25
by Adele
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 :)
  4. jevon
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Pretty solid record...don't compare it with 21 cause it's something different. Best song hands down is All i ask, but I like send my love and when we were young. Water under the bridge caught me by surprise too. This is gonna be another classic by a timeless artist..adele
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Wael
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Here's a track-by-track review to Adele's third studio album, "25":

    1. Hello: This song is too infamously good to be reviewed. We've all been hung up on it. We all listened until our ears bled. A great opener for the album. 10. 2. Send My Love (To Your New Lover): If this isn't the catchiest song Adele has ever sung, then I don't know what is. It's a great very-well-delivered song    Here's a track-by-track review to Adele's third studio album, "25":

    1. Hello: This song is too infamously good to be reviewed. We've all been hung up on it. We all listened until our ears bled. A great opener for the album. 10.

    2. Send My Love (To Your New Lover): If this isn't the catchiest song Adele has ever sung, then I don't know what is. It's a great very-well-delivered song in which Adele points one last middle finger at an ex. Catchy and well-produced, but still catches the core of Adele. 9.

    3. I Miss You: the production, awesomely held by Mr. Epworth, tumbles with Adele's smoky and beautiful vocals floating on it. Despite the lack of instruments, the track still hits hard. Try not to dance-sob at this one (I don't know what dance-sobbing is). 8.

    4. When We Were Young: The song that is most reminiscent of the sound of 21, the song hits harder than it should. "Let me photograph you in this light / In case it is the last time / That we might be exactly like we were / Before we realized we were sad of getting old". This one is sure to struck a chord in every human being. 8.5.

    5. Remedy: Back working with Ryan Tedder, Adele and the genius producer made a very worthy successor to their "Rumour Has It". This is the thing everybody wants to hear: Adele's stripped down raw vocals over a simple piano, promising to be our remedy. Beautiful. 8.

    6. Water Under the Bridge: Sounds like nothing Adele has ever done before. And it really suits her. A solid track that may as well grow on you more and more with each listen. 8.

    7. River Lea: Such a great song. There's nothing to be said here. Everything works. Lyrics. Vocals. Production. Great song. 9.5.

    8. Love in the Dark: Yet another track reminiscent of the 21 sound. A great song that is an obvious single choice. Adele does here what she does best: leave listeners in heartache. The orchestral feel even aggravates things. 9.5.

    9. Million Years Ago: The jewel of the disc. That guitar riff. That killer chorus. That raw vocal performance. It is safe to say that this is one of the most genuine and beautiful Adele has ever created. 10(++++++++).

    10. All I Ask: Adele's vulnerability kills the song over that simplistic piano-based production, as she asks her lover to "give me a memory i can use". Yet another beautiful track. 8.5.

    11. Sweetest Devotion: Kicks off with a background voice of Angelo (her son), the song is, like the rest of the album, deep and well-arranged. The vocals hit so hard during the chorus, which makes the song a great closer to a very good record. 8.5.

    All in all, 25 is a step in another totally different direction from 21, yet an excellent follow-up to its 30-million-selling predecessor. 9.    … Expand
  8. tito909
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    is this album deserve all tht waiting ????? i think yes its ... maybe people who waiting this album will be as 21 will be disappointed but adele said it 25 will be make up album so its very very good one and i gave it 9 cz there r one song from 25 is really not good its i miss you but the rest of the album is awesome ( sorry for my bad english)
  9. francisrgo
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    A great predecessor to her smash breaking album "21!" Her voice has gained so much depth from the last album and able to transcend the lyrics further, it is so surreal. There really is nothing Adele can't do. "25" is more free and reflects on the passage of time rather than completely reminisce about lost love. Yes some song's clearly touches on that subject (Hello, Love in the Dark) butA great predecessor to her smash breaking album "21!" Her voice has gained so much depth from the last album and able to transcend the lyrics further, it is so surreal. There really is nothing Adele can't do. "25" is more free and reflects on the passage of time rather than completely reminisce about lost love. Yes some song's clearly touches on that subject (Hello, Love in the Dark) but it is more about acceptance and moving forward. The rest of the songs are a tribute to her new love, son and life (Remedy, River Lea, Sweetest Devotion). It is great to have her back!… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. FredinToronto
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Exactly what I want from Adele. It's really silly to concern ourselves whether she is breaking new ground or playing it safe. Can you imagine critics talking that way about Frank Sinatra or any other classic crooner. This is one of my favourite albums of 2015 and I hope that Adele sticks to her knitting going forward.
  13. vinzlima
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Ela não e culpada pelas expectativas que criei, o álbum é muito bom. Mas, e evidente que ouve uma queda muito grande do 21 para o 25. Talvez quando se passar algum tempo eu possa voltar aqui e dar uma nota maior caso eu sinta o que o álbum quer dizer.
  14. Nateolius
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First thing to say is: what makes a good record?
    Without doubt, amongst the important points there is maintaining a good balance. Although I personally love ballads and sad songs, accompanied with a piano and a bunch of strings, 11 or more songs of the same kind can be overwhelmingly corny - and as negative would be an album made of mere up-tempos and poppy songs.
    With Adele the risk is to unwillingly fall in the first case-scenario. She is queen of drama, and she nails every single heartbreaking or tears-dropping song, and therefore she may easily tempted to put together a dozen or so of them, then name that group and release it as a record.
    However, I don't think she did that with 25. As someone would expect, this album contains numerous ballads, from "Remedy" to "All I Ask", with piano as a constant instrument throughout them, but they are well balanced by a few more catchy and poppy tunes, as "Send My Love (To Your New Love)", which sounds like a breakthrough for Adele, and "Water Under The Bridge", another pop song that reminds a suspended bubble in which the voice reverberates. Along with those tracks, we can find more "19-ish" sounds like in "Million Years Ago", where Adele's voice is followed by a guitar, this time taking inspiration from Spanish and French music.
    To be honest, 25 could still be judged a little bit too sweet and sad, and someone could also dare saying "boring after a few songs", but it is a matter of taste.
    As for the themes, we finally see Adele literally on the other side of a relationship: in "Love You In The Dark" we hear her telling a man she can't love him anymore, and to take off his eyes from her. It is one of the most emotional tracks, with intense strings playing along the piano, and the voice weaved on them as a continuous web.
    In "I Miss You", probably the most smoky and intriguing song, she touches the sphere of sexuality singing "Treat me soft but touch me cruel". And here we see another peculiarity of 25: the bigger maturity if compared with 19 or 21, which spreads all over the record, soaking into every melody.
    Nostalgia and memories flood in "When We Were Young", where Adele showcases all her vocal range - with stunning low notes I have to say -, "Million Years Ago" and "River Lea". This last song is worth mentioning for its gospel-like chorus and its nature as "Tottenham's hymn".
    Closing the record, we find "All I Ask" and "Sweetest Devotion". The former is a beautiful piano-driven ballad, composed together with Bruno Mars, in which Adele puts lots of passion and vocal skills, through melismas and a massive key change at the end.
    The last track, "Sweetest Devotion" is dedicated to his son and, generally, to her new life with her husband and her child. It is, as the lyrics say, an explosion of joy and love. Heart-melting the voice of her kid at the beginning and at the end.
    Summing up, Adele's "25" is another masterpiece containing musical pearls shining with depth and emotion, and somehow overcoming her last album, "21".    … Expand
  15. don4of4
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    "Send My Love" and "I Miss You," tracks 2 & 3 respectively, were underwhelming, however the rest of the album was on point. Definitely worth the money, but don't be afraid to pick up a copy!
  16. oliverisamazing
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    I feel everyone is being rough to Adele. They have basically stated that the reasons why this album is so bad, is because it took 4 years. Unlike Rihanna, quality pop-star artists can't wipe their **** ass to find 15 songs that all sound the same. Although, Adele's album sounds familiar to her 21 days, she also has ventured out into new sounds eg. (Send My Love). The album is Adele at herI feel everyone is being rough to Adele. They have basically stated that the reasons why this album is so bad, is because it took 4 years. Unlike Rihanna, quality pop-star artists can't wipe their **** ass to find 15 songs that all sound the same. Although, Adele's album sounds familiar to her 21 days, she also has ventured out into new sounds eg. (Send My Love). The album is Adele at her best. Can you blame her? She got 30 million sales on 21! Why wouldn't you create a similar album! I love everything on this album, and I definitely think you will too. Also, anyone who is purposely negatively rating this album, or has no reasons to why they are negatively rating this album, can go keep on sucking Taylor Swift's generic, overrated dick. K thanks, bye.… Expand
  17. jgp97
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    Adele's new album 25 probably won't live up to the legacy of 21, but it shouldn't be compared to it since it isn't trying to be 21. 25 is a great album, holding a roster of amazing songs that will probably be playing on the radio nonstop for the next year. This is an album worth buying.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. MalArken
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    the most vocally-skilled, genius singer-songwriter has done it again, and she never disappoints.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    Adele nos tiene acostumbrado a la perfección, y este álbum no es menos. Simplemente brutal.
  30. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    This album is just a pure perfection for me, nothing is bad, everything is so good.
  31. heyphoenix
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Stunning, as always, building upon the soulful sound she's created in 21. Love When We Were Young.
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. rafaelffraposo
    Oct 25, 2022
    9
    Um Álbum muito bom...
    Sensualidade, vocais...
    E nós conectamo-nos com ele!
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. Muddsjr
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    Adeles long awaited comeback album is never particularly baffling; it stays moderately safe. But at the same time it's hard to avoid the dwelling of emotion in When We Were Young or River Lea. All choruses seem to click, and 25 stays moderately cool with its bigger sound and rare boring moments, it's just about a worthy return.
  38. thaleslucas
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    Finally we have a new work from Adele, after four years listening to its predecessor, "21". The creation’s process and development of the album was subtle and reading, but it was worth the wait. As Adele said in an interview with Rolling Stone, the album brings a bit of maternal essence - citing "Ray of Light" by Madonna as an inspiration.

    The album begins with the powerful ballad    Finally we have a new work from Adele, after four years listening to its predecessor, "21". The creation’s process and development of the album was subtle and reading, but it was worth the wait. As Adele said in an interview with Rolling Stone, the album brings a bit of maternal essence - citing "Ray of Light" by Madonna as an inspiration.

    The album begins with the powerful ballad "Hello", which took more than six months to complete. It’s obviously a farewell to that Adele's "21", a farewell to her lover who broke her heart. This is complement on "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" in which Adele sings account that finally overcame and gave up, and it's even kind enough to say to your ex send reminders to your new love and advises him to treat it best.

    In previous album, Adele was unsure, but in "I Miss You" she is more confident and provocative, to metaphorically explain that your love is now true and lasting and that it makes her so well that she misses her man when he’s far away. And in "When We Were Young" she declares this intense love with memories, and admits that she may be able to be the "Remedy" for everything.

    It’s also worth noting wonderful and touching tracks like "Water Under the Bridge", "Love in the Dark," "Million Years Ago", it’s talk about so much things that she misses that was took of her when she did success worldwide and had to leave the old e calm life, and "All I Ask", which the latter had additional composition of Bruno Mars and was wonderful in Adele's voice.

    Motherhood influenced Adele to make its lighter composition and the most creative production, enjoy more music rather than maintaining the simplicity of a piano. "I Miss You" and "Sweet Devotion", produced by the incredible Paul Epworth, and "Water Under the Bridge", with touches by Greg Kurstin, are the main instrumental changes Adele, but "Send My Love" and “River Lea”, produced by Max Martin, Shellback and Danger Mouse, brings an environment which refers to the album "19" and songs like "Right As Rain", "My Same", “Cold Shoulder” and "Tired".

    Finally, as many musical critics say, an artist only truly finds its essence when it releases third album and here we have the "25" with 11 tracks bringing the most complete, real and emotional word by Adele Adkins, a woman who is in constant personal growth and professional. I’m not a fan, but this need to be admit, that’s all.    … Expand
  39. Shivam_Murari
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    The year's most awaited album 25 is finally here. The first listen itself is pretty impressive. The album has been on repeat since I got it, except for some songs which I skip sometimes. Yes, it is a good album, but it's not timeless. It doesn't live up to the hype. Perhaps the small duration between the launch of the lead single, Hello, and the album, actually overhyped the album, apartThe year's most awaited album 25 is finally here. The first listen itself is pretty impressive. The album has been on repeat since I got it, except for some songs which I skip sometimes. Yes, it is a good album, but it's not timeless. It doesn't live up to the hype. Perhaps the small duration between the launch of the lead single, Hello, and the album, actually overhyped the album, apart from the fact that 21 was such a blockbuster. The opening is going to be massive but eventually that would act as a poison to the otherwise fine album. It would get criticized for not having the material of that high quality.

    The salient feature of this album is it's omnipresent Adele-ness and Bruno Mars sincerity on one song (which is easily the best song). The lyrics aren't as great as they were on 21, some songs (I Miss You, Send My Love, Sweet Devotion) seem a bit strained. However, Love in the Dark and Sweet Devotion are songs which have the capacity to grow on the listeners, as they have the necessary depth.

    But at the end of the day, Adele's vocals (despite minor amounts of audible auto-tune) make even an average, repetitive songs (I Miss You) sound beautiful and that's what her fans chiefly look out for. I, for one, think the album could have been better. It's great, but not perfect.

    The best songs are:

    1. All I Ask
    2. When We Were Young
    3. Hello
    4. A Million Years Ago
    5. Water Under the Bridge.

    Misses:
    1. I Miss You
    2. Remedy
    3. River Lea (too much niche)

    Final rating: 7.5/10

    Necessary comparisons?

    25 Vs 21
    25. I was never a great fan of 21. It's a very sad record. So is this one, but 25 has an edge. I love quite a few songs on 21, nonetheless.

    25 Vs 1989 (Taylor Swift)
    1989. Might sound a little irrelevant comparison to some, but 1989 was the biggest (pop) record of last year and 25 is of this year. Apart from that, the two records share a few co-writers and style. 1989 is a glossy, young age record, but it is near-perfect. It doesn't sound strained or wannabe at any point. It is a wholesome record for it's demography. 25, on the other hand, tries a little hard at multiple points. The competition is neck-to-neck, but 1989 has a small edge.    … Expand
  40. davidforever98
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    It's her BEST album yet.. She did not really change her style but this album is vocally,lyrically and musically a lot better than 21 and 19. I am so proud her
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. MinaGharouni
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    Adele's songs always give that special feeling to the listener, and surely she isn't a singer that all of the ages would love. Adele has many fans, especially young people. Her voice is truly beautiful and touching/ moving. I would have liked to give it a 10, but i gave -2 points because Adele is a singer and not an actress, her acting in her video clips are 0, but her voice is 10. I wouldAdele's songs always give that special feeling to the listener, and surely she isn't a singer that all of the ages would love. Adele has many fans, especially young people. Her voice is truly beautiful and touching/ moving. I would have liked to give it a 10, but i gave -2 points because Adele is a singer and not an actress, her acting in her video clips are 0, but her voice is 10. I would also give 10 points to her song called " Hello".… Expand
  44. 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.
  45. Sadblee
    Nov 23, 2015
    8
    Sin dudas la espera valió la pena. Cuando empecé a escuchar el disco me sentí un poco decepcionado de Adele pero ahora no puedo dejar de escucharlo, todas las canciones son adictivas! Es imposible compararlo con "21" puesto que "21" es un disco extraordinario y "25" es solo un buen disco. No estoy decepcionado, cada canción refleja una historia y eso vale mucho. Me parece que "25" tieneSin dudas la espera valió la pena. Cuando empecé a escuchar el disco me sentí un poco decepcionado de Adele pero ahora no puedo dejar de escucharlo, todas las canciones son adictivas! Es imposible compararlo con "21" puesto que "21" es un disco extraordinario y "25" es solo un buen disco. No estoy decepcionado, cada canción refleja una historia y eso vale mucho. Me parece que "25" tiene buenos sonidos y muy bonitas letras, pero no es lo mejor que nos ha dado Adele.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. drake2
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    First of all its not like her previous two albums because the theme (break up) has completely changed.
    so is it worth the wait ?? answer is "no". although its good in a different way but lacking solid tracks like in previous albums.
    personally I'm disappointed because all of the wait seems waste. best tracks are " hello", "when we were young", "millions year ago" and "all I ask". But    First of all its not like her previous two albums because the theme (break up) has completely changed.
    so is it worth the wait ?? answer is "no". although its good in a different way but lacking solid tracks like in previous albums.
    personally I'm disappointed because all of the wait seems waste.
    best tracks are " hello", "when we were young", "millions year ago" and "all I ask".
    But don't get me wrong,it's still better than every single album out there.    … Expand
  48. trolololama
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    I really really really like this album. It's definitely one of my favourite albums of 2015. I haven't always been the biggest Adele fan; honestly, I thought her songs got boring quite after a while since they all sounded the same. It's not the case with this album. I really like most of the songs, and they're all pretty different, and each has a special element that distinguishes it fromI really really really like this album. It's definitely one of my favourite albums of 2015. I haven't always been the biggest Adele fan; honestly, I thought her songs got boring quite after a while since they all sounded the same. It's not the case with this album. I really like most of the songs, and they're all pretty different, and each has a special element that distinguishes it from the other. I didn't like Send My Love upon the first listen but now it's among my favourites. Some of my other favourites are: Million Years Ago, All I Ask, When We Were Young and Love in the Dark. Overall, it's a great album, and one of the best releases of 2015.… Expand
  49. Aless15
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    This album has an awkward sound. I found it similar to 21 with songs like Hello, When We Where Young and All I Ask. This seems to me that she was a little inspired from 21. Songs like Send My Love (To Your New Lover), Million Years Ago and Sweetest devotion bring a different sound that make the album unique. I think it was clever to release the album so close to Christmas because it is hasThis album has an awkward sound. I found it similar to 21 with songs like Hello, When We Where Young and All I Ask. This seems to me that she was a little inspired from 21. Songs like Send My Love (To Your New Lover), Million Years Ago and Sweetest devotion bring a different sound that make the album unique. I think it was clever to release the album so close to Christmas because it is has many soft and calm songs that fit perfectly with the season. I don't think this album is like 21 in sound. 21 was extraordinary, 25 is pretty good. I am not disappointed, I know that you cannot write albums like that one every day. I think 25 has a great sound and beautiful lyrics but it is not the best.… Expand
  50. MatRevo
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    This album is phenomenal! Adele proved us that the hype for this album is well deserved. The lyrics, her vocals, it's all amazing. However, Adele might need reinvention for her next album before she starts to bore people. And I am also hoping for more depth in her music. She needs to get over her ex and start composing songs about other things.
  51. darrist
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    I've been a big fan of Adele since the beginning and I do think 25 is a solid album. I wish she would have been a little more brave sonically/topically especialy considering how great a track like "I Miss You" sounds. Songs like "All I Ask" "Million Years Ago" and "Love In The Dark" are beautiful songs and I definitely enjoy them but...they are Adele buy the numbers. As a follow up to 21 II've been a big fan of Adele since the beginning and I do think 25 is a solid album. I wish she would have been a little more brave sonically/topically especialy considering how great a track like "I Miss You" sounds. Songs like "All I Ask" "Million Years Ago" and "Love In The Dark" are beautiful songs and I definitely enjoy them but...they are Adele buy the numbers. As a follow up to 21 I believe 21 had songs that stood out as single potential but I've found that overall I enjoy more tracks off of 25 9 compared to 6-7 songs off 21.… Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Альбом на голову выше предшественника, сильны как синглы так и альбомные треки. Сильная работа.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. Krish0211
    Jun 19, 2021
    8
    It's a great album, even though not as good as 21 but still some incredible songs
  60. edpzap
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    A good album, with Million Years Ago and All I Ask being her best work on this album
  61. 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.
  62. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Good ballades very emotional Remedy is my favourite song off the whole album.
  63. FrodoFraggins
    Nov 25, 2015
    7
    This album certainly doesn't live up to the standard of her first two albums. I guess the writers block really hit her hard as this album comes across as very safe and uninspired. 'Hello' is a very good song and there are a few other solid ones as well. but overall, this isn't a particularly memorable album.
  64. Ipodee78
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    Adele returns. Yes, 25 is nothing new. It's the same old Adele being confessional and baring her soul. It's not a rebirth in any way, save the last track Sweetest Devotion about her newborn child. The album could have been about her new role as a mother, the joy. Instead, there is still that tinge of being unable to let go although she wants to. Sometimes, she's bitter. By the time you areAdele returns. Yes, 25 is nothing new. It's the same old Adele being confessional and baring her soul. It's not a rebirth in any way, save the last track Sweetest Devotion about her newborn child. The album could have been about her new role as a mother, the joy. Instead, there is still that tinge of being unable to let go although she wants to. Sometimes, she's bitter. By the time you are halfway through the album and left with the last few tracks before Sweetest Devotion, you will somehow feel mentally exhausted. The best tracks on the album are Send My Love (a surprising collaboration with Max Martin and Shellback), I Miss You, Sweetest Devotion and Love Under The Bridge. Two of the three Target bonus tracks, Why Do You Love Me and Can't Let Go should be on he main album. 25 could have been much more, but it doesn't have to. Why fix it when it ain't broken. The album is not bad by any means, just not great. When Damon Albarn said 25 was very MOR, he was not far from the truth. He was just being honest. Still, watch Adele slay wrists and sales!… Expand
  65. asjklasjklas
    Nov 23, 2015
    7
    Adele isn’t an innovator—25 has notable musical progression that makes it not sound too much like 2011’s 21 and yet it’s not a distinctive departure from that very time she conquered the world. But she shouldn’t be: her vocals are controlled yet wildly free, expressing a maturity beyond her years and emoting compelling tales of romance we’ve heard time and time again, only from one ofAdele isn’t an innovator—25 has notable musical progression that makes it not sound too much like 2011’s 21 and yet it’s not a distinctive departure from that very time she conquered the world. But she shouldn’t be: her vocals are controlled yet wildly free, expressing a maturity beyond her years and emoting compelling tales of romance we’ve heard time and time again, only from one of modern music’s most divine vocal talents. Even when her balladry becomes cheesier than an order from your local diner, it’s beautifully sang. It’s wearying when you hear it throughout—she described 25 as a “make-up” record, however, it’s equally as concerned with the past as its predecessor is, if lead single “Hello” didn’t make it any clearer—but the formula works: 25 is set to sell the more copies in its opening week in history and we’ll likely hear them for the rest of our lives.

    The Max Martin-produced “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”, an obvious highlight that shows Adele is capable of singing catchy hooks too, is already destined to become her so-and-so-th number-one hit in numerous countries and AC radio stations should be ordering every single song right this second. As Adele has said, her initial vision of a follow-up to 21 was a “boring” album about “being a mom”, so let’s be that thankful. The music is grandiose, commonly exploring gospel and soul influences, and despite the many producers signed on, it manages to sound consistent and Adele remains a dominant force throughout. Adele and Damon Albarn’s material may never see the light of day—he called her “insecure” and “middle of the road”, quite unfairly—and her next record may go down the same road. But as disappointing as it may be to analyze for critics and cynics, 25 is a representation of a woman who has conquered the world and that’s not a boring story.    … Expand
  66. guits13
    Nov 24, 2015
    7
    Vocals on point, good lyrics, all that we could expect from Adele. But this album just sounds so repetitive, the songs aren't bad, but it fails to keep people interested. Just ok.
  67. Maurus
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    Adele's comeback is satisfactory. The album is the woman she became after '21', with a family, with a career made. But, the album is nothing different from things we have already heard, the only addictive thing here, that changes the perspective of many people to think this is the "album of the millennium": her voice.
    It's a good album. Just good, but deserves a 80 rating.
    Best track:    Adele's comeback is satisfactory. The album is the woman she became after '21', with a family, with a career made. But, the album is nothing different from things we have already heard, the only addictive thing here, that changes the perspective of many people to think this is the "album of the millennium": her voice.
    It's a good album. Just good, but deserves a 80 rating.

    Best track: 'I Miss You'
    Worst track: 'Water Under The Bridge'    … Expand
  68. 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
  69. Matin032
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    In the first-time listening,25 is what comes from Adele but not further. Except fresher tracks Million Years Ago and I Miss You, the rest is pleasant but usual. In fact, the blame is on Adele`s status: being loyalty to roots is boring while trying new styles is disappointing for her!
  70. Rapunxel
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    The truth is that everybody was waiting for something bigger than 21 and after all those years of expectations, we just have an "ok" comeback album. As herself said, she may never make an album like 21, but comparisons are inevitable. It's not more from the same but it's not a "whole new her". It's a bit disappointing because seems that she still had a lot of possibilities to work with theThe truth is that everybody was waiting for something bigger than 21 and after all those years of expectations, we just have an "ok" comeback album. As herself said, she may never make an album like 21, but comparisons are inevitable. It's not more from the same but it's not a "whole new her". It's a bit disappointing because seems that she still had a lot of possibilities to work with the same contemporary soul/pop sound aesthetic of 21. 25 it's more simple, there's few layers, then some songs sounds flat, with a poor instrumental, like "Hello". I don't understand the most of the choices she made in 25, like "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" and "Water Under the Bridge", but there are times when the simple sonority seems more close to the clear and organic, like in "I Miss You", "When We Were Young", "Love in the Dark" and "All I Ask". Anyway, it's a good album, but not good enough for a big comeback, and not good enough for a singer like Adele.… Expand
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. Eran
    Nov 20, 2015
    6
    It must be very difficult to release a new album when your previous release was arguably the one of the most influential albums of the the decade. Part of 21's success was its ability to introduce mature, indie pop to a mainstream audience. 25 has a similar approach, but the result is more uneven. Hello was a mediocre first single; thankfully there are much stronger tracks like I Miss You,It must be very difficult to release a new album when your previous release was arguably the one of the most influential albums of the the decade. Part of 21's success was its ability to introduce mature, indie pop to a mainstream audience. 25 has a similar approach, but the result is more uneven. Hello was a mediocre first single; thankfully there are much stronger tracks like I Miss You, River Lea and Water Under the Bridge. There are also bold efforts that backfire, such as Send My Love which sounds more like a Fergie song from 2006. The rest are ballads that show Adele's vocal abilities, yet most sound very dated. 25 will most definitely be a big hit. Yet time will tell whether the album is considered to be a classic.… Expand
  79. condythug
    Nov 22, 2015
    6
    very average album which is a far cry from her previous albums. seems like Adele is going through the motions for most of the songs and few of the songs will be remembered after a week. the only semi-decent song was "Hello"; the rest of the album are just filler and not worth the money.

    clearly Adele needs to settle down from raising her children and decide to focus fully on writing    very average album which is a far cry from her previous albums. seems like Adele is going through the motions for most of the songs and few of the songs will be remembered after a week. the only semi-decent song was "Hello"; the rest of the album are just filler and not worth the money.

    clearly Adele needs to settle down from raising her children and decide to focus fully on writing great songs if she don't want to be seen as a singer living on past glories. this album will burn off most of the goodwill from her previous albums and set records, but the album after this won't do as well anymore if she don't get her high standards back.    … Expand
  80. spongeswift
    Nov 11, 2017
    6
    25 reminds us that you can't stick to the same sound and expect it to work. 25 is 21's younger more sloppy sister. It has a few good songs but it is just not her best record. It is average for a pop/soul album. A few slow songs that have meh lyrics that are masked with good long high notes and quicker songs that are more radio friendly. What I'm trying to say here is that Adele never lost25 reminds us that you can't stick to the same sound and expect it to work. 25 is 21's younger more sloppy sister. It has a few good songs but it is just not her best record. It is average for a pop/soul album. A few slow songs that have meh lyrics that are masked with good long high notes and quicker songs that are more radio friendly. What I'm trying to say here is that Adele never lost her magic though. She piggybacked off of the support from 21 and made an underwhelming sequel to it.… Expand
  81. the_other_Lynch
    Nov 20, 2015
    6
    The album strength is within its single "Hello." Many of the b-sides on this album don't deliver that same punch that the song on 21 did. There are positives to pull out like the writing of Max Martin and Tobias Jesso Jr, but 25 sounds like its going along the same blueprint that 21 did before and it just comes of as bland.
  82. lydyanah
    Dec 10, 2015
    6
    Adele follows making beautiful music, but the album isn't better than the previous album 21, doesn't bring great innovations. Send my love, River Lea and Water Under the Bridge are the highlights.
  83. wildheart
    Nov 27, 2015
    6
    On "25", Adele keeps the sounds that made the success of "21" but adds to it a certain modernity. "Hello" is a perfect heartbreaking radio ballad, the Max Martin-produced track "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" and "Water Under The Bridge" (prod by the always suprising Ariel Reichtshaid) are the uplifting pop songs of the album, while "River Lea" and "I Miss You" are the dark soulfulOn "25", Adele keeps the sounds that made the success of "21" but adds to it a certain modernity. "Hello" is a perfect heartbreaking radio ballad, the Max Martin-produced track "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" and "Water Under The Bridge" (prod by the always suprising Ariel Reichtshaid) are the uplifting pop songs of the album, while "River Lea" and "I Miss You" are the dark soulful melodies you'd expect from Adele, with a more complex production than on "21".
    Adele isn't trying to make a departure from her old music on her third album but just offers what made us fall in love with her and her music in the first place : an endless honesty and an emotional record.    … Expand
  84. timeless99
    Jan 31, 2016
    6
    The great song on the album is Hello and many send my love to your lover. The rest of the album is mee ..21 was clearly her peak. She will sell a lot of 25 because 21 but not because 25 is great album,..I hope her next album is little bit more innovative than this.
  85. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    6
    I feel conflicted with this album, while it has some great different songs like River Lea and Send My Love (To Your New Lover), the rest is just that same-thing drama with the high notes.
  86. paulwilsonlogic
    May 6, 2016
    5
    In contrast what most people say, 25 is far away from what 21 was. After almost four years of absence, I was really expectant with Adele's third album. 21 changed my life and thanks to that record, I became a lover of soul music. I was so obsessed with that amazing golden soulful voice. But with a huge sadness in my heart, this is not what I was waiting for and I can guess why: Adele'sIn contrast what most people say, 25 is far away from what 21 was. After almost four years of absence, I was really expectant with Adele's third album. 21 changed my life and thanks to that record, I became a lover of soul music. I was so obsessed with that amazing golden soulful voice. But with a huge sadness in my heart, this is not what I was waiting for and I can guess why: Adele's lack of inspiration. 21 was a fruit of a an enormous break-up relationship and most of us could feel it in Adele's song lyrics. It seems that no song could overcome the inmortal "Someone Like You" and the raving amazing bluesy tone of "Rolling In The Deep". But the most regrettable thing is that Adele hid her soul in 25. Southern blues influence is not anymore. I can't even imagine that Adele's inspirations were Madonna and Taylor Swift for 25. Whaaat was that??. In conclusion, 25 is a simple forced-to-make pop record.… Expand
  87. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    5
    I am really torn on this album it isn't something I normally listen to but I didn't hate it but at the same time I don't think it quite lived up to all the hype it got. Sorry this review won't be much help all I can say is give it a listen and judge for yourself.
  88. BrushedRed
    Nov 22, 2015
    5
    It's not bad and not good. "Hello" sounded pretty samesy in comparison to her earlier work, and so my expectations were set to meh. This album has it's moments for sure, and as a whole it's ultimately pretty but dull, with many songs staying past their welcome. Her voice is beautiful, but there are only so many pop ballads a human can take.
  89. longjetty7
    Jun 24, 2016
    5
    You'd think that Adele, after selling millions of albums and reaching superstardom, and taking 4 years to write her next album, would come up with something a little more interesting than this. It's all very safe, very dull, very forgettable, and ultimately, very disappointing. There are some good tracks on here (Hello, I Miss You, When We Were Young), but the album is heavily front-loadedYou'd think that Adele, after selling millions of albums and reaching superstardom, and taking 4 years to write her next album, would come up with something a little more interesting than this. It's all very safe, very dull, very forgettable, and ultimately, very disappointing. There are some good tracks on here (Hello, I Miss You, When We Were Young), but the album is heavily front-loaded and loses steam on the back half, which is essentially all ballads. Also, I know pretty much everyone thinks Adele is an amazing vocalist, and I don't necessarily disagree, but she has a tendency to wail, and hearing track after track of her just belting it out gets exhausting.… Expand
  90. SadGirl
    Nov 20, 2015
    5
    After 21, which had great singles and nice album tracks and four year of expectation, Adele releases a very underwhelming album. Hello was good, not as good as 21 's singles but a solid track. Except Hello I can only point two more good tracks, Water Under The Bridge and I Miss You.
  91. Anje
    Nov 22, 2015
    5
    Very overrated. Some beautiful music but lyrically many are repetitive and banal. Brilliant voice but that does not equate to much if the songs are blah. If not for 21, this would not be popular. She is incredibly likeable and talented but half the album is filler. She needs to release instrumentals.
  92. joethealien
    Oct 6, 2017
    5
    so 21 was totally a quintessential breakup record. 19 was a solid debut filled with folksy and bluesy endeavours, Daydreamer and Melt My Heart to Stone being notable cuts. here, however, there's no progression.
    Adele is frequently compared to some of the greats, the late Amy Winehouse being one. Amy's musicality, lyricism and especially her voice grew into their own with the release of    so 21 was totally a quintessential breakup record. 19 was a solid debut filled with folksy and bluesy endeavours, Daydreamer and Melt My Heart to Stone being notable cuts. here, however, there's no progression.
    Adele is frequently compared to some of the greats, the late Amy Winehouse being one. Amy's musicality, lyricism and especially her voice grew into their own with the release of her timeless Back to Black record, leaving the United Kingdom eager to crank out a 60s-inspired soul revival. Adele's is undoubtedly one of the strongest voices of her mainstream pop generation, up there with Beyoncé's and Ariana's. Adele skyrocketed into the mainstream with her single "Rolling in the Deep," which is now rightfully placed on many a greatest songs of all time list. but nothing else in Adele's catalogue has anything even close to the robustness that RitD possesses.
    25 has a few standouts, such as the striking, sultry, Beyoncé 4-era slow jam I Miss You and the glittering, emotive ballad Remedy, which plays a lot like a better version of Adele's own Turning Tables.
    if Adele went into a more cinematic direction in the vein of the fierceness of I Miss You, maybe this record would stand out more in the current pop landscape. alas, the rest of this album gets gloopy and too over-sentimental. the blues edge of 19 is nowhere to be found and the soul power of 21 is quickly dulling. I know Adele has immense vocal talent, and some pretty good songwriting chops, but she is an artist who truly needs time to translate her strength into her lyrics, instead of rushing an entire era whose first two singles possess nearly identical structures and instrumentations. I hope her next album is more diverse and inventive, and I hope its far more meaningful.    … Expand
  93. selinap
    Sep 4, 2016
    5
    The first Adele album I listened to was 21 and it was so good that I wanted to listen to all her other projects so I found 19. After listening to 19, I realized I like that much better than 21 because it just got to me in a way 21 could not. All that said, I was really looking forward to her new project and when 25 was announced I was so happy. Dont get me wrong, its a nice enough CD butThe first Adele album I listened to was 21 and it was so good that I wanted to listen to all her other projects so I found 19. After listening to 19, I realized I like that much better than 21 because it just got to me in a way 21 could not. All that said, I was really looking forward to her new project and when 25 was announced I was so happy. Dont get me wrong, its a nice enough CD but I feel like we are going backwards. 21 was way better than 25 and 19 was way better than 21. It should be the other way round but alas! its not.
    It could be because when she was 19, the story and heartbreak was still fresh so trying to tell the story twice more didnt have the same effect.    … Expand
  94. cloud47
    Feb 14, 2017
    5
    Disappointed, not better than average,Well it's not good enough,She is the most overrated singer in history, humiliated to other hard-working singers
  95. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    Not much a change from her discography but still just as entertaining. The huge nostalgic "hello" is a great lead single as it provides a great summation of the record's sound. It's adele's delivery that takes the cake this time. Every song sounds catchy from the infectious "water under tge bridge " or the mournful "when we were young " she adds a few more favourites in a discographyNot much a change from her discography but still just as entertaining. The huge nostalgic "hello" is a great lead single as it provides a great summation of the record's sound. It's adele's delivery that takes the cake this time. Every song sounds catchy from the infectious "water under tge bridge " or the mournful "when we were young " she adds a few more favourites in a discography filled with them. Her lack of experiments do bog the album into mirror performances if past Lp's. It's a subtle easy listening you can return to despite not being changed by the experience.… Expand
  96. Mad-Hatter
    Nov 20, 2015
    3
    I wasn't very excited for this album because I knew Adele won't change her "full-ballad" style. And I was right. Her songs are good, but if she won't change her style then she become very repetitive. That's why the only song I enjoyed was Send My Love. Now go dislike this review fanboys.
  97. NWLH
    Nov 26, 2015
    3
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    In the end I feel like this album is the musical release of all the songs that were causing her writer's block. There are those "Adele-esque" songs, but they feel repetitive and re-hashed. There are those new style of songs for Adele, but they feel like someone else's songs ("Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" sounds like an MIA song    (Issues uploading full review. Here's the conclusion)

    In the end I feel like this album is the musical release of all the songs that were causing her writer's block. There are those "Adele-esque" songs, but they feel repetitive and re-hashed. There are those new style of songs for Adele, but they feel like someone else's songs ("Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" sounds like an MIA song without the gunshots). Emotionally, this album is underexplored and oversaturated making it feel like a collection of generic songs rather than an intimate album.    … Expand
  98. HugoStone
    Nov 20, 2015
    3
    Esperava-se um grande album, bem trabalhado e com musicas realmente que colasse na cabeça com qualidade,mas veio o mais do mesmo pra menos, infelizmente a Adele do 19 e 21 se foi, nunca mais será capaz de produzir um album tão perfeito como aqueles. De 3 a 5 musicas são o que se esperava e de resto apenas coisas genéricas, ainda bem que existem o 21 e 19 na carreira pra dar um buzz praEsperava-se um grande album, bem trabalhado e com musicas realmente que colasse na cabeça com qualidade,mas veio o mais do mesmo pra menos, infelizmente a Adele do 19 e 21 se foi, nunca mais será capaz de produzir um album tão perfeito como aqueles. De 3 a 5 musicas são o que se esperava e de resto apenas coisas genéricas, ainda bem que existem o 21 e 19 na carreira pra dar um buzz pra esse 25 tão abaixo das expectativas.… Expand
  99. clauz11
    Dec 7, 2015
    3
    Adele's voice is captivating as ever, but the lyrical content is lacking too much to simply be ignored. Not quite reaching the emotional yet upbeat yet deep content that her album 21 had, I think that she settled a bit. She has an incredible voice, she could've done more.
  100. Chovex
    Aug 19, 2016
    3
    Out of proportion, way too dull. So this super overrated album has something really good to it, which is Adele is a good vocalist. Notice, that she is not the top elite singers, according to critics she is "A-" level. But at least she has the dedication to sing and I appreciate, she makes decent music. There is some talent to do just that, but there is also a big lack of talent to not beOut of proportion, way too dull. So this super overrated album has something really good to it, which is Adele is a good vocalist. Notice, that she is not the top elite singers, according to critics she is "A-" level. But at least she has the dedication to sing and I appreciate, she makes decent music. There is some talent to do just that, but there is also a big lack of talent to not be able to do anything else with music. She is not the only artist in the world, for God's sake, people don't give anybody else a chance, they only buy Adele's album and all the rest of the artists almost feel embarrassed. Music don't have to be all gloomy. Couple of not completely sleeper tunes there but her creativity for music is so low. Like why would so many people have the same lame taste? People think only Adele's ballads are the only real music that's worth buying, at least is not the same case with her singles. I know the Grammy are ready to kiss her ass anyways. Her comeback was so ridiculously aggrandized, sometimes I appreciate her but also sometimes I get bored of her. Sometimes I want her to beat other songs, sometimes I would like other songs to beat hers. But at least is not complete trash that I can't stand, but the album as a whole is not a great outstanding work overall. Yeah, too boring.… 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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