Top tracks — play these first
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Hello Start here — This lead single captures the album's essence with a hauntingly beautiful melody and introspective lyrics about longing and reconciliation.
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When We Were Young — The track's nostalgic reflection on youth and lost love showcases Adele's vocal power while delivering profound emotional depth.
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All I Ask — A poignant ballad that highlights vulnerability, featuring minimal instrumentation that allows Adele's voice to shine in its rawest form.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Adele's powerful vocals and emotional depth are complemented by strong songwriting and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Hello', features a slow build with orchestral elements that set a dramatic tone for the album.
- Several tracks, such as 'When We Were Young' and 'All I Ask', utilize a piano-driven arrangement that highlights Adele's vocal delivery.
- The album includes moments of tempo variation, with tracks like 'Send My Love (to Your New Lover)' introducing a more upbeat feel amidst the ballads.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- seekers of upbeat party tracks
- prefer quick, energetic listens
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Significant return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued artistic strength.
- Themes
- nostalgic longing· heartbreak reflections
- Career context
- By the time '25' was released, Adele had already achieved worldwide fame with her previous albums, especially '21', which won multiple awards. This album marked a significant return after a five-year hiatus and showcased her growth as an artist while delving into themes of nostalgia and maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Smith· Lana Del Rey· Emeli Sandé
Tracklist
- 1 Hello Start here 4:55
- 2 Send My Love (to Your New Lover) 3:43
- 3 I Miss You 5:48
- 4 When We Were Young 4:50
- 5 Remedy 4:05
- 6 Water Under the Bridge 4:00
- 7 River Lea 3:45
- 8 Love in the Dark 4:45
- 9 Million Years Ago 3:47
- 10 All I Ask 4:31
- 11 Sweetest Devotion 4:11
- 12 Can’t Let Go 3:18
- 13 Lay Me Down 4:30
- 14 Why Do You Love Me 3:58
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
In the Lonely Hour
Sam Smith
Shares themes of heartbreak and longing with powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth.
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
Lewis Capaldi
Explores similar emotional territory of love and loss, blending heartfelt lyrics with soulful melodies.
Wasteland, Baby!
Hozier
Combines rich, emotive vocals with introspective themes of love and nostalgia in a soulful context.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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