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30

Adele · 2021

70 min · 15 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Adele's heartfelt ballads intertwine with soulful melodies, reflecting personal growth and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cathartic emotional release moments
  • reflective late-night solitude
  • soulful melodies for introspection
  • heartfelt ballads for deep connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer quick, catchy tunes

Where this album fits

Themes
divorce aftermath· intimate mother-son dialogue· heartbreak resilience
Career context
Released on November 19, 2021, '30' is Adele's fourth studio album and marks her return after a six-year hiatus following '25'. This period saw her navigating personal upheaval, including a divorce, which deeply influenced the album's introspective themes. The album showcases her evolution as both an artist and a person, blending vulnerability with musical sophistication.
Stylistic neighbors
Sam Smith· Lana Del Rey· Emeli Sandé
Sounds like this from elsewhere
In the Lonely Hour by Sam Smith — Explores similar themes of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability with soulful melodies.
24K Magic by Bruno Mars — Blends rich instrumentation with personal reflections on love and relationships, complementing Adele's style.
Wasteland, Baby! by Hozier — Shares a deep emotional narrative and soulful soundscape, focusing on love and personal growth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strangers by Nature 3:02
  • 2 Easy on Me 3:44
  • 3 My Little Love 6:29
  • 4 Cry Your Heart Out 4:15
  • 5 Oh My God 3:45
  • 6 Can I Get It 3:30
  • 7 I Drink Wine 6:16
  • 8 All Night Parking (interlude) 2:41
  • 9 Woman Like Me 5:00
  • 10 Hold On 6:06
  • 11 To Be Loved 6:43
  • 12 Love Is a Game 6:43
  • 13 Wild Wild West 3:46
  • 14 Can’t Be Together 4:17
  • 15 Easy on Me 3:44

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