25
by Adele
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7.8

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  1. cornfloury
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    25 is an amazing album... the same as every other album Adele has released... no wonder she gained so many Grammy's from it :)
  2. Fabiancsc
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    Adele's best album to date and my favourite. Each piece on this album is unique and the lyrics are unmatched. My favorite song is All I ask
  3. pedro_bastos
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    É um álbum bom, mas não é o melhor de Adele. Tem seu hit histórico "Hello" que quebrou recordes que até hoje não foram batidos.
  4. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    This album is just a pure perfection for me, nothing is bad, everything is so good.
  5. rafaelffraposo
    Oct 25, 2022
    9
    Um Álbum muito bom...
    Sensualidade, vocais...
    E nós conectamo-nos com ele!
  6. BUGOGA_13
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    Очень мощный, в то же время личный альбом, который только возвысил Адель на новый музыкальный олимп
  7. impedro
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Perfeição sonora. A maturidade que ela trouxe nesse disco é linda. Produções relaxantes e gostosas, sobre as composições, lindas e coerentes. AOTY merecido.
  8. Wellwell
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    25 proves not only to be a smashing album on the charts, but also a sonically and lyrically powerful album. Adele proves without much effort that she's a respectable A-list. And here it is fitting to exalt his splendid and complete voice.
  9. LuissDt
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Adele and 25 bring a magical mix with a great album, good songs and great lyrics
  10. disguiseinchaos
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Sometimes when i comeback and listen to this album i think its better than 21 and that its crazy to think about. She is in a league of her own.
  11. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Good ballades very emotional Remedy is my favourite song off the whole album.
  12. IvanHielo
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele se abre mucho en este álbum tocando algo con lo que todos somos sensibles, la nostalgia, una increíble obra, me ha acompañado todos estos años y lo seguirá haciendo, gracias Adele
  13. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Альбом на голову выше предшественника, сильны как синглы так и альбомные треки. Сильная работа.
  14. earlgreyrelief
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Not my favorite album by her. there's some song that attract me like when we were young and Hello, but the others it's forgettable, but the vocal in this album is amazing.
  15. P_Santiag8
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    De los mejores álbumes que nos pudo dar una artista femenina pero nunca va a superar a 21
  16. edpzap
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    A good album, with Million Years Ago and All I Ask being her best work on this album
  17. PrThKi
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Adele's third studio album is one of immense quality yet again.
    'Hello' became one of the world's best selling singles of all time.
    25 reached #1 in 109 countries, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
    Brilliant.
  18. heyphoenix
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Stunning, as always, building upon the soulful sound she's created in 21. Love When We Were Young.
  19. evermore13
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    Adele’s fans have been waiting for years for new Adele songs to explain their experiences to them. And they get a worthy batch on «25», an album so full of heavy-duty drama that it makes a more lighthearted peer such as Katy Perry seem like a dispenser. Adele’s repetition is anchored further by some of the least dynamic work of her career. There’s nothing here to rival the playful maliceAdele’s fans have been waiting for years for new Adele songs to explain their experiences to them. And they get a worthy batch on «25», an album so full of heavy-duty drama that it makes a more lighthearted peer such as Katy Perry seem like a dispenser. Adele’s repetition is anchored further by some of the least dynamic work of her career. There’s nothing here to rival the playful malice of «Rumour Has It» or the instant hit of «Rolling In The Deep».… Expand
  20. enderblaizer
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    The album is perfect for her comeback especially with her first single Hello. Really in love with this album with more upbeat songs
  21. Krish0211
    Jun 19, 2021
    8
    It's a great album, even though not as good as 21 but still some incredible songs
  22. PopLoverOfficia
    May 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album i’ve ever heard!!! Great Adele!!! Love her. I love Hello and i love all what she does... loveeee… Expand
  23. MARTINCARDENAS
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    Without a doubt it is a great album but there are songs that are heard similar to the previous album, the songs of heartbreak and sadness could be left over, but this is a great strength in their music.
  24. igorpedro
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Adele mais uma vez atingindo o ápice do talento e em seu terceiro álbum de estúdio ela nos prova isso, honrado em poder ouvir essa bíblia maravilhosa! estou com saudades, volta logo Adele, NÓS TE AMAMOS MUITO, MAMÃE !!!!!!!!!! MISS YOU.
  25. NolanLundgaard
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    25 by Adele: 9.12

    Hello: 1 :) Send My Love (To Your New Lover): 1 :) I Miss You: 1 :) When We Were Young: 1 :) Remedy: 1 Water Under the Bridge: 1 :) River Lea: 0.75 Love In The Dark: 1! Million Years Ago: 1 All I Ask: 0.75 Sweetest Devotion: 1 :) 10.5/11 ~ .955 -> 9.12 For the longest while, I have wanted to listen to 25 because I loved 21 so much, as it had lyric    25 by Adele: 9.12

    Hello: 1 :)
    Send My Love (To Your New Lover): 1 :)
    I Miss You: 1 :)
    When We Were Young: 1 :)
    Remedy: 1
    Water Under the Bridge: 1 :)
    River Lea: 0.75
    Love In The Dark: 1!
    Million Years Ago: 1
    All I Ask: 0.75
    Sweetest Devotion: 1 :)

    10.5/11 ~ .955 -> 9.12

    For the longest while, I have wanted to listen to 25 because I loved 21 so much, as it had lyric quality across the board in a way that I had never heard before. As a result, it earned the highest score that I have ever given an album. It was certainly a very hard act to follow, yet somehow 25 is just as good, if not better, in some ways. I enjoyed the actual music a lot more in this album over its predecessor, as Adele expands her music to primarily piano-based to more poppy things while still staying true to her roots, and I thought this new sound worked extremely well. Plus, the lyrics are on par with her previous outing. Love In The Dark especially had unbelievable lyrics. I’m still kind of blown away by this as a whole. It joins the seven other albums (out of over 130) to earn a score of a ten and this rank is well earned. The work begins with Hello, and I greatly appreciated all of the lyrics, but especially the opening line. I enjoyed the piano and I thought it was brilliant how it got progressively bigger. The background vocals were also a nice touch. Send My Love’s cue-in was a wonderful way to start the song, and it was great to hear Adele start off the song with guitar, as she usually does with piano. As a result, this sounded new and different and I liked the beat it created. Powerful lyrics added to the song’s quality. I Miss You was another great song. The use of organ was new, as was the brilliant use of toms. The lyrics were grappling and the organ solo within the breaks was great. The song sounded different from her other stuff, which was wonderful. The song was almost 6 minutes in length, but somehow it didn’t feel like that. As I listened to the song, I realized that this was going to be another very high-quality album. The bass was legitimately awesome in When We Were Young and its lyrics were powerful, overflowing with emotion. The subtle introduction of the titular line was great and I dug the cool chord near end of the chorus. The introduction of drums and the stripped final chorus were highlights. Remedy’s piano opening was great (and later the piano solo and drop-outs!), and I love the song’s uplifting message. I loved the way Water Under The Bridge sounded, and, paired with captivating lyrics, this song worked extremely well. The background vocals were awesome and the e-guitars were wonderful. The clap track in the bridge was pretty cool too. The background vocals and organ made a great team in the opener of River Lea, though the fuller, developed part of song was great. The song made me want to know more about the river’s story. The lyrics were a bit repetitive, though I liked the loud bass and background vocals-only ending. Love In The Dark was perhaps the most powerful song on the album. The strings and piano were probably the best choice for the song musically. The lyrics were extremely well done with lots of emotion and power evident. The pizzicato strings were a good addition. I honestly don’t know how Adele can write lyrics that are this powerful. The strings solo was another musical highlight. The guitar was great in Million Years Ago and theunique chord progressions were cool. The panned humming and guitar were great additions. The lyrics were really good and powerful in this song as well. The piano in All I Ask was pretty nice, a bit refreshing to have a simpler song musically. The lyrics were sung emotionally, which was a plus. I loved the use of lower notes on the piano during the bridge and the key change was outstanding. Sweetest Devotion was a great choice to end the album on. The child voice intro/ending was cool, and I just really liked the way the intro was put together. The loud bass was great and I loved the way the music sounded when everything was full. The song’s upbeatness and riffing e-guitar is epic, and it was kinda fun how the bass drops out at times, covered by the low piano. Overall, I was exceedingly pleased by Adele’s final album, 25. The music was surprisingly upbeat and poppy by her previous standards, and the lyric writing was top-notch. I simply do not understand how she can think of lyrics that are this powerful. 25 is one of the best albums I have ever listened to and I highly recommend it to all lovers of really good music. Adele definitely deserves all the acclaim she has received for her work. It is rumored right now that she is working on a next album that she will drop soon, and since 21 and 25 were two of the best albums I have listened to, I am so excited for it to be released. Highlights: Hello, Send My Love, I Miss You, When We Were Young, Remedy, Water Under The Bridge, Love In The Dark, Million Years Ago, and Sweetest Devotion.    … Expand
  26. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    Adele nos tiene acostumbrado a la perfección, y este álbum no es menos. Simplemente brutal.
  27. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    It’s not so much that Adele’s lyrics are platitudinous (although they often are), it’s that the album’s prevailing sentiment eventually becomes wearying.... But regardless of how one might feel about the spiritual utility of pop music, Adele’s instincts as a singer remain unmatched; she is, inarguably, the greatest vocalist of her generation, an artist who instinctively understands timbreIt’s not so much that Adele’s lyrics are platitudinous (although they often are), it’s that the album’s prevailing sentiment eventually becomes wearying.... But regardless of how one might feel about the spiritual utility of pop music, Adele’s instincts as a singer remain unmatched; she is, inarguably, the greatest vocalist of her generation, an artist who instinctively understands timbre and pitch, when to let some air in.… Expand
  28. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Adele please release more song because i want to cry all day and night while listening to your songs
  29. AleRios
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Si fuera posible le pondría un 11 de calificación!.
    Es un álbum que me llegó al alma con cada letra. Su álbum anterior "21" es genial pero para mí "25" es mucho más profundo y disfrutable en un día lluvioso.
  30. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Adele always delivers good, meaningful songs. I love this album, and it's the best album of all of Adele's discography, I love the meaningful lyrics that Adele wrote, which talk about Adele's love, passion and her feelings. This album is also the first time that I saw an Adele who is brighter and more positive. Her vocal is amazing. Adele deserves to be one of the legends in music. MyAdele always delivers good, meaningful songs. I love this album, and it's the best album of all of Adele's discography, I love the meaningful lyrics that Adele wrote, which talk about Adele's love, passion and her feelings. This album is also the first time that I saw an Adele who is brighter and more positive. Her vocal is amazing. Adele deserves to be one of the legends in music. My favorite songs on this album : "Hello", "Water Under the Bridge", "Send My Love(To Your New Lover)", "Love in the Dark", "Sweetest Devotion". This is the album that she brought something new compared to her previous album "21".… Expand
  31. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Adele gives us perfection on her third studio album. The vocals. The heavenly production. The personal lyrics. Everything to create a masterpiece. Combine that with her classic ballads and some refreshing happier and sassy tracks to create an experience that no one will ever forget after listening.

    Album Track Ranking: 1. All I Ask 2. When We Were Young 3. Sweetest Devotion 4. Hello    Adele gives us perfection on her third studio album. The vocals. The heavenly production. The personal lyrics. Everything to create a masterpiece. Combine that with her classic ballads and some refreshing happier and sassy tracks to create an experience that no one will ever forget after listening.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. All I Ask
    2. When We Were Young
    3. Sweetest Devotion
    4. Hello
    5. Remedy
    6. I Miss You
    7. Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
    8. Water Under the Bridge
    9. Love in the Dark
    10. River Lea
    11. Million Years Ago    … Expand
  32. Juan7
    May 12, 2020
    10
    ¿Cómo superar las expectativas de 21? Sacando 25, siendo un álbum completo en todo el sentido de la oración.
  33. PabloRivie
    May 12, 2020
    8
    Excelente trabajo. Gran producción. Adele nunca decepciona con la voz ni con el sentimiento que logran tocar sus canciones. En general un sonido mucho más maduro que 21 sin embargo no llega a ofrecer más que un disco más de canciones geniales y no es que no sea suficiente, solo que aún me pesa que ganara el grammy a álbum del año ante semejante monumento cultural y artístico como lo fuéExcelente trabajo. Gran producción. Adele nunca decepciona con la voz ni con el sentimiento que logran tocar sus canciones. En general un sonido mucho más maduro que 21 sin embargo no llega a ofrecer más que un disco más de canciones geniales y no es que no sea suficiente, solo que aún me pesa que ganara el grammy a álbum del año ante semejante monumento cultural y artístico como lo fué Lemonade.… Expand
  34. Yahisas
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes que he escuchado, letras con una profundidad muy grande, sin alguna duda Adele sabe como hacer música.
  35. EllisEverett
    Jan 29, 2020
    7
    Adele's return after 4 years; best selling album with 3m+ copies in the first week; her genre is not changed
  36. albobey
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    25 mi ha davvero sorpreso! È un bellissimo album anche se continuo a preferire 21. Le mie canzoni preferite sono “water under the bridge” “love in the dark” “river lea” “when we were young” and of course “hello”
  37. Hel2brahim
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adele always do the right thing on her music, nothin new, I wish A4 deserve to wait… Expand
  38. ErickXavier
    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um álbum bom e bem elaborado. Mas a Adele deveria explorar mais o potencial dela, porque o 25 só entrega mais do mesmo.… Expand
  39. Gabx10
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    25 es y será una obra de arte de principio a fin. Adele sabe crear verdaderas canciones con líricas y sonidos sorprendentes. Vocalmente, es su mejor álbum.
  40. Tinny
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Perfect lyrics. Nowadays it's hard to find the songwriter and singer who writes song that cut deep down to the core.
  41. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    All challenged Adele in the matter of keeping a successor of 21, and she not only managed to maintain and also surpassed. The album has its incredible sonority, and does not have those boring and generic songs! Adele is colossal.
  42. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Great record that deserves every bit of the success it got. Although I am hoping she does something different for her next album
  43. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    Adele put the deck very high in the music market with 25 and once again exceeded herself. His best work so far full of poetic lyrics with which you will connect easily and you will reach the heart thanks to the good use of the magnificent and powerful voice of Adkins. Adele showed us that not everything is electronic and the way back to the organic sounds and the stalls in the scene again.
  44. MatteoBuddy
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    Great album, overall. I've heard many saying that this album sucked and was very banal compared to 21 but it is just very different in style and also in some lyrics. 21 was more pure blue-eyed soul, this one takes also influences on pop (Send My Love), Disco-pop (Water Under The Bridge), Folk and soft rock music. Every song, maybe besides All I Ask, are good, some very slow ballad, someGreat album, overall. I've heard many saying that this album sucked and was very banal compared to 21 but it is just very different in style and also in some lyrics. 21 was more pure blue-eyed soul, this one takes also influences on pop (Send My Love), Disco-pop (Water Under The Bridge), Folk and soft rock music. Every song, maybe besides All I Ask, are good, some very slow ballad, some mid-tempo anthems (River Lea, I Miss You) and also two up-tempo. Adele voice is very good as always, she isn't Whitney Houston but she can sing very well and her tone is soulful, pleasant and amazing. Love her and i can't wait to listen to her next album (hoping it won't be called 35 ahahahahah)!… Expand
  45. MahdiBzs
    May 11, 2018
    10
    Good sound, beautiful lyrics and great compositions. All this is in the album Adele.
  46. RafaelSeixas
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    '25' é o extrato do perigo quando o compositor, ao se apegar tanto à um momento da sua vida, tenta explorá-lo novamente - e o pior, quando esta fase de vida já foi superada. Não há dúvidas de que é um grande álbum, os dos melhores de 2015, porém, é inevitável não haver comparações com o célebre '21'. Há faixas que você, no subconsciente, nota uma certa ausência de inspiração ao tocar em'25' é o extrato do perigo quando o compositor, ao se apegar tanto à um momento da sua vida, tenta explorá-lo novamente - e o pior, quando esta fase de vida já foi superada. Não há dúvidas de que é um grande álbum, os dos melhores de 2015, porém, é inevitável não haver comparações com o célebre '21'. Há faixas que você, no subconsciente, nota uma certa ausência de inspiração ao tocar em assuntos pessoais; é como se, ao tentar transformar a memória em música, o compositor não consegue mais se conectar ao seu passado, com a mesma intensidade sentimental de antes. A classificação "Adele", que já associamos a tristeza, ao relacionamento acabado, ao coração partido, deixa várias faixas do álbum ambíguas - exemplo disso é 'When We Were Young' (para 90% das pessoas que ouvem é uma faixa triste, de um fim de relacionamento, e aparenta mesmo ser; porém, é extremamente o oposto. é aí que nasce a ambiguidade). Produção, sonoridade e letras de qualidade e inteligentes, e sim, é um álbum para 'Adele' se orgulhar!… Expand
  47. RK13
    Mar 3, 2018
    9
    So Adele, topped 21 with 25. However it's not the singles that make the album. I Miss You and Sweetest Devotion- these are the quality tracks.
  48. MalArken
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    the most vocally-skilled, genius singer-songwriter has done it again, and she never disappoints.
  49. dess211925
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    Amazing! Great songs like When We Were Young, All I Ask, Remedy and Love In The Dark. Also some surprises like River Lea, Send My Love and I Miss You.
    lyrics seem to be much more mature
  50. AbrahamBJ
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    I feel as if this album is a powerful piece that has Adele venturing in other topics similar, but at the the same time, NOT heartbreak. Haters will seethe, but Adele will always make good music.
  51. prathwi
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. with Prathwi - Some reviewers say it sounds too much like her previous material, but it really doesn't. She's offered up quite of a bit of variation in terms of sound and subject material. But as usual, some reviewers are trying to tag it as another breakup album with the same subject material, when it's not at all.… Expand
  52. manojd98
    Sep 4, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj Manoj… Expand
  53. km0674551
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adele never seizes to amaze her fans. "25" is more than just an album. It is a story about moving forward and forgiving others. It is a continuation of her last album, "21." Everyone can relate to parts of this album in one way or another. Adele's powerful voice gives listeners courage and inspiration. It is no surprise that this was the fastest-selling album in Canada. I highly recommend giving this album a listen.… Expand
  54. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    She literally destroyed everyone with this masterpiece. Maybe this album don't have THAT CULTURAL IMPACT like "25" had, but just listen to Hello, like it or not, Hello will be quoted in the next decades.
  55. FedericoBini
    Jun 29, 2017
    8
    Adele plays safe throughout the record, without really brining something different from her previous work. But if it's not broken, don't fix it: the result is a vulnerable album that proves once again how good of a songwriter Adele is and how powerful her voice is. The intimate '25' is one of the best album of the year.
  56. Dankols
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    It's not just an album, but a whole era that has revolutionized the music industry. This very era has beaten many imaginable and unthinkable records, has demonstrated not only a commercial mega-success, but also a qualitative success. This era has proved that real talent is still a priority in our world. This era has proved that people are still interested in texts about the eternal, andIt's not just an album, but a whole era that has revolutionized the music industry. This very era has beaten many imaginable and unthinkable records, has demonstrated not only a commercial mega-success, but also a qualitative success. This era has proved that real talent is still a priority in our world. This era has proved that people are still interested in texts about the eternal, and not in a meaningless set of words. And this era has proved that bored bits never replace the quality and "live" musical and instrumental accompaniment.… Expand
  57. Georcino
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    Vocals, Lyrics, Instrumentations and Production - right on the mark.. Every time Adele makes real music fulled with true feelings. And doesnt matter that most of her songs are sad, she's extremly good in this, Each record is uniqe, every single ballad sounds different. As in her visual imidge, Adele doesn't chasing goal "to be actual only in 2015, to be in trend", she makes timeless music.
  58. MigueleBotelho
    Jun 6, 2017
    9
    25 by Adele - Reviw by Miguelê
    Relationsheep between the songs: I like very much! 9/10
    1. Hello: just okay! Good for the first single. 9/10; 2. Send My Love: Very good one too! I don't know if it was good for second single. 8/10 3. I Miss You: well, I didn't like too much this song... sorry! 5/10 4. When We Were Young: wonderfull song! I love it! One of the betters! 10/10 5. Remedy:    25 by Adele - Reviw by Miguelê
    Relationsheep between the songs: I like very much! 9/10
    1. Hello: just okay! Good for the first single. 9/10;
    2. Send My Love: Very good one too! I don't know if it was good for second single. 8/10
    3. I Miss You: well, I didn't like too much this song... sorry! 5/10
    4. When We Were Young: wonderfull song! I love it! One of the betters! 10/10
    5. Remedy: Amazing! I like too much this! Thank you Adele! 10/10
    6. Water Under the Bridge: Good one! I wouldn't put its like a single, but okay. 9/10
    7. River Lea: The song is not so good, but it's not bad... 6/10
    8. Love In The Dark: What was that????? I love this song!! Wonderfull!! 10/10
    9. Million Years Ago: amazing acustic!! I love this very much! 10/10
    10. All I Ask: The best song of the album! I don't have words to describes what I feel... 10/10
    11. I hoped a little more for the end, sorry... but I like the song! 8/10    … Expand
  59. classehenry
    May 22, 2017
    10
    25 is just a masterpiece . She just with her voice can touch your soul, in this album once again she show you how good she is like songwriter, her voice is so unique.
  60. Vinaysoni
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Adele is back and Adele is back in major force with "25". From her momentous comeback hit "Hello", we all knew Adele was about to make one of the greatest comebacks after 4 long years since her exceptionally large, Grammy Winning album "21".. 25 though has a different sound and feel bound to strike chords in most, if not all people. Her vocals through the entire album, along with theAdele is back and Adele is back in major force with "25". From her momentous comeback hit "Hello", we all knew Adele was about to make one of the greatest comebacks after 4 long years since her exceptionally large, Grammy Winning album "21".. 25 though has a different sound and feel bound to strike chords in most, if not all people. Her vocals through the entire album, along with the Piano… Expand… Expand
  61. SomePersona
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    A nicely deep and elegantly soothing album. The production and mixing here is just masterwork, mostly because it perfectly compliments the voice of Adele Adkins. The variety in the songs (musically, not lyrically) and resulting track listing are great as well.
  62. shtnote
    Dec 20, 2016
    8
    So, I kinda expected more from Adele. But I think I got the wrong ideia of the concept of 25. I was waiting a huge sucess of Soul and R&B like it happened with the amazing 21. And so, 25 came out and I listen to a different kind of ballad, more like pop. It took me a while to understand what she was saying but I understood that she wants to take her fans on a journey and so she did withSo, I kinda expected more from Adele. But I think I got the wrong ideia of the concept of 25. I was waiting a huge sucess of Soul and R&B like it happened with the amazing 21. And so, 25 came out and I listen to a different kind of ballad, more like pop. It took me a while to understand what she was saying but I understood that she wants to take her fans on a journey and so she did with more understandable language (after all, is pop culture). I had to magnify my vision about Adele that she can put a variety of genres in herself, as a musician. 25 is a "make-up" album, is different of 19 and 21, that were break-up albuns It's a really difficult thing to talk about yourself and yourself when you're not exactly sad, like in 19, so 25 is about how she is doing with her life now that she "has it all". For the concept, is a really good album. About the songs, I missed I little lyrism from River Lea, and, sorry, I just hated Send My Love (To Your New Lover).My prize of best song is going to Water Under the Bridge, because she attended to the concept of herself and the pop genre and got the real power of her voice for the type of music.… Expand
  63. BossCharn
    Nov 30, 2016
    9
    A very great album that could be called masterpiece. She puts much of her energy into singing and her feeling too. However, the are some certain steps back down from her last album.

    My Top 3;
    1. Hello
    2. Water Under the Bridge
    3. Remedy
  64. noahmanning14
    Nov 24, 2016
    10
    It may have been awhile but English vocalist and songwriter Adele makes an amazing and perfect comeback with 25. She does amazing at making another perfect album. 25 broke the record for the most albums sold in the first week of sales in tons of countries especially the U.S. and the U.K. It sold over 17.4 million copies in les than two months and eventually sold over 20 million copies andIt may have been awhile but English vocalist and songwriter Adele makes an amazing and perfect comeback with 25. She does amazing at making another perfect album. 25 broke the record for the most albums sold in the first week of sales in tons of countries especially the U.S. and the U.K. It sold over 17.4 million copies in les than two months and eventually sold over 20 million copies and like 21 was certified Diamond by the RIAA. Not only was it the best selling album of 2015 but also one of the best selling albums of all time. It spawned three U.S. Billboard Hot 100 top twenty hits including the smash hit Hello that debuted a top the chart, sold 12.3 copies, and the video is the most watched video in its first 24 hours it also broke the record for the shortest time to get a 100 million view and in only 88 days it broke the record for the shortest time to get a billion views. Thats why I love the album so much and why I feel it is the best album of 2015.… Expand
  65. Ricko
    Nov 9, 2016
    8
    25 became one of the most highly anticipated records in pop circles in years after the massive success of her enjoyable sophomore album "21". "25" is the follow up that the majority of Adele fans and mostly certainly her record company executives wanted and is worth the wait. Very similar in style and mood to "21", "25" is full of "lighter in the air" moments, decently written ballads that25 became one of the most highly anticipated records in pop circles in years after the massive success of her enjoyable sophomore album "21". "25" is the follow up that the majority of Adele fans and mostly certainly her record company executives wanted and is worth the wait. Very similar in style and mood to "21", "25" is full of "lighter in the air" moments, decently written ballads that are suped up and produced to sound epic and anthemic. The production is extremely strong on the record and really is what steals the show and makes the album as good as it sounds, putting Adele's amazing voice at the front of everything. There are undoubtedly some great tracks on show here but I would wonder how well some of the "filler" tracks would hold up without the production work in the studio. The songwriting is occasionally thin but beefed up by the studio work. Having said this, there are no bad songs on the album and when it's good your talking about songs that burrow deep into your mind. Like "21", it's the singles from "25" that are the highlights of the album.… Expand
  66. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    i think it is typical Adele's album but i love her voice her songwriting skills i dont like to listen music about love but even these songs can make me sad
  67. mchlkirk77
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    WOW!!!!!!!! It's so funny, because I was initially disappointed that there were not more tracks that were as soulful and catchy as "Rolling in the Deep". So much so, that I didn't listen to the cd for another ten days or so. However, after listening to it many more time, I think this cd is truly masterful. The production is amazing, on every song, and although the overall tone of theWOW!!!!!!!! It's so funny, because I was initially disappointed that there were not more tracks that were as soulful and catchy as "Rolling in the Deep". So much so, that I didn't listen to the cd for another ten days or so. However, after listening to it many more time, I think this cd is truly masterful. The production is amazing, on every song, and although the overall tone of the cd is a bit somber, there are songs with a beat that are catchy and feel more upbeat than the lyrics. And, as far as a heart-felt cd go, this one exceeds all expectations, and aren't we all in the mood for that sometimes? Adele's voice and passion and soul are unmatched by anyone around today, anywhere.… Expand
  68. Noeyz
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    This album is very Real !! ,Her writing skill is untouchable and she can spread her emotional to anyone ..
    My favorite is Water under the bridge ,Hello and When we 're young
  69. gustavonever
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Como era de se esperar Adele traz um álbum cheio de emoções muito bem exploradas através de letras honestas e melodias que favorecem sua voz potente.
  70. Daydreameow
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    This is amazing work! I am a Daydreamer from Russia and I have waited this album for 4 years and finally I can hear these beautiful 14 songs. My favourite song is All i Ask. I think Adele made a great job, but 25 is only in second place in my rating of her albums. 21 - 25 - 19
  71. Timi
    Aug 25, 2016
    9
    While some of these songs don't connect as much als every Song on 21 did, the record is full of standout tracks most current artists can only hope to be Part of their discography
  72. EvanMar
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    An honest confession.Since her iconic ''21''she became a mother,casted her frustrating love past away and joined the maturity era.What is new in 25 is the music styles she deals with,the gospel style rivel lea,the powerfull ballad all i ask,the upbeating send my love.furthermore,lets take into account that 25 does not include covers.you ve got 15 genuine songs.no need to say more.its Adele anyway
  73. Jose192125
    Jul 11, 2016
    10
    Amo este albúm como si fuera mi propio hijo, Esta genial! Muy Bonito ;) Espere mucho tiempo para que Adele sacara su tercer albúm de estudio y valio la pena la espera!
  74. LuizFenrando
    Jun 24, 2016
    7
    O álbum é chato, parece que todas as músicas são a mesma, algumas salvam e são bacanas, mas outras são descartáveis, o primeiro álbum é muitooo melhor em comparação a esse
  75. SumitSumbria
    May 10, 2016
    8
    25 is a very beautiful album to listen. The overall emotion of the album is worth praise along with Adele's extraoridinary vocal delivery. I could have given 9/10 or more to this album but the production is not upto the mark and something lacks in the album. So, I was compelled to give 8 points to it. The album is inspired by Madonna's critical and commercial success "Ray of Light",25 is a very beautiful album to listen. The overall emotion of the album is worth praise along with Adele's extraoridinary vocal delivery. I could have given 9/10 or more to this album but the production is not upto the mark and something lacks in the album. So, I was compelled to give 8 points to it. The album is inspired by Madonna's critical and commercial success "Ray of Light", particularly the track " Million Years Ago", 2015 version of "Frozen". Very much was expected from Adele this time but 25 came out as 21 part 2. Nothing new!  
    Favourite tracks - When We Were Young, Hello, River Lea, All I Ask and Piano in Remedy just steals my heart.    … Expand
  76. clei
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Even though 25 is not so different from 21, the album still is amazing. Also, her vocals got really better than before, performances from ''Hello'' and ''All I ask'' prove that.
  77. vako-gogaladze
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    the best alboum i've ever heard.There’s only one artist whose return, after a nearly five-year absence, is powerful enough to tilt pop culture on its axis like this—which can make it hard to bring the expectations for her new third album, 25, back down to human scale. The singer herself has already said in numerous interviews that she would be crazy to try to match the astonishing successthe best alboum i've ever heard.There’s only one artist whose return, after a nearly five-year absence, is powerful enough to tilt pop culture on its axis like this—which can make it hard to bring the expectations for her new third album, 25, back down to human scale. The singer herself has already said in numerous interviews that she would be crazy to try to match the astonishing success of 2011’s 21, the sophomore knockout that went on to sell more than 30 million copies and saturate airwaves so thoroughly that the final notes of “Someone Like You” are probably still ricocheting off the surface of some distant planet.… Expand
  78. mountolympus1
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Excellent album. Made me appreciate her talent even more! She is the best artist of the 2010's. My favorite songs on this is send my love, water under the bridge , and love in the dark.
  79. AndresGZ97
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    She is a true artist, not only vocally , also as a person , I love his music , is like an orgasm for your ears , and excellent company , I can not wait to hear more of their music .
  80. Psikolog
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    As you can expect from Adele, album is very solid lyrically. We can see that she's trying to do a little bit energic songs as well and they're good as her ballads. Melodies are satisfying. It's definitely worth buying, 25 is a pretty strong and unique album for a comeback which has been waited for very long time from the fans.
  81. Mangaeyes
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    9/10 - "Whether she's holding notes with the strength of a suspension bridge or enjoying a rare lighthearted "whoo-hoo!" on "Sweetest Devotion," her incredible phrasing – the way she can infuse any line with nuance and power – is more proof that she's among the greatest interpreters of romantic lyrics" - Rolling Stone
  82. WillJonesM
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    I realy like it! In First Adele is a great interpreter with a big emotional voice and a beautiful melismatic talent. The vocals from this album are very clean as well as "19" and "21". That album looks the same formula the she use on "21" but the songs are so differents and originals just like we hope when the subject matter is Adele. That work sounds very emotional but a little moreI realy like it! In First Adele is a great interpreter with a big emotional voice and a beautiful melismatic talent. The vocals from this album are very clean as well as "19" and "21". That album looks the same formula the she use on "21" but the songs are so differents and originals just like we hope when the subject matter is Adele. That work sounds very emotional but a little more joyful than "21". I realy like it!… Expand
  83. beto102
    Feb 7, 2016
    8
    Adele is probably the perfect model that shows society that you don't need to be a starving artist in order to succeed in music. The album is full of a strange melancholy that I still can't explain, but that Adele makes me feel every time I listen to her. If there's something I don't like about her, is her lack of reinvention, always staying in the generic balade love song, but thatAdele is probably the perfect model that shows society that you don't need to be a starving artist in order to succeed in music. The album is full of a strange melancholy that I still can't explain, but that Adele makes me feel every time I listen to her. If there's something I don't like about her, is her lack of reinvention, always staying in the generic balade love song, but that doesn't mean her album is really enjoyable.… Expand
  84. GabrielRabelo
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Adele entrega ótimos vocais e composições, 25 é sem dúvidas o melhor álbum de 2015, não o meu preferido, mas tenho que admitir que a Adele realmente deixou todos com o gostinho de "Quero mais", All I Ask é a minha favorita, me arrepio todinho ouvindo essa música, o cd tem ótimas faixas para serem singles, espero que a Adele escolha-os bem.
  85. hivton_almeida
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    Definitivamente 25 foi o melhor disco de 2015, salvou o mercado fonográfico atual que anda em defasagem. Com seus tons tristes, misturados com a sensação de recomeço, nos faz sentir como leitores dos próximos capítulos de uma excelente história, a qual vem sendo contada desde o 19.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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