I just couldn't believe my ears. I didn't expect to hear SUCH a dance track from Adele. It's just an unreal masterpiece that should become a hit in the future. Adele, please make it a single. It's just perfect for summer.… Expand
  27. Enriquecasas
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    an excellent sign that Adele still has a lot to give, a beautiful body of work.
  28. SebasDiaz13
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
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  29. adkinsmx25
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Unbelievable work of art. The upbeat sounds hide vulnerable and honest lyrics.
  30. 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
  31. fraviosouza
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    magnifico o álbum. estou completamente viciado desde o lançamento. o seu melhor álbum.
  32. kidalv92
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Genius! Best album ever! The music is so much more enhanced and the lyrics is great also!
  33. Lucasgrande
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    this album is a entire masterpiece, the lyrics are so beautiful of soul is such incridible
  34. Lflhhlfok
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Breathtaking ! What an angelic voice coming dtraight from heaven ! Her best album yet as she explores deeper and more personal themes.
  35. Tania_la21
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Such a mature record. It's also full of surprises. We see a new Adele. The album opens up a window for us to join her journey. So much vulnerability and emotions. Bravo.
  36. Umut001
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her best body of work yet. Wow she truly mastered the art of her songwriting along with her impeccable voice and a bold new sound.
  37. Swiftie82837
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele se superou e trouxe o melhor album da carreira. Isse é simplesmente uma das melhores que eu já ouvi a minha vida toda!!
  38. 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.
  39. Allanlcampos
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    If Adele is 30, then we are 30. Thats it! Her best album in the ups and downs.
  40. U123ae
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This album is literally a masterpiece, she outdid herself! It’s definitely way better than all of her previous work and her artistic growth is very obvious on this album!
  41. higormartinezo
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    An incredible album, her best work yet for sure! She made it worth waiting 6 years
  42. carminerusso97
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is probably her best album yet. The production behind is majestic, there's a cinematographic vibe in the whole work which reminds me of her first album 19, Amy Winehouse and Lana Del Rey. She also experimented a lot and shared some really private moments of her life with those lyrics.
  43. 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
  44. Vinis
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele is a genuine artist who puts soul into her music. The 30 is undoubtedly his best album. Powerful, sincere and emotional. All tracks are important and count their 30 years in a classic, vintage and timeless way
  45. Lukeantho
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele continues to be one of the best vocalists of our time. Her lyrics and vocals are breathtaking.
  46. 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.
  47. jaksonasciment
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    Just great, Adele knows how to make good music always. She's a true and living legend.
  48. Lotto1999
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    O melhor album da Adele, ela entrega uma sonoridade diferente que deixa o album perfeito. Com certeza um forte concorrente a album do ano no Grammy.
  49. LUCASandtheband
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele entrega sem medo de expor os seus sentimentos mais Intrínsecos durante o processo de seu divórcio em um álbum com sonoridade grandiosa e cinematográfica.
  50. 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
  51. Sergiovar
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Esto es algo de locos, una obra de arte, sus letras, sus melodías, su voz, lo mejor que he escuchado.
  52. kmrvmd
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    30 is really one of those albums that connects to the deepest depths of your inner soul. It's haunting in a sense that it makes you feel you're the one experiencing what she's experienced. It's heartbreaking, but gives a lot of hope. A celebration of loving, finding your inner-self and just Adele being a gift to the human race. Absolutely Album of the Year for 2021. No competition.
  53. loizzg
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!! Adele has done it again and it’s incredible!
  54. joshuatan
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Six long years of wait is worth it. This is by far Adele's best body of work in her entire career. Album of the year awards are already in her bag as early as now.
  55. Hi_How_RYah
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Money making scam from what was already a poor album, unfortunately. She has a lot of potential but her actual work lets her down."
    —THEREVIEWGUYXX, 2021

    this is absolutely decent for a rerecordings.    … Expand
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. Roxtheone
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album, such a good songwitter she is, and the melodies are great, each song is a new experience. AMAZING!
  59. 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".
  60. andrewfelipe123
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Se reinventó con este álbum, tiene instrumentales geniales. Me enamoré de canciones como to be love
  61. Sebastianperez
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Adele sounds so different and honest here. 30 is truly a masterpiece, she’s more into sharing with different music styles and she has grown up as an artist this time.
  62. DaveWarren
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele know's how make a great album like 30 just with a piano and her voice. That's all, 30 is the album of the year.
  63. musicman4
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Her best album in ten years. Some awkward production choices here and there, but overall very tasteful and cohesive. She’s never sounded more confident or mature on a record
  64. Aquemichael1999
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    It is a diverse album. Truly an experimental work of Adele. She made a new sound in this album and retained the elements that she is strong with. 30 is definitely Adele's best work since 21.
  65. 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
  66. Ronaldo_19
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    ADELE logró superar nuestras expectativas, sin dudas uno de sus mejores trabajos, si quieres reír, llorar, reflexionar, bailar, con 30 puedes hacerlo!!
  67. Thiagx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    a masterpiece, certainly her best and most diverse album, she managed to transition through all the songs masterfully. gorgeous.
  68. 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.
  69. kkaterinaa
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This album is everything!!! All songs are perfect! Some of them are so heartbreaking... It's one of the best albums ever♥
  70. 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.
  71. theserenekiller
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Maybe it's more 9 than 10, but i just love Adele's voice so let it be that way. And gurl, 6 minute song feels here like 1 minute, i suppose it speaks for itself.
  72. daniel_cruz16
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Adele is one of the most important artists on the planet, and 30 is proof of that. Her lyrics are so raw, the production is also elegant and beautiful and it seems to be a movie from the 70s.
    It is a testament to how bad it can be, the recovery process, and such varied feelings.
    Thanks Adele for so much.
  73. johnsnownot
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    It was a good listen but I don’t know if it’s worth another round. But grateful to have her be part of a nice wrap up to 2021 music.
  74. RobertMora
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Es un album que explora diferentes tipos de sonidos, algo nuevo de adele sin perder su esencia, adele nos dio uno de los mejores albumes del año
  75. WashmaPoosie
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    Adele's newest album 30 is seem fine. 12 tracks aren't acceptable for a comeback. Her album seems a bit bland compared to her previous albums (21 & 25).

    Stranger by Nature 5/10
    Easy On Me 7/10
    My Little Love 5/10
    Cry Your Heart Out 7/10
    Oh My God 9/10
    Can I Get It 7/10
    I Drink Wine 8/10
    All Night Parking 8/10
    Woman Like Me 5/10
    Hold On 6/10
    To Be Loved 7/10
    Love is A Game 8/10
  76. WillianPaz
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    without a doubt Adele's best album . Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum dela! Entregou tudo!
  77. 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
  78. rickkk
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    um dos melhores albuns desse ano, e o melhor dela desde o 21. é aoty de 2023
  79. AngelBreceda
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Es sin duda un trabajo en donde podemos ver el alma de alguien... Me identifiqué en muchas de sus canciones y no creo poderlo superar hasta dentro de 6 años que regrese nuevamente (REGRESA ANTES)
  80. spamigguel
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    she was completely open and honest about her feelings. it's an album that we can feel her pain and her passion at the same time. it's so pure the way she wrote and sang every single song.
  81. LeandroSantos
    Aug 20, 2022
    7
    gostei muito ótimo músicas Adele voltou muito bem esperava mais mas tá ótimo
  82. whoisyang
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    i love u soooooooooooooooo much, Adele! you're so great, so one and only... thanks for give the best album of this year!
  83. BillboardPH
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is good overall. I appreciate Adele for exploring new sounds however, most of her songs falls under the same sad old girl category. I love "I Don't Drink Wine".… Expand
  84. JonasMC
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Desde la lírica, la producción, los ritmos, uff y su voz un álbum MAGNÍFICO realmente INCREÍBLE como ya se ha dicho sin duda su mejor álbum
  85. robertrequena
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her vocals have improved sooooo much since 25. She's just a living legend and you all know it.
  86. edfabbian8
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    30 simply fantastic, their new sounds and adele's voice versions are unique, EXPECTACULAR although I lack a little more power in the ballads
  87. MetacriticOnur
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
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  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. LuisVazquezE
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    30 is one of the most flawless and personal albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to, this is definitely Adele's greatest work to date. The lyrics are exceptional they are just so deeply personal, beautifully raw, and heartwrenching; obviously she has always been very personal with her music but it really feels like she poured every bit of her heart and soul into this album giving us
  91. Amruk
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    "Strangers by Nature" tries to be this orchestral and cinematic opener, like "Chromatica I" by Lady Gaga or "shut up" by Ariana Grande, however goes plain boring, even though it has many cool instruments in it. "Easy on Me" is more interesting, with its piano build-ups and beautiful Adele vocals. "My Little Love" is really likeable with its subdued production and subtle guitar in back."Strangers by Nature" tries to be this orchestral and cinematic opener, like "Chromatica I" by Lady Gaga or "shut up" by Ariana Grande, however goes plain boring, even though it has many cool instruments in it. "Easy on Me" is more interesting, with its piano build-ups and beautiful Adele vocals. "My Little Love" is really likeable with its subdued production and subtle guitar in back. When the chorus picks up, the Adele's voice becames the centre of the universe for this time. Shame that it ends on such streatched-out spoken-word outro. I mean, the instrumentation is great, but it is too long for my taste.
    Next two ones rounds around high alteration of Adele's voice. "Cry Your Heart Out" starts with it and its chorus are full of it, but it picks up later to be really engaging listening experience. "Oh My God" is sucha groovy song, with even better use of vocal pitch. And those high notes in background. Gorgeous! Begining with guitar riff, we have next entry of that cool songs string with "Can I Get It". However, just like "Cry Your Heart Out", here is another let-down: the song's verses are amazing, but instead of booming chorus you have a slowdown with some whispers. Plus, the production sounds like something done by P!nk last decade. Going back to more piano-oriented sounds, we have "I Drink Wine". Sounds like happier "Easy on Me" to me.
    On "All Night Parking" we can here different approach to the instruments than on other tracks, that includes Adele's vocals. Cool track! The following track, "Woman Like Me", is pretty dope background music. Subtle instrumental and not-to-the-top vocals. "Hold On" first section, which is featured later in the mix, sounds like a demo of the song, not something finished. The song fails to hold on my attention for the first half, and turns out to be a boring elevator music which happens to have a cool second half. Another "Happier Than Ever" situation I assume. "To Be Loved" is actually a boring shlock of music. Just like an album opener, the closer, "Love is a Game" tries to be cinematic with the opening string notes. It goes better, hence the song features more lush instrumentation and different tone. And it doesn't only goes into cinematic direction, it is also a mix of Christmas and 80s sounds.
    Album seems to be classical with some modern touches. I'm not a fan of such music, but still this album prooved me, that kind of music can be not boring. The biggest let-downs of this album are too long tracks and too much spoken words spread throught it. (And maybe too much classical arrangment?) "Easy on Me", "Oh My God" and "All Night Parking" are definitely my favorites.    … Expand
  92. jesusdanielgr
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This is possibly the best job Adele has ever done. Excellent vocals This is possibly the best job Adele has ever done. Excellent vocals, excellent production.
  93. seanc55
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite albums ever! Definitely Adele’s best work. Her most cohesive and I just love every song.
  94. ferburgosok
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her best album, no skips. Production, lyrics and her voice truly amazing! Best album of the year!
  95. tallycritics
    Dec 7, 2021
    8
    me sinto de verdade uma recém divorciada com filho pequeno. adorei. tenho ouvido direto
  96. UmiHed
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Incrível, esse álbum consegue ser perfeito do começo ao fim, com os fortes em Oh My God, Can i get it, Gold On e love is a game.
  97. ColemanJ
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    It is definitely one of her best albums, but at certain points it feels like some of the songs are little too long and stretched out to 5-6+ minutes. The overall content, lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation is phenomenal! This also has got to be one of her most vulnerable albums lyrically and vocally. And in general it is a very good album that I recommend listening too. I wouldn’t sayIt is definitely one of her best albums, but at certain points it feels like some of the songs are little too long and stretched out to 5-6+ minutes. The overall content, lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation is phenomenal! This also has got to be one of her most vulnerable albums lyrically and vocally. And in general it is a very good album that I recommend listening too. I wouldn’t say it’s the best album of the year when we have work from Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, and the list goes on. It is fantastic when thinking of it on its own though.… Expand
  98. Juanjo_
    Jul 6, 2022
    7
    I don't exceed my expectations, but it's still a good job by Adele, I like this project.
  99. jacobisrestless
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Beautiful, truly her best album yet. Some of the upbeat songs aren’t sitting right in my brain yet, but I hope they’ll grow on me.
  100. 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
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#16 Best Album of 2021
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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88

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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