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Adele began writing 21 in April 2009, while still involved in the relationship that subsequently inspired the record. Looking to deviate from the brooding sound of her first album, she had intended to compose a more upbeat and contemporary follow-up.
Jan 24, 2021 · At its core, the album's sincerity and its eclectic mixture of influences and collaborators drove its success. 21 was so huge because it achieved the rare feat of being an album that was accessible to virtually everyone and every taste without sounding incohesive or bland.
Jun 16, 2015 · But it did little to stall the influence of her sophomore effort — in February 2012, Adele won six Grammys for 21, tying with Beyoncé for the most awards won in a single night.
- Kate Beaudoin
Jan 24, 2021 · Though ‘19’ secured Adele’s spot in the charts, it was undoubtedly ‘21’ that turned Adele into someone who continually dominated them in years to come – and established her as the kind ...
Jan 24, 2021 · A fast-emerging English songstress named Adele was about to release her sophomore album, 21, and there were signs it could be big.
Dec 22, 2021 · Adele's album "21" was released a decade ago. She's now made history, becoming the first female artist to have an album spend 10 consecutive years on the Billboard Top 200. She's...
Jan 24, 2021 · The understated ballad was a slight departure from the funky pop of Adele’s debut album, 19, and ushered in the chapter of her career which arguably remains her most iconic. Released on January...
