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| Artist: Adele
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $15.98
Buy Used: $8.00
You Save: $7.98 (50%)
Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 109
Format: Limited Edition
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 886973062425
EAN: 0886973062425
ASIN: B0017WI5VQ
Release Date: June 10, 2008
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Daydreamer | | • | Best For Last | | • | Chasing Pavements | | • | Cold Shoulder | | • | Crazy For You | | • | Melt My Heart To Stone | | • | First Love | | • | Right As Rain | | • | Make You Feel My Love | | • | My Same | | • | Tired | | • | Hometown Glory |
Disc 2
| • | Right As Rain | | • | Melt My Heart To Stone | | • | My Same | | • | That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On | | • | Chasing Pavements |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The minute you hear that voice, the hair stands up on the back of your neck and you realize this is someone special. Brash, wise beyond her years, but down-to-earth and focused, Adele was raised by a single mom to whom she's devoted in the racially mixed, working-class London neighborhoods of Tottenham and Brixton, where she worshiped pop idols like Backstreet Boys, the Spice Girls, Take That and Britney Spears, not daring to dream one day she might follow in their footsteps to stardom herself. Together, the songs on 19 compose a diary of a year in Adele's life, one that began with her deciding to stay in London rather than attend university in Liverpool, which led her to write "Hometown Glory," a paean to the city and her cherished memories of growing up there. And while insistent she knows little about politics, the verse, "I like it in the city when two words collide/You get the people and the government/Everybody taking different sides," was about her taking part in a post-9/11 protest march against the Iraq war. The latest in the current spate of talented female singer-songwriters emerging from the U.K. scene, Adele was the first recipient of the Brit Awards' newly inaugurated Critics Choice prize last December even before her debut album was released. She was also honored as the winner of BBC Music's Sound of 2008 poll of music critics, editors and broadcasters, as the most promising new musical artist likely to emerge this year. Adele admits she's the kind of person who feels incomplete without a relationship, but for now, she's burying her sorrows in between performances with soda and Cheetos… and refuses to obsess over her weight, either. All you need to know about Adele can be learned from her live performances, accompanied by just a piano or an acoustic guitar, with a one-of-a-kind voice that conveys a rainbow of emotions, from sorrow to triumph, longing to sensuality, solitude to solidarity, a blues-soul hybrid steeped in the past, yet fully alive in the moment. Remember the name: Adele. After listening to her debut album 19, you won't forget the voice. More from Adele Adele Photos
Album Description
US only 2 CD edition includes a bonus disc with five live tracks,Right as Rain [Live], Melt My Heart to Stone [Live], My Same [Live], That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On [Live] and Chasing Pavements [Live] . 19 is the debut album from the singer/songwriter. Citing her influences as diverse as Etta James, Jill Scott, Bjork, Dusty Springfield, Billy Bragg, Billie Holiday, Jeff Buckley, The Cure and Peggy Lee, Adele is a truly unique new artist. With her mix up of R&B and Soul served up with a healthy dash of feisty London attitude, she spins beautiful dark stories of loves won and lost and sometimes just daydreamed about. XL.
| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 Soulfull Young Talent August 27, 2008
Anna N (PacNW)
I'd heard about Adele and how her style was soulful and bluesy, and was not disappointed with this album. She has a really unique, deep and low voice that really goes with her style - I can just picture her in a smoky hall, burning up the stage. I didn't like all of the songs on the album (some are a little too slow for my taste), but there are several real gems ( "Right as Rain" is upbeat and cheeky fun). I'm enjoying this influx of neo-soul/blues from across the Pond, and I totally recommend this album.
Only 19?!?!? August 27, 2008
J. Southers (greenville, sc)
CDs are awesome. The live tracks on the bonus CD are worth the cost. Bluesy and raw. Listening to Adele it's hard to remember that she is only 19. Sounds like the old jazz and blues of the 30s and 40s.
 Good CD August 24, 2008
Annis (Florida)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this CD. I listened to the entire thing on a rainy saturday afternoon and was quite pleased. I buy music based on what I like and I don't care if she sounds or doesn't sound like somebody else. I think her music is good on its own and that is all that matters. I am not really sure how to classify her music...it is kind of earthy. So forget about comparisions to other people and judge the music on its own merit.
God Save the Queen! August 23, 2008
Calia
Amazing sound comes from this Brit! Never thought so much soul could come from across the pond! Definetly a must have, as soon as i heard her first song I pre-ordered the cd! There are other songs on the cd that are really bluesy(Crazy for You,DayDreamer)So if your into blues you'll love it! My all time favorite is Melt my Heart to Stone. I can really relate to that! Just keep on singing Adele!
Great Even if You're Not 19 August 22, 2008
Ferdy (Georgia, USA)
This girl's voice is unbelievable - so wise and soulful at such a young age and it's not enhanced or covered up with any electronic effects like so many young artists. The music speaks to the human condition so no matter what your age you can relate. If you're into blues, soul, or even light jazz, you will dig this.
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