Adele - 19
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Free Music Review: fabulous album
Hit: 5 Stars
i love this album. she has a fabulous voice, and the dylan cover is great.Free Music Review: Awesome CD!
Hit: 5 Stars
I LOVE Adele!! This CD was great and I will definitely buy her next one :)Free Music Review: Adele - 19
Hit: 4 Stars
19 (2008, XL Recordings) Adele's first studio album. ***1/2
The rumors of Adele's voice have gotten so bad that when the name is mentioned, folks who have never even heard any of her songs ask, "Oh yes, isn't that the bird that sounds like Amy Winehouse?" To a degree it's true; Adele's voice is reminiscent of Winehouse, but Adele's doesn't have the growl. Instead, her voice sounds a bit more pure, and, as a result, a bit more mainstream. Namely, it's not as good as Winehouse, but that's not who she's supposed to be.
At the album's start, Adele appears to be nothing more than an acoustic Winehouse, with only her voice and guitar providing the sounds. "Daydreamer" proves to be a great starting point and is one of the best cuts here. It isn't until "Chasing Pavements" where things really kick in, acting as an overtly obvious single, complete with Mark Ronson's signature production - somewhat similar to that of Phil Spector. The album is a real pleasure to listen to - in fact, there are many prime tunes here, such as the vintage-pop of "Cold Shoulder," the slow, sultry "Crazy for You," the pleading "Melt My Heart to Stone," or the wrenching piano ballad "Make You Feel My Love." Despite these numbers - a few of which are really incredible - there are still a handful of duds that weigh the album down, such as the oddly placed "First Love," or the entire first half of "Tired" (which, consequently, turns into a beautiful song for about thirty seconds).
Regardless, she's far better than the run-of-the-mill female singer-songwriters that plague today's music market. No doubt that she will be back with another batch, and as long as she sticks with Mark Ronson - whose production absolutely shines and even saves a few would-be B-side type songs - things can only get better. I hope. (Daydreamer, Crazy For You, Melt My Heart to Stone)
-Stephen
www.politicianrock.blogspot.com
Free Music Review: 4.5 Stars... Impressive debut album
Hit: 4 Stars
Adele seemingly came out of nowhere in 2007 with comparisons to Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, and even Feist with her soul-searching songs. After touring in a supporting role for various artists in 2007, Adele released her debut album in January, 2008.
"19" (12 tracks, 44 min.) is a stunning debut, presenting songs all written or co-written by the 20 yr. old Adele. Starting with a sparse "Daydreamer" that immediately spellbinds you, the album shifts from moving track one after another. "Chasing Pavements" (1st UK single) is a standout, but just one among many: "Cold Shoulder" (2nd UK single), "Right as Rain", and the pensive closer "Hometown Closer" (3rd UK single) are just highlights. In all, this is a fantastic album from start to finish, with no weak tracks. The limited version of the album comes with a bonus live CD (5 tracks, 16 min.) which was recorded at a tiny venue in Los Angeles in March, 2008, and brings 4 tracks of the album and 1 Sam Cooke cover ("That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On") in a stripped down setting, just great.
I saw Adele in concert at Bonnaroo in June, and she put on a terrific 50 min. set, bringing most of the "19" songs. Her backup band equally was great. Adele's widely used comparison to Amy Winehouse and lately Duffy is frankly understating Adele's merits. I can't wait to see where she goes from here.
Free Music Review: Adele is an artist in her own right, beautiful and endlessly talented. MUST BUY!!!!!
Hit: 4 Stars
I first heard Adele on You Oughta Know on VH1, and i loved the 10 second sample of the song that played, unsure of the title. I went online and downloaded the complete album through a torrent. I fell in love it, enough said. I could not wiat until June 10th so that i could hold the rela copy in my hands, and I loved adele. I completely fell in love with her. She's a breath of air just seconds before dying of suffocation from the disgusting and unbelievable state of the music industry now. You msut get this album, one of the ten best albums of the year. No lie!! You will not be dissapointed. THe live set that comes as a bonus is terrific as well.
In my opinion, the album flows beautifully, showcasing deep emotion and jaw-dropping arrangements. If you're tired of the southern rap that has seized the charts, or sick of stupid, no talented singers singing songs that were produced in 5 seconds, than adele is for you.
I highly recommend:
-Daydreamer
-Best for Last
-Chasing Pavements
-...THE ENTIRE ALBUM!!!