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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  2. Mixed: 80 out of 1301
  3. Negative: 125 out of 1301
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  1. DanielPerez
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is not the best album of 2021, this is the best album in history. Thank you Adele
  2. 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.
  3. Jorgehc98
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Su mejor trabajo a la fecha, incluyendo novedosos sonidos, Perfecto de principio a fin
  4. AlexB30
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Definitely Adele surpassed my expectations and hopes in her. She sounds better than ever, this album is a treasured gold! Thanks Adele!
  5. HerickPrince
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Experimental and yet so familiar. New, but nostalgic. Adele sounds better than ever and the album is filled with masterpieces. There is a bit everything in here: classic Adele, 2 or 3 bops and therapeutic anthems. More than an album, 30 is an experience, and a powerful one at that.
  6. 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♥
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Hulu
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Magnificent! Great as a Hollywood film, and simple as an independent film. Strangers By Nature brings with it a dramatic and dark introduction aka Disney, a true tribute to Judy Garland. Easy on me, weak as it may be, in the sense of being the work's flagship, becomes immersed in the proposed aesthetic of the album, not weakening the whole. My Little Love, along with All Night ParkingMagnificent! Great as a Hollywood film, and simple as an independent film. Strangers By Nature brings with it a dramatic and dark introduction aka Disney, a true tribute to Judy Garland. Easy on me, weak as it may be, in the sense of being the work's flagship, becomes immersed in the proposed aesthetic of the album, not weakening the whole. My Little Love, along with All Night Parking and Love Is A Game, brings an elegance that, until then, was not seen in Adele's previous works. Woman Like Me, drinks a lot of Bossa Nova and R&B becoming more worked than, for example, Million Years Ago from 25, her third album. Hold on is full of Gospel and her progression to the choir pop is magnificent, she proves to her past divas (Aretha, Amy and Etta) that she is a strong successor. In the end, Adele brings in her new album a mix of several genres, being them Raggae, Country, Pop, Folk, Gospel, Jazz, R&B and soul in an elegant and crystalline way.… Expand
  10. Xiguff
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Wow. This was not the album I was expecting. Growing up, I have fond memories of listening to Adele’s music through Pandora with my family when we went on road trips to visit my grandparents. Her music has always been like a comforting hug to me. Although I don’t think I relate to most of her music, as I have never been in a relationship or had any sort of heart break, she always has beenWow. This was not the album I was expecting. Growing up, I have fond memories of listening to Adele’s music through Pandora with my family when we went on road trips to visit my grandparents. Her music has always been like a comforting hug to me. Although I don’t think I relate to most of her music, as I have never been in a relationship or had any sort of heart break, she always has been capable of making me feel like I went through those things. That being said, this album was a shock. There were so many new elements in this album that I’d never heard from Adele before. “All Night Parking” was so different, but I really enjoyed it. I love the production on this album. I think this is the best that Adele has sounded vocally, like “To Be Loved” shocked me, so much emotion and impressive vocal. I love all of Adele’s albums, but I don’t think she has has ever sounded as free as she did on this album. I appreciate it so much because although this is a very sad and heavy album, it sounds like she had a lot of fun with it. Themes of sadness, self reflection, and hope really stood out to me when listening. I never doubted her, but she delivered another classic album. Well done, thank you.… Expand
  11. Ramsesss
    Nov 20, 2021
    1
    Sus otros albumes son mucho mejores que este, tanta espera para que saque algo así... es decepcionante por decir lo menos, todas las canciones suenan iguales y su voz ya no se escucha como antes, ojalá no tarde tanto en sacar su proximo disco y ojalá esté al nivel de 25 o por lo menos sea mejor que 30
  12. Vincent2005
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele never disappoints. I would like to say that although it has taken me a few listens to get use to her new style, all of the songs have grown on me. Yes, they are slower and some may argue they are less 'catchy', however, it is essential to understand that her lyrics are the main focus. They are so beautiful and touching, annd the songwriting itself is a masterpiece. I have never beenAdele never disappoints. I would like to say that although it has taken me a few listens to get use to her new style, all of the songs have grown on me. Yes, they are slower and some may argue they are less 'catchy', however, it is essential to understand that her lyrics are the main focus. They are so beautiful and touching, annd the songwriting itself is a masterpiece. I have never been so proud to support an artist ever before! Love you adele x… Expand
  13. jaksonasciment
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    Just great, Adele knows how to make good music always. She's a true and living legend.
  14. 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.
  15. Eleee
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is a full story rather than just an album. On repeat! What a beautiful piece of Art!
  16. Allanlcampos
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    If Adele is 30, then we are 30. Thats it! Her best album in the ups and downs.
  17. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    Average album I realise what she’s trying to do but felt the songs were very bland apart from easy on me.
  18. Rybo16
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    30 is the best album Adele released. The song "Oh My God" is a hit. I really enjoyed this album. I didn't skip a single song.
  19. Shamrock21
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Masterful! You don't just listen to Adele, you feel her voice resonate in your soul.
  20. IvanHielo
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Su álbum más sincero y honesto consigo misma, cada canción es distinta a la anterior, Adele tiene ese poder de entrar y tocar tu alma con sus maravillosas canciones como Hold on y My little love
  21. Musicloverrr
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    I love that there are different styles on the album and her voice sounds better than ever.
  22. nribeirom
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    The best album of Adele!!! She brings the best of her in this album! It's definitely the album of the year!
  23. 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.
  24. Jose-m
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Seis años y nos entrega esto. Qué horror. Ojalá se reinvente para la próxima
  25. kidalv92
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Genius! Best album ever! The music is so much more enhanced and the lyrics is great also!
  26. Jess_mayute
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es perfecto, sus sonidos, sus letras, simplemente es Adele.. mostró su gran talento como compositora, letras tan profundas que aunque no he vivido esea situación logran esa empatía o ese sentimiento que se busca . Maravilloso
  27. Bridgette
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    It’s slow and not as good as her previous work. I was hoping for more. Just more of the same and no grow as an artist. Would have like something challenging.
  28. samihavianey
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele 30, the best combination of different rhythms and genres, is Adele's best album so far, as her deep and explosive voice has an outstanding change from her previous discographies. A long wait that was worth it.
  29. Carolrkoch
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é majestoso que saudade de ouvir a voz poderosa da Adele, me surpreende muito a variedade sonora do álbum.
  30. Os2458
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Me encanta su voz, como se arriesga en este álbum, la calidad, la producción
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#16 Best 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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