| David Campbell | String Arrangements |
| Simon Gallup | Composer |
| Mark Rankin | Engineer |
| Rick Rubin | Producer |
| Robert Smith | Composer |
| Porl Thompson | Composer |
| Laurence Tolhurst | Composer |
| Greg Wells | Composer |
| Boris Williams | Composer |
| Dan Wilson | Composer, Producer |
| Roger O'Donnell | Composer |
| Tom Coyne | Mastering |
| Jim Abbiss | Producer |
| Greg Fidelman | Engineer |
| Paul Epworth | Composer, Producer |
| Fraser T. Smith | Composer, Producer |
| Harry Brown | Horn Arrangements |
| Ryan Tedder | Arranger, Composer, Programming, Producer, Engineer, String Arrangements |
| Dana Nielsen | Pro-Tools |
| Dan Parry | Vocal Engineer |
| Adele | Producer |
| Chris Elliot | String Arrangements |
| Rosie Danvers | String Arrangements |
| Francis White | Composer |
| Beatriz Artola | Engineer |
| Adele Adkins | Composer |
| Philip Allen | Engineer |
Bry_Z
Posted Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2011
Adele's sophomore effort is absolutely amazing. She takes my breath away with every song. DO NOT MISS OUT on this album. Every song gives you something different, and she never leaves you wanting. 21 is centered around a past relationship, and she takes you through every high and low, and gives you a sense of closure. MUCH LOVE to this album. I can only imagine that she will get better with every album. Cannot wait for the third one!
13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The first time I heard Rolling in the Deep on the car radio I knew I had to hear it again, and again, and then, again. But from start to finish this album is unbelievable. She's good! I'm falling in love with One and Only. This is a talent that puts all the rest to shame. Such a powerful voice. This is blue-eyed soul at it's best.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.When Adele first arrived three years ago with her debut album, "19", she proved she was a very adept singer-songwriter as well as a very good guitarist and pianist. No one had any idea how great her range was going to be. With the death of Amy Winehouse this summer, the mantle of the great blue-eyed, soulful British songstress has passed over to Adele. Dressed in a bouffant looking like Dusty Springfield (with a mouth like Eminem), Adele has managed to record not only a more superior album but what could be the album of the year. "21" was supposedly inspired by one of Adele's failed relationships (she won't say who). So, this record is her way of saying, "I've been hurt and now, I want everyone to know it!" That becomes apparent from the moment you hear the soaring opening track, "Rolling In The Deep". Her influences are all over the place on this album; for instance, "Rumour Has It", sounds like the best duet Annie Lennox and Amy Winehouse never recorded. She can even take a countryfied, almost "American Idol"esque tune like "Don't You Remember" and make it sound heartbreakingly genuine. However, Adele's finest moments are the acoustic tunes, particularly "Someone Like You", a piano-solo number which closes the album on an emotionally high note. Throughout the album, though, Adele aims for the moon and hits it, repeatedly. While singers like Taylor Swift write about heartbreak as if they were writing Hallmark sympathy cards, Adele has mentioned that her singing idol is Sinead O'Connor, who made a career of confessional, confrontational music that was once promising. If Adele doesn't get too messed up, she just might succeed. Right now, she is definitely the real deal.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Sep 09 00:00:00 EDT 2011
Adele puts her heart and soul into this album. I have not stop playing it yet. Amazing cd wonderfull song writer and singer.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Wed Aug 31 00:00:00 EDT 2011
Beatiful lyrics sung by an amazing and pwerful voice, complimented by a piano in the background. I recommend this to ALL. It.s raw emotion, touching, relatable music.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Feb 25 00:00:00 EST 2011
This album blew me away. Amazing stylistic range and what a voice!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2011
Adele is so ridiculously talented. This album sends you on a brilliant tour of musical genres with classic Adele style. And that voice...simply amazing! You're not living until you check it out...your soul (and ears) will thank you!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Sat Jan 14 00:00:00 EST 2012
Best album for 2011 but I've got it in my car and listen almostly daily. Love every song on it.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.LOVE her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Adele's mesmerizing raspy voice is the perfect blend of blues and soul. With compelling original songs like "Someone Like You" and "Rolling in the Deep" you can't help but connect with her on a emotional level. Can't wait to see if she comes out with a new album soon. I am absolutely in love with her voice...must get album for sure!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Tue Nov 29 00:00:00 EST 2011
Finally an artist that can appeal across the generational divide! This CD is for anyone that appreciates excellent arrangements, heartfelt lyrics and superior vocals on each track. The first time I heard 'Someone like You' was on the radio. Let me tell you I cried driving back home. I knew right then and there this CD was worth the money. Adele takes me back to my very young days of Carole King and my
not-so-young days of Bonnie Rait. For me her true artistry is on full display with two songs that showcase her talent: 'Turning Tables'(my favorite), and 'Rumour Has It'. She is timeless and retro... and extraordinarily gifted!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged."21" by Adele is very heartfelt and original. I was convinced to check out the cd when I saw my husband viewing the online video of one of the military females doing an excellent cover of "Rolling in the Deep". I also enjoy this cd because Adele put so much of her heart and her feelings about her former love into many of her songs. My favorite musical gem in "21" is Adele's cover of "Lovesong". "Lovesong" is a great song about loving someone through many years regardless of what happens in life. "21" by Adele is best to get for anyone that enjoys pop songs about the dramatic side of love.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I absolutely love this CD. Adele has topped herself. The accoustatics and ad lib vocals are perfect. I can't stop playing this CD.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri May 27 00:00:00 EDT 2011
I absolutely love Adele's music, voice, and lyrics. She keeps her tracks simple, but her voice is so strong and carries so well that if she made just an acapella song it would be perfect, in my opinion. I would tell anyone to listen to her music!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Wed Mar 30 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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thank you rick rubin for destroying another great musician!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Sat Apr 13 00:00:00 EDT 2013
adele has an amazing voice and has great songs. skyfall is my favorite, and is also a song we will be performing in marching band!
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Posted Thu Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2013
she is very good!
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Posted Tue Jul 03 00:00:00 EDT 2012
I love this cd of Adele. She is a great singer and she is so beautiful. can't wait to see what kind of albums she will make in the future. She's talented :-)
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.A wonderful vocal bluesy soul album with a number of excellent individual songs.
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Posted Mon Jun 11 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Adele has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Her music is so inspiring and her songs move the nations.
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Matt Collar
On 21, Adele is still the bluesy pop diva with a singer/songwriter's soul and seemingly bottomless capacity for heartbreak. The album showcases Adele's titanic vocal ability. She immediately injects us with the propulsive gospel fever-blues anthem "Rolling in the Deep," which is ridiculously sexy and one of the best singles of any decade. Elsewhere, we get the blues-inflected "Rumour Has It" and the old-school-style soul cut "He Won't Go," which are terrifically catchy, booty-shaking numbers. Similarly enthralling is the centerpiece of the album, the mega-ballad showstopper "Take It All" -- an instant classic in the tradition of "The Rose," "And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going" -- ...