30
by Adele
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2021
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  1. Sjqubqns
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor al album de Adele sin duda.
    Con este nuevo álbum destapa muchas emociones que muchas veces no suelen brillar en las canciones
    ❤️    … Expand
  2. Znl
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This album it is absolutely flawless, a masterpiece. She is really something else
  3. MateusPerote
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. album of the year! she is the moment! her best album! she is a industry!!!!!… Expand
  4. Ninipink
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The lyrics are awesome this album is so versatile you can find a lot of rhythm! We love 30
  5. Bewerin
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her most vulnerable and beautiful album yet, the versatility of this album is beyond words, different rythms, emotions, and lyrics that break your heart, but make you wish and believe for a better tomorrow, it's really a masterpiece.
  6. 27hnm02
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her most emotional album yet. Feels like a more mature version of 19. My favorites already are Hold On and To Be Loved.
  7. Keniacr5
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Una verdadera obra de arte! Me ha encantado este nuevo álbum, con una mezcla de sentimientos en sus letras y melodías, que hacen disfrutar mucho de la voz de Adele
  8. fwlipx_ds
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
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  9. Rotunick
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The greatest album I’ve ever listened to. Adele never ceases to amaze me in everything she does. The maturity in everything is just astonishing. Thank you for letting us into your world.
  10. Auremonium
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This whole album allows us to feel the same feelings that Adele felt during the process of her divorce: the guilt, the regret, the rage, the hope of recovering and move forward, the afraid of losing her child's love and, of course, the sadness of breaking her own family because her own happiness; and, in some way, allows us, the childs of divorce parents, understand easier the cause ofThis whole album allows us to feel the same feelings that Adele felt during the process of her divorce: the guilt, the regret, the rage, the hope of recovering and move forward, the afraid of losing her child's love and, of course, the sadness of breaking her own family because her own happiness; and, in some way, allows us, the childs of divorce parents, understand easier the cause of that decision and comprehend the divorce in a different way to what media shows us about it. It is interesting and admirable how, after a long time being absent and not doing any kind of music works, as she said in one of her recent interviews, Adele is capable of transform all that pain, all that overwhelming amount of diverse feelings, into a concordant masterpiece like "30" is, and projecting all those emotions into us, even if we had not lived experiences like marriage, motherhood or divorce. The lyrics and the melody in every single one of the songs of "30" are just majestic, and the boldness of experiencing new sounds never used by her in the past exceed my expectatives. When "Easy On Me" came out, I loved it but I felt it would be very similar in terms of melody to past songs of the artist, but during the CBS show all those fears dissapear instantly and it made me to wish even harder to explore the new proposal that Adele had for us, and, as I said, I was not ready for such perfect masterpiece. I really loved it. I do not know if it is possible, but in my opinion, more of one song of this album deserve to be nominated Song Of The Year in the Grammys Awards and definitively "30" is going to be the winner of the highest award of the mentioned ceremony. Finally, her vocals are a way better than they were in the past: more control, more dynamics in it and a lot more of -healthy- powerness.… Expand
  11. ReyWonka
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album yet! So private and the best vocals ever! All of the songs are amazing!… Expand
  12. casyh
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    this is her most personal record. And she let us see a version of adele that we are not used to see. In fact, she speak her soul n this album and it means a lot to us. Vulnerability, empowerment, strength, truth are the words that describe "30"
  13. Gui_CRF
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Um álbum primoroso como costumam ser todas as obras da Adele, mais um álbum de excelência que será reconhecido e aclamado tanto pela crítica quanto pelo público geral. O mais incrível é que o nível nunca caiu e arrisco dizer que a barra está cada vez mais alta, diversificação dentro do próprio estilo e originalidade em letras reais e sentidas pela artista e pelo público. Obrigado Adele porUm álbum primoroso como costumam ser todas as obras da Adele, mais um álbum de excelência que será reconhecido e aclamado tanto pela crítica quanto pelo público geral. O mais incrível é que o nível nunca caiu e arrisco dizer que a barra está cada vez mais alta, diversificação dentro do próprio estilo e originalidade em letras reais e sentidas pela artista e pelo público. Obrigado Adele por mais uma obra pruma… Expand
  14. batafe
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    30 is a amazing album, Adele have a powerful voice and a especial color. 30's album is sadness, passion and revindication. I loved.
  15. lucas14
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele rocked... The songs move anyone...Adele is perfect, she always goes beyond our expectation!!!
  16. Jaimrmz
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The beat álbum ever, i really love the new style of that songs, will gona be the best album 4 evah
  17. tomferre
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    I've never had listen anything like this album. Adele's voice is impeccable and the lyrics are so deep, painful but beautiful too. 30 shows thats why adele is the artist of the century.
  18. sbocio
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This is her best work so far. She didn't lie when she said it was her most personal album, and also a lot of surprises as well :)
  19. earlgreyrelief
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    what an emotional album. For me, this is her stronger album so far. The vocal was absolutely amazing. Adele sounds ferocious on this album. The melody, the story behind it. When People say her album sound the same, I think they're not listening to the whole album. It's so experimental and sounds different.
  20. Shanepaulwoods
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Honest, pure, most experimental album from Adele so far. For anyone who thinks adele does the same thing. Listen to this carefully. To be loved …. Grammy !!!!
  21. Guixipoca
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adele with this album is leting her name once and for all forever in the music industry.… Expand
  22. Shamrock21
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Masterful! You don't just listen to Adele, you feel her voice resonate in your soul.
  23. angelsanchz87
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele 30 is a masterpiece!! It is raw and full of emotions. To Be Loved is a display of the best vocals we have ever heard. Adele will dominate 2021.
  24. BoyUniverz
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    The most beautiful album I have ever heard. I cried, the album is so emotional. Its a PERFECT present for someone wanting to feel different emotions rushing in. This album is a MASTERPIECE
  25. arielsantiago
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Valeu tanto a espera! Melhor álbum do ano. Tantas emoções… Obrigado por tudo, Adele.
  26. Aby123
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    The best álbum in life, every single song is a masterpiece. We are so proud of Her.
  27. Frida93
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Adele's best album. Incredibly touching, deep and full of emotion. Her best work. Amazing.
  28. writinwater
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    The album is shattering because of the raw vulnerability it rocks you with, that is unprecedented even for Adele's standards.
  29. bertobellamy
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Not my favorite Adele album, but it's clear to me now that the singer has liberated herself through her art. There are some great and different songs here, but "To Be Loved" is the real standout.
  30. Fabricio70
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Lo que más me gusta es leer "criticas" de gente que se embarca en "sigue sonando como en sus anteriores discos", como si fuera obligatorio tener que hacer lo que ellos dicen que Adele debería hacer...Como pedirle a Frank Sinatra que hiciera Pop electrónico. Adele tiene la gran ventaja de HACER LO QUE SE LE ANTOJA Y QUIERE y NO lo que "la industria le pide que haga" y o explica muy bien enLo que más me gusta es leer "criticas" de gente que se embarca en "sigue sonando como en sus anteriores discos", como si fuera obligatorio tener que hacer lo que ellos dicen que Adele debería hacer...Como pedirle a Frank Sinatra que hiciera Pop electrónico. Adele tiene la gran ventaja de HACER LO QUE SE LE ANTOJA Y QUIERE y NO lo que "la industria le pide que haga" y o explica muy bien en una entrevista: "NO voy a hacer música para Tik Tok". "30" es un album simplemente MARAVILLOSO, el mejor de ADELE de toda su carrera sin dudas. Su voz en primerísimo plano da una sensación de calidez que es increíble. Se mete con sonidos que no había incluido en sus discos anteriores y sale airosa como si cualquier cosa le quedara bien. Por momentos te remonta a la época dorada de Hollywood con un "Strangers by nature" o “All Night Parking”, después te hace bailar con “Oh My God" o “Cry Your Heart Out”, para devolverte a sus baladas con letras que te tocan en lo más íntimo y te hace pensar en miles de cosas.
    Quizás el mundo está demasiado metido en la inmediatez, la rapidez, el "descarte" acelerado de todo eso que nos rodea y nos cuesta bajar un poco, cerrar los ojos y pensar que es bueno ponerse unos auriculares, cerrar los ojos y PENSAR en lo que se está escuchando.
    Adele entrega SU disco más sentido, SU músicas más sensible, SU arte...No es nuestro, no es para "quedar bien con aquellos que pretenden Gaga y Madonna revolviendo un postre instantáneo".
    Otro detalle que se agradece: los varios temas de más de 6 minutos de duración...eso permite que logres sumergirte en lo que se quiere expresar.
    Una JOYA!    … Expand
  31. cmancheno97
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adele’s best album, just WOW. Very experimental compared to her previous ones and definitely her most cohesive body of work to date as well!… Expand
  32. refasliva
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Possibly my favorite album of hers to date! It sounds like the next step in her musical journey and sound. Really loving the variety, while still sounding like her and giving us 10/10 lyrics and vocals
  33. Menios
    Dec 2, 2021
    7
    I don't hate this album but it's just so painfully mediocre for Adele. The tracks themselves don't really ever peak at anything and the lyricism is sad, but not amazing.
  34. riordanpett
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Her best body of work to date, and definitely her most experimental - and it's nicely done. A cohesive album, and I love how her voice is in this album.

    Stand-Out Tracks: My Little Love, Oh My God, Can I Get It, Easy On Me
  35. Rumours
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Best album of the year without any doubt! Adele is back and stronger than ever!!!
  36. Massinga
    Nov 29, 2021
    9
    This album is a gift. Emotional and intimate - this Adele album grows on you but is catchy quickly all in one.
  37. JESSICA1
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hermoso todo el álbum. Valió la espera, es grandioso completamente. Desde que conocí su música me enamoré. Y no decepciona.… Expand
  38. jeffkarlin
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The album we all need after this pandemic. This truly feels like a gift to humanity. Lyrically her most raw and unfiltered work, it is pure, unbridled vulnerability. Even more, the production and instrumentation is more polished than ever. This is more than deserving of all the praise it’s getting, truly a masterpiece.
  39. Cesarcv23
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Después de escuchar 30 un par de veces, solo puedo decir que Adele hizo una master piece y que desde hoy es mi álbum favorito de todos los que ha lanzado hasta la fecha. Siento que con este álbum Adele puede cerrar el ciclo de desamor y lanzarse a un proyecto más atrevido en el futuro. 10/10 para 30.
  40. maumau25
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    O álbum mais pessoal da cantora traz um pop que flerta com o blues, o jazz e o Soul. De forma elegante e intima, há glamour, poesia e excelência em todas as músicas. Letras sensíveis em baladas românticas nos contagiam de forma doce e reconfortante. Não é só o retorno da voz mais poderosa da indústria atual, é o álbum da década.
  41. Touchking
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    o álbum surpreende pela extrema qualidade das composições e melodias. não tem com comparar com os trabalhos anteriores, o álbum é único e sem dúvidas irá agradar a grande massa.
  42. dess19-21-25
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    My Little Love for song of the year and Oh My God for hit of the decade
    Her most personal album and we love it
  43. francisco_ba
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    It's amazingly amazing. So emotional and inspirational. The voice, the lyrics, the feelings, I completely loved it.
  44. MoDaher
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    I don't know if it's her best album to date, but it is brilliant and definitely much better than 25, too bad my favorite track "wild wild west", is not included in the main version of the album.
  45. PEDROSILVERO6
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    "Adele has never sounded more ferocious than she does on 30—more alive to her own feelings, more virtuosic at shaping them into songs in the key of her own damn life. It’s her toughest, most powerful album yet."
  46. fidelmorillo
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    cómo curás con esa voz y esa melancolía a través de tus letras. a ella nada le queda grande
  47. P_Santiag8
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Ella es increíble y con este álbum demuestra que sigue vigente para muchas personas
  48. Musicloverrr
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    I love that there are different styles on the album and her voice sounds better than ever.
  49. NolanLundgaard
    Dec 24, 2021
    8
    30 by Adele: 7.66

    Strangers By Nature: 1 Easy On Me: 1 :) My Little Love: 0.75 Cry Your Heart Out: 1 :) Oh My God: 0.75 Can I Get It: 1 :) I Drink Wine: 1! :) All Night Parking: 0.5 Woman Like Me: 1! Hold On: 0.75 To Be Loved: 0.75 Love Is A Game: 1 :) 10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66 I finally had the chance to sit down and listen to Adele’s most recent album, 30. There were a    30 by Adele: 7.66

    Strangers By Nature: 1
    Easy On Me: 1 :)
    My Little Love: 0.75
    Cry Your Heart Out: 1 :)
    Oh My God: 0.75
    Can I Get It: 1 :)
    I Drink Wine: 1! :)
    All Night Parking: 0.5
    Woman Like Me: 1!
    Hold On: 0.75
    To Be Loved: 0.75
    Love Is A Game: 1 :)

    10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66

    I finally had the chance to sit down and listen to Adele’s most recent album, 30. There were a couple of songs that I was particularly blown away by, such as Easy On Me, Can I Get It, and I Drink Wine. Interestingly enough, I found that her best songs tended to sprout from simpler music (soft band or mostly piano/acoustic guitar). That being said, unlike 30’s predecessors, some songs (Oh My God, All Night Parking, etc.) felt a little overproduced (and others a little on the lengthy side), but as a whole this album was pretty solid.

    The work started off with Strangers By Nature, which featured some nice e-piano, very pretty strings, and fun chords. Dynamically this was a very beautiful song and was a really cool way to start an album. Easy On Me was very reminiscent of her previous albums, “21” especially. The piano sounded so sick and the song got even better when the busy bass guitar came in to assist the main instrument. Topping it all off were some great lyrics throughout. My Little Love gave off jazzy vibes, similar to the tone of some “19” songs. Fancy bass is always welcome and the vocal harmonies all sounded good. I appreciated her use of the voice clips, though at times it felt like there was a little too much going on. The far-away effects were awesome and though the string ending was cool, this song was already pretty long without it. To its credit, this song had some powerful and clever lyrics. Cry Your Heart Out was a winner. A fun opening, cool timing, and great lyrics were a recipe for success. All of the instruments fit super well together (especially with the backing vocals), and the bridge had well-done, seamless transitions. Musically, Oh My God was a toe tapper (fantastic kick drum, more groovy bass and splendid backing vocals), though some of the lyrics were a bit hard to decipher. An acoustic guitar start shook things up in Can I Get It, and I loved how much like “Rolling in the Deep” it turned into. The chorus was so sick, along with the transitions. This song had some spot-on production choices and was probably my favorite from the album. I Drink Wine was refreshing with it’s bare piano, and while it was slower it was still a vibe. The lyrics were so powerful (and accompanied by outstanding backing vocals). Additionally, I really enjoyed it when Adele started to belt and the message at the end was great. All Night Parking didn’t seem to completely fit. I did really like the vinyl-sound though I wish she didn’t use the trappy drums. On the brighter side, the backing vocals and lyrics were good, much like the rest of the album. Woman Like Me was another powerful song. I enjoyed the extra reverb on the vocals, the bassless drums in verse two, and the well thought-out lyrics. Other highlights of this song were the simplicity of the music, and the great backing vocals in the final chorus. It took a while for Hold On to pick up, but it began with some strong lyrics. The addition of the e-guitar was nice, along with the whole song being a gradual build. Eventually, the full band sound was great and I really enjoyed every layer within the ending bit of this song. The quiet start of To Be Loved was nice and though it featured many powerful good lyrics, I wish this song was more upbeat; some parts felt a little dragging. The emotion in the final portion was more than welcome however. This song was extremely powerful, it just would have been nice if all of the song was like the ending. Love Is A Game was a great choice for the closer. With its cool string opening, building throughout, and powerful lyrics, this song packed in a lot of punch like its siblings.

    Overall, while 30 doesn’t quite reach the heights of its two predecessors, I would still definitely recommend it. It contains some outstanding songs from Adele and is a wonderful return-album. I really hope that it means that Adele will start to release more albums more often. It’s also relieving to learn that she sticks to her winning formula a bit without conforming to the musical trends of today. Adele fans should dig this album, along with some other lovers of music as there are some extremely good songs in this release. Highlights: Strangers By Nature, Easy On Me, Cry Your Heart Out, Can I Get It, I Drink Wine, Woman Like Me, and Love Is A Game.    … Expand
  50. artisgo30
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele is evolving while giving the general public her classic sound. This album is not ALL piano ballads and there is some experimental sounds for adele, some more pop other more blues, it’s a beautiful journey from start to finish with no skips.
  51. ewhite
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her most creative and versatile album to date. Will surely end up being a classic in her discography.
  52. Jeffwith2fs
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    I've been waiting 6 years for this masterpiece and she didn't disappointed me. This is absolutely her best album.
  53. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    The queen of heartbreak has returned but this time she's the instigator. Throughout her press tour of the album adele has been brutally honest with the truth yet still vague enough to suggest problems she won't report but she's said enough to let us know:it was her choice.

    This heartbreak coming during her most transitional age 30,one that signifies the crux of adulthood and the age of    The queen of heartbreak has returned but this time she's the instigator. Throughout her press tour of the album adele has been brutally honest with the truth yet still vague enough to suggest problems she won't report but she's said enough to let us know:it was her choice.

    This heartbreak coming during her most transitional age 30,one that signifies the crux of adulthood and the age of definitive change, things present throughout this record's maturity. There are no fingers pointed (unless sometimes to herself) and she navigates the fine line between acknowledgement &self depreciation.

    A lot has happened to Adele in overwhelmingly short periods from her debut to her breakthrough to her marriage and motherhood and now to her breakdown framed through the lense of a shifting paradigm. Her divorce is a supporting character in this record showing up for a few scenes and disappearing for a few songs giving the album space to breathe.
    The intro begins with an almost camp dramatic couplet set to the most uncharacteristically Adele sounding production. We know that she is taking stock of herself, saying goodbye to moment's past. "Strangers by nature" feels like an astronaut setting foot on an alien planet light years away after waking up from hibernation:scared but aware of the fact they can't go back and this strange world would be their new normal.
    Epiphanies like that spot the record and probably prompted her strength to leave that nuclear world she'd tried to build.

    Following that the record breaking single that despite having been underwhelming as a lead is a necessary component in the records process. She is not asking for pity but that they be understanding of her story. "Easy on Me" can be applied to Adele, her son or her ex- husband. It's the first revealing song in an album filled to the brim with them reaching a breaking point when she gives up on biting the bullet to put them first.

    "My little love " sequels "Remedy" off of 25 but here is set to black. Sounding more somber both musically &lyrically. It's scenes between the despondent depression clouding Adele and Angelo's innocent confusion and fear make this a poignant conversation most products of divorce could remember feeling or having. The addition of the private voice recordings don't ruin the songs momentum elevating it to new highs on Adele's consistent discography.

    Like in all encompassing grief comes few moments of reprieve that while still in it find buoyancy in a more cathartic release,this is the case in "cry your heart out". Even beginning with the chorus seems significant to seeking out the best part first when in the thick of it and here despite the deceptively upbeat delivery she's a ghost cosplaying as a person. She is using an old map to find herself on new terrain coming to a black wall ("i created this storm it's only fair i have to sit in it ")but that only lasts so long before the recovering "oh my god" stomps in. She's losing herself in other people she's finding excitement in the release but under tge condition it must be able to be love again. Here she's almost fed up saying how she's made her choices abd that she doesn't need to justify them to us(the public) it's one of the most outrageously pop moments on here which turn into a pray for strength during the bridge.

    "Can i get it" is so fun despite the subject matter being so frustrating. She's looking for a relationship whilst the single world around her is looking for fun. It's funny how the song is built up by these genuine heartfelt wishes only to crash against a plea to fuk. It's a sobering moment for Adele to realize that love as difficult as it is to sustain is just as difficult as it is to find . No one is serious. This calls on the black current as a glass is half empty on the "I drink wine". Performed in her special we were given a taste of just how grown this record was but on the studio version it's severe. Touched by church sent choral backing vocals her crisis feels religious. Her loss so important. It's a sensitive Elton John-esque monologue that feels shorter than it's runtime suggest. A full composition not too out of place in a opera. It's mournful but glad it's moving past it to something else.    … Expand
  54. Abarakat
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Adele's 30 is her most diverse, mature and her best record to date. Adele takes more risks sonically with this album than she did on any of her previous records, and most of them pay off. My personal favorites are Cry Your Heart Out, Woman Like Me, All Night Parking, I Drink Wine and Love Is A Game. That being said, there is not one song that is a skip for me. To Be Loved, the 2nd toAdele's 30 is her most diverse, mature and her best record to date. Adele takes more risks sonically with this album than she did on any of her previous records, and most of them pay off. My personal favorites are Cry Your Heart Out, Woman Like Me, All Night Parking, I Drink Wine and Love Is A Game. That being said, there is not one song that is a skip for me. To Be Loved, the 2nd to last song on the album is an absolute masterpiece. Adele challenged herself vocally with this track, but the song is so raw and powerful that you feel that after hearing it once, you want to lock it in your heart and keep it there as a memory.… Expand
  55. LiraFelipe
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Outra vez trazendo um trabalho impecável, e dessa vez trilhando outros caminhos. Um paraíso auditivo. Obrigado, Adele.
  56. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Одни из сильнейших песен Адель находятся именно на этом альбоме, а именно Strangers By Nature и My Little Love. В общем альбом сильный, возможно чуть лучше, чем ее второй альбом - 21.
  57. daylightlovers
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    30 is one of the most flawless and personal albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to, this is definitely Adele's greatest work to date. The lyrics are exceptional they are just so deeply personal, beautifully raw, and heartwrenching; obviously she has always been very personal with her music but it really feels like she poured every bit of her heart and soul into this album giving us30 is one of the most flawless and personal albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to, this is definitely Adele's greatest work to date. The lyrics are exceptional they are just so deeply personal, beautifully raw, and heartwrenching; obviously she has always been very personal with her music but it really feels like she poured every bit of her heart and soul into this album giving us a candid look into just what she's been through the last couple years and how much she's struggled and still struggles. Her vocal performances on this album are remarkable and beautiful, just flawless she's never sounded better and stronger also love how she vocally experimented more. The production is outstanding, love the cinematic quality; I really love how she experimented with different sounds and genres on this album and doing more upbeat music while still having her classic slower and ballad type songs she in my opinion really pulled it off. The artwork as always is simple but effective and very beautifully photographed. Also I thought the voice notes on some of the songs were a nice touch that made the album feel just that bit more personal. This is by far the best album I've heard all year, just absolutely perfect an A+ album, and definitely one of the all-time greatest albums I've ever heard.… Expand
  58. XD2
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    It's hard to say yet whether this is Adele's best album or not. There are already 3 masterpieces in the shower, and it is impossible to single out the best one so immediately. But this album definitely surpasses the previous ones in terms of musical accompaniment. When I heard the track "Can I Get It", I just couldn't believe my ears. I didn't expect to hear SUCH a dance track from Adele.It's hard to say yet whether this is Adele's best album or not. There are already 3 masterpieces in the shower, and it is impossible to single out the best one so immediately. But this album definitely surpasses the previous ones in terms of musical accompaniment. When I heard the track "Can I Get It", I just couldn't believe my ears. I didn't expect to hear SUCH a dance track from Adele. It's just an unreal masterpiece that should become a hit in the future. Adele, please make it a single. It's just perfect for summer.… Expand
  59. Enriquecasas
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    an excellent sign that Adele still has a lot to give, a beautiful body of work.
  60. SebasDiaz13
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
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  61. adkinsmx25
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Unbelievable work of art. The upbeat sounds hide vulnerable and honest lyrics.
  62. adelecritic
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Differently from what doesn't very much happen on '19', '21', and '25', on '30', Adele tells a story (divorce, babes, divorce!) from the beginning to the end in a very theatrical/cinematical way. And she does that while exploring so many genres (and also some sub-genres), such as pop, r&b, soul, gospel, jazz, reggae (mixed with a motown vibe) etc with so much mastery that it doesn't soundDifferently from what doesn't very much happen on '19', '21', and '25', on '30', Adele tells a story (divorce, babes, divorce!) from the beginning to the end in a very theatrical/cinematical way. And she does that while exploring so many genres (and also some sub-genres), such as pop, r&b, soul, gospel, jazz, reggae (mixed with a motown vibe) etc with so much mastery that it doesn't sound boring at all even though most of its tracks are more than 5mins long. That's why it is, for me, Adele's best and more diverse album to date.… Expand
  63. fraviosouza
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    magnifico o álbum. estou completamente viciado desde o lançamento. o seu melhor álbum.
  64. kidalv92
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Genius! Best album ever! The music is so much more enhanced and the lyrics is great also!
  65. Lucasgrande
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    this album is a entire masterpiece, the lyrics are so beautiful of soul is such incridible
  66. Lflhhlfok
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Breathtaking ! What an angelic voice coming dtraight from heaven ! Her best album yet as she explores deeper and more personal themes.
  67. Tania_la21
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Such a mature record. It's also full of surprises. We see a new Adele. The album opens up a window for us to join her journey. So much vulnerability and emotions. Bravo.
  68. Umut001
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her best body of work yet. Wow she truly mastered the art of her songwriting along with her impeccable voice and a bold new sound.
  69. Swiftie82837
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele se superou e trouxe o melhor album da carreira. Isse é simplesmente uma das melhores que eu já ouvi a minha vida toda!!
  70. Jm12
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. My favorite songs are my little love, women like me, and cry your heart out.
  71. Allanlcampos
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    If Adele is 30, then we are 30. Thats it! Her best album in the ups and downs.
  72. U123ae
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This album is literally a masterpiece, she outdid herself! It’s definitely way better than all of her previous work and her artistic growth is very obvious on this album!
  73. higormartinezo
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    An incredible album, her best work yet for sure! She made it worth waiting 6 years
  74. carminerusso97
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is probably her best album yet. The production behind is majestic, there's a cinematographic vibe in the whole work which reminds me of her first album 19, Amy Winehouse and Lana Del Rey. She also experimented a lot and shared some really private moments of her life with those lyrics.
  75. urtullefamnct
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album to date. THE ALBUM IS RAW AND PERSONAL. Yet it is her most experimental and most honest album thus far. I adore it.… Expand
  76. Vinis
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele is a genuine artist who puts soul into her music. The 30 is undoubtedly his best album. Powerful, sincere and emotional. All tracks are important and count their 30 years in a classic, vintage and timeless way
  77. Lukeantho
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele continues to be one of the best vocalists of our time. Her lyrics and vocals are breathtaking.
  78. renangonc_
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Não há qualquer outro adjetivo para atribuir a esse trabalho se não EXCEPCIONAL! Adele, em sua trajetória, provou seu talento, versatilidade e o fato de ser um dos maiores nomes da música de todos os tempos. Entretanto, neste trabalho, esses atributos foram ressaltados: demonstrando sensibilidade, talento, força e empoderamento. 30 é uma obra de arte.
  79. Lotto1999
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    O melhor album da Adele, ela entrega uma sonoridade diferente que deixa o album perfeito. Com certeza um forte concorrente a album do ano no Grammy.
  80. LUCASandtheband
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele entrega sem medo de expor os seus sentimentos mais Intrínsecos durante o processo de seu divórcio em um álbum com sonoridade grandiosa e cinematográfica.
  81. Gipsy_Toy
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Artista en mayúsculas cuyo álbum refleja su lado más íntimo, con música más madura y que es poco vista en esta época… Expand
  82. Sergiovar
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Esto es algo de locos, una obra de arte, sus letras, sus melodías, su voz, lo mejor que he escuchado.
  83. kmrvmd
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    30 is really one of those albums that connects to the deepest depths of your inner soul. It's haunting in a sense that it makes you feel you're the one experiencing what she's experienced. It's heartbreaking, but gives a lot of hope. A celebration of loving, finding your inner-self and just Adele being a gift to the human race. Absolutely Album of the Year for 2021. No competition.
  84. loizzg
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!! Adele has done it again and it’s incredible!
  85. joshuatan
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Six long years of wait is worth it. This is by far Adele's best body of work in her entire career. Album of the year awards are already in her bag as early as now.
  86. Wellwell
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    30 is a powerful album that combines Adele's incredible voice with amazing lyrics. With new music genres, Adele proves to be a versatile artist, but without abandoning the essence that brought her to the spotlight.
  87. sthperfect
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Adele is back. Even if she already gave us this kind of songs, it feels comfortable and really fresh, she’s being more emotional than ever, catching her public with nice rhythms, “Oh My God” for example.
  88. Roxtheone
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album, such a good songwitter she is, and the melodies are great, each song is a new experience. AMAZING!
  89. Unoparvirtual
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This is the Best album of the century. Adele shine bright like a diamond with the pop music "Oh My God" and make us cry with the "To Be Loved".
  90. andrewfelipe123
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Se reinventó con este álbum, tiene instrumentales geniales. Me enamoré de canciones como to be love
  91. Sebastianperez
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Adele sounds so different and honest here. 30 is truly a masterpiece, she’s more into sharing with different music styles and she has grown up as an artist this time.
  92. DaveWarren
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Adele know's how make a great album like 30 just with a piano and her voice. That's all, 30 is the album of the year.
  93. musicman4
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Her best album in ten years. Some awkward production choices here and there, but overall very tasteful and cohesive. She’s never sounded more confident or mature on a record
  94. Aquemichael1999
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    It is a diverse album. Truly an experimental work of Adele. She made a new sound in this album and retained the elements that she is strong with. 30 is definitely Adele's best work since 21.
  95. Omar5582
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The best album of his career, The album has very beautiful sounds and the great story it tells is great and beautiful, also the voice of Adele that transmits that fullness of a great and beautiful voice as it has always done, I also think that the album is the most personal of her entire career
  96. Ronaldo_19
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    ADELE logró superar nuestras expectativas, sin dudas uno de sus mejores trabajos, si quieres reír, llorar, reflexionar, bailar, con 30 puedes hacerlo!!
  97. Thiagx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    a masterpiece, certainly her best and most diverse album, she managed to transition through all the songs masterfully. gorgeous.
  98. amar3h
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Adele has had bigger, bolder hits on other albums. But this is her best album beginning-to-end. Raw emotion. Superb songwriting. And that voice. Flawless.
  99. kkaterinaa
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This album is everything!!! All songs are perfect! Some of them are so heartbreaking... It's one of the best albums ever♥
  100. Harry_3454
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Adele sempre consegue emocionar, captar seu público. Ela possui uma linguagem bastante única, uma das poucas cantoras, ainda em atividade, que como ela mesmo diz "faz música pras pessoas que não estão no TikTok". Álbum excelente e já esperando o próximo, daqui seis anos.
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#16 Best Album of 2021
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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88

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. musicOMH.com
    Nov 23, 2021
    60
    Despite her albums being snapshots, sometimes a little more diversity in subject matter would be a good thing. Ultimately, while some intriguing risks have been taken, 30 is probably the weakest, as well as conversely the most intimate and in many ways bravest, Adele album to date.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Nov 23, 2021
    91
    The richest and most musically adventurous album of her career.
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 22, 2021
    70
    There are no glaring missteps, and it’s generally a very good effort from a singer who could have crumbled under the pressure of heightened expectations, but instead continues on the path she forged for herself.
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