What makes 25 by Adele notable?

'25' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over three million copies in its first week in the U.S., breaking records for digital sales. It also won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2017, further cementing Adele's status as a leading figure in contemporary music. Released on November 20, 2015, '25' marked Adele's third studio album, following her monumental success with '21'. At this point in her career, she had already achieved global stardom and critical acclaim, making the anticipation for this album extremely high. '25' continued to showcase her evolution as an artist while maintaining her emotional depth.

25 works well if you're into heartfelt ballads for emotional release, cathartic moments of love reflection and for rainy day introspection.

How many songs are on 25?

25 has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

25

Adele · 2015

60 min · 14 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Adele's heartfelt ballads blend soul and pop, exploring themes of love and loss with her signature powerful vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

heartfelt ballads for emotional release
cathartic moments of love reflection
for rainy day introspection
late-night solitude with powerful vocals
melancholic themes of past relationships

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of upbeat party tracks
prefer quick, energetic listens

Where this album fits

Themes: nostalgic longing· heartbreak reflections
Career context: Released on November 20, 2015, '25' marked Adele's third studio album, following her monumental success with '21'. At this point in her career, she had already achieved global stardom and critical acclaim, making the anticipation for this album extremely high. '25' continued to showcase her evolution as an artist while maintaining her emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Sam Smith· Lana Del Rey· Emeli Sandé
Sounds like this from elsewhere: In the Lonely Hour by Sam Smith — Shares themes of heartbreak and longing with powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth.

Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent by Lewis Capaldi — Explores similar emotional territory of love and loss, blending heartfelt lyrics with soulful melodies.

Wasteland, Baby! by Hozier — Combines rich, emotive vocals with introspective themes of love and nostalgia in a soulful context.