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:
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  2. Mixed: 80 out of 1301
  3. Negative: 125 out of 1301
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  1. Duhdeedious
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is the finest Adele album. Most versatile she ever sounded. Most daring and ferocious ever. So experimental yet doesn't lose the essence of classic Adele. Mwah.
  2. MKCX
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Her most mature and personal album, ‘30’ contains what probably will be one of the most classical songs in this new contemporary era of music.
  3. kaymay217
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Love this album so much! Especially Hold On is so healing!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Hijo
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 30 - the perfect private date with Adele.

    Like all of her previous albums, 30 is an artistic memoir of Adele in her life journey. However, after 6 years of waiting, her life story right now seems no longer aligned with everyone’s. The theme “divorce” here may well be only for ones who would like to find a corner to sit down, and heal.

    Thus, it would be a lame comparison to set 30, 25, 21, 19 in a family because 30 is clearly an outlier. This is a time when she finally transforms from a blockbuster maker into a creator of a whole new world.

    The arrangement of this album is apparent. Everything starts with an invitation of strange, something old, and something hurts. “Strangers by nature” is weird and pleasant at the same time, as if Adele opens the door to welcome our curiosity. The cinematic vibe is her main theme of this album, and it is revealed at the very first note without any hesitation. “Easy on me” is her old classic warm tea to comfort those who feels strange of whatever coming up next. The bravest moment goes to “My little love”, when she lets her most private sharing of her love and wound naked to the world. “I’m so far gone and you're the only one who can save me.” Not many people who can appreciate this sacred moment. But that doesn’t take any value from this precious song.

    The next part is a dynamic time for bass and drum. The 3 songs might get offended those who are thirsty for Adele’s “old good days”. “Cry your heart out” is a big lie where her senses of humour and big wide laugh shines over the anticipated sadness and tears. “Oh my god” fully lives as its name. But “Can I get it” deserves the spot line because it introduces many layers of surprises.

    “I drink wine” perfectly fits it own role of opening the bridging part of the album. With “Easy on me”, they are the only 2 songs that relates the most to the classic Adele. If “Chasing Pavement”, “Someone like you” and “Hello” leave at least one memorable and iconic lines, “I drink wine” is pouring them in the whole lyrics. Well-appraised should also goes to her conveyance, for the first time ever, we could enjoy the grace of drinking when we are wide awake.

    The bridging part continues with the two chilling songs: “All night parking”, and “Women like me”. If there should be a flaw of them, it should be the length. We can linger those two for the whole night, and I’m not kidding at all.

    The treasure for those who are able to embrace belongs to the next two songs. “Hold on” is a kind hand for anyone who is stuck in in the dark and see no hope of light around, while “To be loved” offers the big room enough for Adele to fully spread her wings and expose her beautiful gift as a true vocalist.

    The whole album ends with “Love is the game”, her best ending so far. It is the scene where the audience would like to linger the moment and come back to this movie sometimes again.

    Of course, it is too soon giving any prejudice about the this album. Music is to feel with an open heart and fits only to those who is in need. With 30, Adele has nicely completed her new story. It doesn’t matter if this is another blockbuster or all-kill awards as what she’s already done, or even a disappointed for different expectations. This is truly beautiful and truly a warm corner for those like me to sit down and enjoy.

    Just remember her music never the one to please anyone, but to heal the souls whose is in need.    … Expand
  5. Bahjajw
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tooooooooooo beeeeeee loooooved and looooed The album is a masterpiece. It is like a free therapist.… Expand
  6. EddieGH
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Lo mejor que he escuchado en el año, con esa voz todas las canciones suenan fenomenal en mis oídos.
  7. Alfiechap
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Absolutely monumental, all different flavours and tones the album is beautiful! Her best by far, Thank you Adele
  8. bernasf99
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Definitely, Adele's best album to date. An album that shows maturity, vulnerability, and a mother's love while going through "divorce, babe, divorce"
  9. Rachmatfathoni
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Best Adele album yet. The songs were crafted with such love and soul it makes you FEEL it. Love love
  10. Marta12345
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    As a millennial and a women in the same age, I can relate to her immensely.
  11. arielsantiago
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Valeu tanto a espera! Melhor álbum do ano. Tantas emoções… Obrigado por tudo, Adele.
  12. elieloob
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This album is literally perfect. After my first listen I had mixed feelings, but I swear to god the songs grow on you so much. My favourite tracks were probably To Be Loved, Oh My God, and Love Is A Game, but you can't really go wrong with any of them. She started this album three years ago in 2019 and it shows. For the amount of perfection in every track, 3 years seems short. These songsThis album is literally perfect. After my first listen I had mixed feelings, but I swear to god the songs grow on you so much. My favourite tracks were probably To Be Loved, Oh My God, and Love Is A Game, but you can't really go wrong with any of them. She started this album three years ago in 2019 and it shows. For the amount of perfection in every track, 3 years seems short. These songs would all work really well on tour so I hope she does one.It felt so nostalgic to me and had a very specific vintage vibe that I can't quite explain. This is one of, if not the, best releases of this year and I heavily recommend it.… Expand
  13. Oalexestevao
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ela e suas canções são perfeitas. Me deixam bem, me deixam em paz. Fico imensamente feliz em viver na mesma época que Adele!… Expand
  14. guimlm4939
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Adele nos presenteou com um álbum conceitual que confia a nós fragilidades e forças pessoais da cantora. Uma obra prima e um marco musical.
  15. Davidadkins
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    30 is a masterpiece from start to finish simply the album of the year , his vocal technique and new sounds are flawless as the production.
  16. hedaad
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Es increíble la forma en la que Adele canta y se arriesga a algo nuevo. Es una historia muy bien contada, con tantos sentimientos expresados y con tantas cosas que se dicen sin necesidad de ser mencionadas. No hay canción que no me haya gustado porque cada una tiene su significado, incluso si sigue un mismo ritmo sin cambio, tiene significado y claro,no todos lo saben encontrar. Notas tanEs increíble la forma en la que Adele canta y se arriesga a algo nuevo. Es una historia muy bien contada, con tantos sentimientos expresados y con tantas cosas que se dicen sin necesidad de ser mencionadas. No hay canción que no me haya gustado porque cada una tiene su significado, incluso si sigue un mismo ritmo sin cambio, tiene significado y claro,no todos lo saben encontrar. Notas tan bien cantadas, tan bien afinadas que definitivamente te quedas con ganas de más y esas ganas, esa sed es saciada con la próxima canción. "My Little Love" es una canción que terminó conmigo estando en el inicio, la forma en la que Adele logra plasmar tantos sentimientos, la voz de Angelo, esas conversaciones te hacen sentir más íntimo y de verdad mi más grande admiración hacía Adele por la valentía de ser vulnerable y más aún frente a millones de personas. Realmente no tengo nada más que decir porque es un álbum que hizo explotar mi cabeza y que definitivamente debe de tener una gran puntuación para semejante obra maestra.… Expand
  17. Drewjames505
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing album I absolutely love it. Best work yet. I just wanna submit this review but there’s a stupid character limit on it
  18. Aby123
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    The best álbum in life, every single song is a masterpiece. We are so proud of Her.
  19. Aaron305
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Este album es lo mejor que a pasado este 2021 Todos tienen que saberlo la reina volvio y vino para llevarse premios eso es seguro.
  20. rinconshirly
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Adele nos regaló su versión de la manera más artística y perfecta posible. De inicio a fin el álbum es una perfecta sintonía, una continuación, una lírica impecable y unos acordes conmovedores. Este álbum es natural, sincero, conmovedor, estremecedor. Este álbum es el mejor.
  21. omaraljuboori
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Great record. Very personal and honest. Musically wonderful. Track #11 has to be one of the greatest performances ever. Loved it.
  22. digon07
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This album getting better each hearing time! Wrong who did think she'd make the same style kind of songs. Stunning!
  23. ricardobrazolin
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira da Adele, foi perfeito, espetacular! Ela foi perspicaz nesse, viu? AOTY!
  24. Felipemolag
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This is the Best Álbum of Adele, simplemente genial, es arte, un viaje a través de los sentimientos de Adele Adkins, una travesía llena de emociones, sueños, deseos, frustraciones, anhelos, definitivamente una gran experiencia.
  25. GabrielaCis
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Such a good combination of rythims! Adele sounds like an angel as always. This is a perfect comback!
  26. Frida93
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Adele's best album. Incredibly touching, deep and full of emotion. Her best work. Amazing.
  27. AlemanRene
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    30 es simplemente increíble, la mejor definición de que la música es el arte y el lenguaje universal.
  28. Noobandy
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just can feel everything she wanted to pass with this album, is so incredible and different of the musics we listened this year… Expand
  29. carlosotaviano
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    O novo álbum 30 da cantora Adele foi aguardado por grande parte do público com muito entusiasmo, afinal seis anos se passaram desde a última vez que a britânica tinha lançado algo. As expectativas para o novo álbum foram muito altas e em todos os sentidos a cantora Adele cumpriu as expectativas dos fãs e dos consumidores da sua arte.
    O álbum contempla um período turbulento na vida da    O novo álbum 30 da cantora Adele foi aguardado por grande parte do público com muito entusiasmo, afinal seis anos se passaram desde a última vez que a britânica tinha lançado algo. As expectativas para o novo álbum foram muito altas e em todos os sentidos a cantora Adele cumpriu as expectativas dos fãs e dos consumidores da sua arte.
    O álbum contempla um período turbulento na vida da cantora, o divórcio com seu ex-marido Simon Konecki e o crescimento de seu filho Angelo, no meio da história. O álbum 30 pode parecer outro álbum da Adele sobre decepção amorosa, dessa vez um divórcio, mas a experiência é muito mais imersiva que um simples divórcio.
    Adele nos conta o âmago do seu sofrimento, a solidão de uma mulher perdida em seu casamento, não muito triste e não tão feliz, empurrando com a barriga a comodidade da sua rotina, em prol de dar ao filho a família nuclear que nunca teve. Adele rompeu um casamento e se conheceu mais, foi ótimo mergulhar um pouco nos sentimentos mais profundos da cantora, ela nos mostrou como é lindo ser intenso e sagaz.    … Expand
  30. Flavsta
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Bellissimo. Mantiene sia l’anima intima e sia una nuova carica dì novità con suoni ricercati. Un viaggio nella sua nuova consapevolezza.
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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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