Order a Brand-New Album from Adele

For four years, Adele’s millions of fans have patiently waited for her to release a new album. At last, the wait is over: Adele’s new album, titled 25, is now available on CD and vinyl!
In a crowded pop music marketplace, Adele stands alone. Her lovely contralto voice, unblemished by Autotune or vocal effects, and her commitment to soulful material instead of club-influenced dance music, make her one of a kind. In particular, her appoggiatura (meaning “grace note”) vocal embellishments create natural tension in her music that most other pop singers can’t match, and when you combine that with her vocal range, which is exceedingly rare in pop music, you get something very special.
What’s more, she’s working with a great team of collaborators on her new project: songwriter/OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, former Sessions bassist Tobias Jesso Jr., and producer/Gnarls Barkley member Danger Mouse are all confirmed contributors to 25.
The release of the moody, emotional music video for “Hello” gives you a sense of what’s in store on this exciting album.

After you’ve ordered 25, check out Adele’s other albums, both of which Barnes & Noble offers on vinyl, and both of which are fantastic. You can catch up with where she’s been before you see where she’s headed next.

19, by Adele
Released back in 2008, Adele’s debut album surprised critics who didn’t expect such a young pop singer to a) present such maturity right off the bat, or b) come out of the gate with a fully-formed voice. While her lyrics still had some adolescence left in them (which isn’t a bad thing, especially considering that the album is named for the age Adele was during production) her voice was already the real deal, a warm blend of blues, folk, and jazz influences that could soar higher (in both pitch and intensity) when needed. “Chasing Pavements,” the jazzy “Best For Last,” and Adele’s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” are the standouts here. Among many other awards, Adele won the Grammy for Best New Artist on the strength of 19.

21, by Adele
Yes, this is the album with “Rolling In the Deep” on it. Adele released this album in 2011, and scored the biggest crossover hit in the United States in 25 years with her aforementioned single, along with six Grammy awards for the album itself, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The success of “Rolling In the Deep” sometimes overshadows how good the rest of this album is. Adele’s voice is soulful, but with plenty of bite and venom, like Amy Winehouse with clearer enunciation. “Rumor Has It” and “He Won’t Go” are two great examples of this. Adele may have also recorded the best sad pop song of the past 10 years with “Someone Like You,” the emotional and vocal complexity of which are absolutely gut-wrenching when paired with her simple piano accompaniment.