Wednesday, October 1, 2025

CD/Music Review: Adele: 30

 



30, released in 2021, is the fourth studio album by English singer/songwriter Adele. Like her earlier albums, especially 21 and 25, this one features a diverse mix of genres in its various songs, blending elements of pop, jazz, R&B, and more. The album comprises 12 tracks in total, with the most successful being the first single released from it, "Easy on Me," which reached number one on the Top 100 chart. Also, like her earlier albums, the songs deal with issues from Adele's personal life, such as her divorce, motherhood, and the fame she experienced after the massive success of her second and third albums, as well as the songs "Rolling in the Deep" and "Hello." 

The CD liner includes pictures from the recording sessions. Each page of the liner also includes the lyrics and production notes for one of the songs, printed over a photo. Ultimately, while the album was not as big a hit as her prior two albums, it is still very good. The mix of songs is excellent, and they highlight Adele's amazing voice very well. So, if you are a fan of her prior albums, this one is absolutely worth listening to.