re: Adele's New CD "25" Now Released

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no way she's only 27


Oh no.

Be safe out there, Adele.

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I've been thinking that myself.

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This passage from a review by Allan Raible pretty much sums it up for me:

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In all, this album is deeply nuanced and demands complete focus. If the ballads all blend together at first, give it a couple listens and, with time, they will let their greatness be known.

This is not a record that will rapidly wear out its welcome. It seems like this is the kind of record that will evolve upon repetition.

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At first listen, songs like "River Lea" and "I Miss You" seem like "filler" songs, but they really aren't. They are magnificent songs.

My least favorite song is "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)". It may be a hit for the T-Swizzle crowd. It's a good song, but the weakest for me.

Two "sleeper" songs I think will be "Remedy" and "All I Ask". Remedy is a Mariah-esque song and really works well.

"A Million Years Ago" could be the best song on the album. I haven't decided yet. "Hello" and "When We Were Young" are just so.damn.good.

"Sweetest Devotion" is a great song to end the album because it is hopeful and positive, looking toward the future. It's specifically written about her son, but could be about a new relationship. She seems to be putting all of the maudlin heartbreak behind her.

It will be interesting to see where she goes from here. Unless Simon Konecki really deals her a bad blow, or something really unfortunate happens, Adele may not have a whole lot of heartbreak to write about in a few years when she records again. But whatever she does, I'm sure it will be great.