Adele
19
2008, XL/Columbia Records
pop soul
Considering that Adele won the Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Chasing Pavements,” reviewing 19 seems almost trite. But this month’s theme focuses on the female voice, and I really think Adele fits the bill as one of the most unique female vocalists today. While she’s been compared to Amy Winehouse and the more recent Duffy, Adele stands out for her age and her phrasing. Winehouse and Duffy are far more traditional in their vocalizations, seemingly copying past talents like Etta James without actually varying their techniques, while Adele has a blatant pop sensibility in her voice. As a debut album, 19 definitely deserved its due praise, but something about this album sounds unfinished. I’d like to see something unexpected from her – with her voice, it’s sure to blow us all away.
“Hometown Glory,” “Daydreamer,” “Chasing Pavements.”
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Tags: 19, adele, heart, i know you're married but i've got feelings too, martha wainwright, stars
