30
by Adele
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2021
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1301 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,096 out of 1301
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 1301
  3. Negative: 125 out of 1301
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  1. joand
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This is just another thing,Beautiful record, the melodies are grand and the story is neat. Very Adele but very different; growth if you may.
  2. Cintya
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    A album personal and sentimental album in this Adele presents us with the best of her career so far.
  3. Diegodearaya
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    When Adele said in 2017 that her new album would follow the sound of her song "when we were young", I never thought I would hear this completely new sound from Adele. It's a bold bet for two reasons: I don't find a common thread in the different sounds of the album, which takes it away from calling it monotonous like her past work, however, I also think it's a departure from what moreWhen Adele said in 2017 that her new album would follow the sound of her song "when we were young", I never thought I would hear this completely new sound from Adele. It's a bold bet for two reasons: I don't find a common thread in the different sounds of the album, which takes it away from calling it monotonous like her past work, however, I also think it's a departure from what more conservative fans are looking to hear from Adele. Another very strange thing is that Adele decided to sing songs like I drink wine, Easy on me, Hold on and Love is game to promote the album, which after listening to the whole album do not represent the sound of the album, which at times reminds me of Jorja Smith (All night parking), Celeste (My little love), Amy Winehouse (Cry your heart out), Yebba Smith (Oh my God), Whitney Houston (To be loved) and Sade (Woman like me) and a song from a cheap pop rockish band (Can I get it) that is probably the worst song in the album totally unnecessary. As for the lyrics, Adele knows what she's doing, and a couple of clichés won't ruin this album. Sometimes I can listen some sounds that you can find in “19” her first album which is nice.

    Not exactly the album I was expecting for a divorce album. I was getting ready to cry but instead I danced. Probably I misunderstood the kind of “divorce” she was talking about, maybe she is another Adele now.

    This time won’t be big singles, I couldn’t find another “Rolling in The Deep” or a “Someone like you” or a “Hello” but Adele sells anyway but only time will tell if the album is memorable enough or not.

    Not her best work yet. She can do better. Adele hasn’t reached the stars yet.    … Expand
  4. HoldonMe
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a rollercoaster of emotions was this album! She definitely expanded her own sound witht his album but also kept the adele we love oh my god was such a great surprise! I really love this album i can see myself listening to it for a very long time! Totally recommend.… Expand
  5. adele_pty
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her most experimental album to date, so beautiful
  6. Csnvss90
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, the best Adele's album so far. The lyrics and the sounds are so pure and strong. My favorite song? LOVE IS A GAME… Expand
  7. PHogan
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Incredible. Wow. I’ve been waiting for 6 years to finally hear what she’s been up to and she didn’t disappoint. A beautiful piece of work.
  8. leighy
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Her best Album!! 30 explores many sounds, Adele's voice just get better, the production is amazing. It was worth the wait!
  9. Chadfourie
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    80% Standouts:
    Easy On Me
    Oh My God
    I Drink Wine
    To Be Loved
    Love Is A Game
  10. Asmaabdelghafou
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
  11. Itsglez
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a totally new way to listen to Adele, refreshing, impecable, destroys you but bring your pieces together before it ends… Expand
  12. shun264
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    lúc sầu não nề, lúc giật tưng bừng, tổng thể thì hay hơn 21 25 mặc dù không dễ nghe bằng
  13. Medkins
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele created another masterpiece. This is real music. This is certainly her best album yet. Great work.
  14. AngelM0
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This album is very artistic, her best album.
    But a certain fandom is collapsing against Adele, just for breaking the records of her favorite.
  15. AceJames
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Wow! What a masterpiece. Definitely her best album. I never thought she’d too 21, but she has. Can’t stop playing. Top tracks: I Drink Wine
    To Be Loved
    Love Is A Game
    Oh My God
  16. michel_xngelo
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Un album fantástico, lleno de sorpresas.
    Una bomba de mezcla de sonidos y de ritmo, no cabe duda que Adele es la industria.
  17. PrThKi
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Adele’s return to music after a six year hiatus can only be described as literal perfection.
    From the first second, to the final one, Adele takes us on a masterpiece-filled-journey.
    ‘My Little Love’ is the stand-out track of the album, a very raw and revealing song, something that we have never had before from Adele. 30 is certainly the best album that I have ever heard in my lifetime,    Adele’s return to music after a six year hiatus can only be described as literal perfection.
    From the first second, to the final one, Adele takes us on a masterpiece-filled-journey.
    ‘My Little Love’ is the stand-out track of the album, a very raw and revealing song, something that we have never had before from Adele.
    30 is certainly the best album that I have ever heard in my lifetime, and I can only see Adele beating that with her next release, whenever that maybe. Absolutely sublime.    … Expand
  18. shria
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    It’s pure soul, it has changed me. Adele has proved that she really is the best singer/songwriter there is, love her more than anything in the world really.❤️
  19. MEMENTOMAGNI
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Pronounced class exulting utmost songwriting gracefully embedding to the heart of pop. With prudent heat melting our hearts; with sharp coldness able to strike the thick callus of complacency. Standing tall among a worshipful guild of eloquence, unbridling glamourous woe. This album's none of everything Adele's ever has done. Mature on all levels. The bravura of ethereal modern pop mixedPronounced class exulting utmost songwriting gracefully embedding to the heart of pop. With prudent heat melting our hearts; with sharp coldness able to strike the thick callus of complacency. Standing tall among a worshipful guild of eloquence, unbridling glamourous woe. This album's none of everything Adele's ever has done. Mature on all levels. The bravura of ethereal modern pop mixed with the angst of past—the BEST of both worlds. A herald of articulate, emotional needs of our beings. Huzzah to 30; huzzah to real artistry! The GOAT. Leaving no stone unturned, no lie unbleached, no note unsung, 30 can never be a surfeit of emotions: an hour nothing but ADELE on her PRIME. Crying operatic soliloquies of prayers with towering heights of necessity for acknowledgment. If anything, this is her best. 10/10.… Expand
  20. LolitaCorter
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    El mejor álbum de todos, ritmos diferentes
    Este nuevo álbum te atrapa, en definitiva es de lo mejor.
  21. matheosu
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The best album of her career. It’s a mix about feelings, voice, soul, a little bit of jazz and pop. Amazing!
  22. Danielbeta321
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    30 is so lovely album. All the songs are charged with the most powerful feelings I've heard this year. As personal taste I love the jazzy sounds of some songs on this album.
  23. JuanZapata
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Éste es definitivamente su mejor álbum... Sin necesidad de esforzarse, Adele demuestra lo increíblemente talentosa que es!
  24. skywalkerbm
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Es sin duda alguna el mejor álbum que ha sacado, ha cambiado su estilo y habla de diversas cosas en la vida, cambia bastante de estilo dándonos canciones alegres como tristes sin mencionar lo asombroso que fue la colaboración con orquesta,
  25. sigourney
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    DESERVED THAT 10/10. kskskskksksksksksksskksskksksksksksksksksksksksksksksks
  26. adkinsvitor3025
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. album of the year... adele is god, i love you so much adele laurie blue adkins… Expand
  27. shiboyu
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Such a personal album! It is totally different from the albums before，such a shock! Sooooo emotional Soooo touched.! Maybe you think it like a lullaby though, however it is actually a nighty-remedy for what you have encountered in the daytime!
  28. lalalanda
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Oh My God, Can I Get It and Woman Like Me could easily not be part of the album. Those 3 songs are annoying as hell, the rest is just masterpieces. Get My Love and Hold On should be singles
  29. JONATASALMEIDA9
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maturidade sonora, evolução vocal, evolução rítmica!
    Esse album mostrou de forma mais crua possível as dores de um fim de relacionamento e a vida de uma mulher mãe solteira lidando com as angustias e a fama, muito além de um album sobre sofrência.
    30 lida com a superação passando dos momentos mais Caoticos aos mais libertadores, os arranjos musicais que remetem anos 70,80 90 e anos 2000 misturam-se com os clássicos dignos de Holywood.
    Neste album vemos ritmos musicais nunca antes explorados pela cantora como, country, influencias do reagge, electro-pop e Gospel com músicas arrepiantes.
    Maturidade consagrou com louvor esse como o melhor album da cantora e talvez um dos melhores da história.    … Expand
  30. Musixconossieur
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    Having listened to this twice I'm so disappointed that it has not lived up to 25. There's about 4 tracks that feel like filler which is good but 25 had all killer no filler tracks for me. I will give props to incredible vocals, the modern production and the use of voice memos in the likes of my little love but overall the build up to the release means i am overall disappointed. Hold onHaving listened to this twice I'm so disappointed that it has not lived up to 25. There's about 4 tracks that feel like filler which is good but 25 had all killer no filler tracks for me. I will give props to incredible vocals, the modern production and the use of voice memos in the likes of my little love but overall the build up to the release means i am overall disappointed. Hold on should be the next single cause i cannot get enough of it though… Expand
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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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