21 es un álbum de Adele, publicado en 2011. El disco incluye 11 canciones, entre ellas «Rolling In The Deep», «Rumour Has It», «Turning Tables» y «Don't You Remember».
Lanzado en 2011, 21, el segundo álbum de Adele, no es solo un disco; es un fenómeno cultural y uno de los álbumes más exitosos de la historia de la música. Titulado de nuevo por la edad de la artista durante su creación, "21" es un álbum conceptual sobre la devastadora ruptura de una relación. Es una creación notable del soul, el pop y el R&B, que explora las diferentes etapas del desamor, desde la ira furiosa hasta la aceptación melancólica. Con una producción impecable, una composición magistral y la voz de Adele en su máxima expresión de poder y vulnerabilidad, el álbum trascendió todas las barreras demográficas y geográficas. Dominó las listas de éxitos mundiales durante más de dos años, vendió más de 31 millones de copias y arrasó en los premios Grammy, ganando seis galardones, incluido el de Álbum del Año.
De la idea al estudio
El álbum nació del final de una intensa relación amorosa. Adele canalizó todo su dolor y su rabia en la composición del disco. Para dar forma a su visión, colaboró con un equipo de productores de élite. Viajó a Malibú para trabajar con el legendario Rick Rubin, quien la animó a explorar un sonido más crudo y con influencias del country y el blues americano. En Londres, trabajó con Paul Epworth, con quien creó el explosivo himno "Rolling in the Deep" en una sola tarde. También colaboró con Ryan Tedder de OneRepublic, coautor de "Rumour Has It", y con Dan Wilson, con quien escribió la icónica balada "Someone Like You".
Sonido y estilo
El sonido de "21" es una sofisticada fusión de soul, blues, country y pop. A diferencia de su debut, el álbum tiene un sonido más grandioso y una paleta musical más amplia, pero sin perder la esencia orgánica. La influencia de la música americana es palpable, especialmente en las pistas producidas por Rick Rubin. El hilo conductor que une todo el álbum es la extraordinaria interpretación vocal de Adele. Su voz es el instrumento principal, capaz de transmitir una gama de emociones que va desde la furia vengativa hasta la más delicada vulnerabilidad.
Recorrido por las canciones
El álbum es una sucesión de himnos generacionales. El primer sencillo, "Rolling in the Deep", es un himno de "blues-gospel-disco oscuro", como lo describió Adele, que se convirtió en un éxito mundial masivo. La canción que cerró su estatus de leyenda fue la balada de piano "Someone Like You". Su interpretación de la canción en los Brit Awards de 2011, sola al piano, es una de las actuaciones más famosas de la historia de la televisión y catapultó la canción al número 1 en todo el mundo.
"Set Fire to the Rain" es una poderosa power ballad orquestal que también alcanzó el número 1. "Rumour Has It" es un enérgico tema de soul con un ritmo contagioso. La balada "Turning Tables" y la versión de The Cure, "Lovesong", muestran su lado más íntimo.
Estreno y listas de éxitos
"21" no fue solo un éxito, fue un fenómeno cultural que rompió récords en todo el mundo. Fue el álbum más vendido del mundo en 2011 y 2012, y se convirtió en el álbum más vendido del siglo XXI en el Reino Unido.
- UK Albums Chart: 1
- USA Billboard 200: 1
- España (PROMUSICAE): 1
- Alemania (GfK Entertainment): 1
- Australia (ARIA): 1
- Canadá (Billboard): 1
Cómo lo recibió la crítica
El álbum recibió una aclamación crítica universal. Fue elogiado por su honestidad brutal, la calidad de sus composiciones y la majestuosidad de la voz de Adele. Rolling Stone lo calificó como "un álbum exquisito". "21" no solo consolidó a Adele como la mayor estrella del pop del planeta, sino que también demostró el poder atemporal de una gran voz y una historia de desamor universal, cambiando el curso de la música pop en el proceso.
Listado de Canciones
- Rolling In The Deep
There's a fire starting in my heart Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark Finally I can see you crystal clear [Clean version:] Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare [Explicit version:] Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare See how I leave with every piece of you Don't underestimate the things that I will do There's a fire starting in my heart Reaching a fever pitch And it's bringing me out the dark The scars of your love remind me of us They keep me thinking that we almost had it all The scars of your love, they leave me breathless I can't help feeling We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it, to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) Baby, I have no story to be told But I've heard one on you And I'm gonna make your head burn Think of me in the depths of your despair Make a home down there As mine sure won't be shared (You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love remind me of us (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) They keep me thinking that we almost had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love, they leave me breathless (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) I can't help feeling We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it, to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all Rolling in the deep You had my heart inside of your hand But you played it, with a beating Throw your soul through every open door (woah) Count your blessings to find what you look for (woah) Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (woah) You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow (woah) (You're gonna wish you never had met me) We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) It all, it all, it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) But you played it You played it You played it You played it to the beat. - Rumour Has It
Letra
Owwwwh [repeats] She, she ain't real, She ain't gonna be able to love you like I will, She is a stranger, You and I have history, Or don't you remember? Sure, she's got it all, But, baby, is that really what you want? Bless your soul, you've got your head in the clouds, You made a fool out of you, And, boy, she's bringing you down, She made your heart melt, But you're cold to the core, Now rumour has it she ain't got your love anymore, Rumour has it (rumour) [x8] She is half your age, But I'm guessing that's the reason that you stayed, I heard you've been missing me, You've been telling people things you shouldn't be, Like when we creep out and she ain't around, Haven't you heard the rumours? (Bless your soul!) Bless your soul, you've got your head in the clouds, You made a fool out of me, And, boy, you're bringing me down, You made my heart melt, yet I'm cold to the core, But rumour has it I'm the one you're leaving her for, Rumour has it (rumour) [x8] All of these words whispered in my ear, Tell a story that I cannot bear to hear, Just 'cause I said it, it don't mean that I meant it, People say crazy things, Just 'cause I said it, don't mean that I meant it, Just 'cause you heard it, Rumour has it (rumour) [x14] But rumour has it he's the one I'm leaving you for. - Turning Tables
Close enough to start a war All that I have is on the floor God only knows what we're fighting for All that I say, you always say more I can't keep up with your turning tables Under your thumb I can't breathe So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me No, I won't rescue you to just desert me I can't give you the heart you think you gave me It's time to say goodbye to turning tables To turning tables Under haunted skies I see you (ooh) Where love is lost your ghost is found I braved a hundred storms to leave you As hard as you try, no, I will never be knocked down, whoa I can't keep up with your turning tables Under your thumb I can't breathe So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me, No, I won't rescue you to just desert me I can't give you the heart you think you gave me It's time to say goodbye to turning tables Turning tables Next time I'll be braver I'll be my own savior When the thunder calls for me Next time I'll be braver I'll be my own savior Standing on my own two feet I won't let you close enough to hurt me, No, I won't rescue you to just desert me I can't give you the heart you think you gave me It's time to say goodbye to turning tables To turning tables Turning tables, yeah Turning, oh - Don't You Remember
When will I see you again? You left with no goodbye, Not a single word was said, No final kiss to seal any sins, I had no idea of the state we were in, I know I have a fickle heart and a bitterness, And a wandering eye, and heaviness in my head, But don't you remember? Don't you remember? The reason you loved me before, Baby, please remember me once more, When was the last time you thought of me? Or have you completely erased me from your memory? I often think about where I went wrong, The more I do, the less I know, But I know I have a fickle heart and a bitterness, And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head, But don't you remember? Don't you remember? The reason you loved me before, Baby, please remember me once more, Gave you the space so you could breathe, I kept my distance so you would be free, And hoped that you'd find the missing piece, To bring you back to me, Why don't you remember? Don't you remember? The reason you loved me before, Baby, please remember me once more, [Another version says: "Baby, please remember you used to love me"] When will I see you again? - Set Fire To The Rain
I let it fall, my heart, And as it fell you rose to claim it It was dark and I was over Until you kissed my lips and you saved me My hands, they're strong But my knees were far too weak, To stand in your arms Without falling to your feet But there's a side to you That I never knew, never knew. All the things you'd say They were never true, never true, And the games you play You would always win, always win. [Chorus:] But I set fire to the rain, Watched it pour as I touched your face, Well, it burned while I cried 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name! When I lay with you I could stay there Close my eyes Feel you here forever You and me together Nothing gets better 'Cause there's a side to you That I never knew, never knew, All the things you'd say, They were never true, never true, And the games you'd play You would always win, always win. [Chorus:] But I set fire to the rain, Watched it pour as I touched your face, Well, it burned while I cried 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name! I set fire to the rain And I threw us into the flames When it fell, something died 'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time! Sometimes I wake up by the door, That heart you caught must be waiting for you Even now when we're already over I can't help myself from looking for you. [Chorus:] I set fire to the rain, Watched it pour as I touched your face, Well, it burned while I cried 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name I set fire to the rain, And I threw us into the flames When it fell, something died 'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, ohhhh! Oh noooo Let it burn, oh Let it burn Let it burn - He Won't Go
Letra
Some say I'll be better without you But they don't know you like I do Or at least the sides I thought I knew I can't beg this time It drags on as I lose my mind Reminded by things I find Like notes and clothes you left behind Wake me up, wake me up when all is done I won't rise until this battle's won My dignity's become undone But I won't go I can't do it on my own If this ain't love, then what is? I'm willing to take the risk I won't go I can't do it on my own If this ain't love, then what is? I'm willing to take the risk So petrified, I'm so scared to step into this ride What if I lose my heart and fail the climb? I won't forgive me if I give up trying I heard his voice today I didn't know a single word he said Not one resemblance to the man I met Just a vacant broken boy instead But I won't go I can't do it on my own If this ain't love, then what is? I'm willing to take the risk I won't go I can't do it on my own If this ain't love, then what is? I am willing to take the risk There will be times We'll try and give it up Bursting at the seams, no doubt We'll almost fall apart then burn the pieces To watch them turn to dust But nothing will ever taint us I won't go I can't do it on my own If this ain't love, then what is? I'm willing to take the risk I won't go I can't do it on my own If this ain't love, then what is? I am willing to take the risk Will he... will he still remember me? Will he still love me even when he's free? Or will he go back to the place where he would choose the poison over me? When we spoke yesterday, He said to hold my breath and sit and wait "I'll be home so soon, I won't be late" He won't go He can't do it on his own If this ain't love, then what is? He's willing to take the risk So I won't go He can't do it on his own If this ain't love, then what is? I'm willing to take the risk Cause he won't go He can't do it on his own If this ain't love, then what is? We're willing to take the risk I won't go I can't do it on my own If this ain't love, then what is? I'm willing to take the risk - Take It All
Letra
Didn't I give it all, Tried my best, Gave you everything I had, Everything and no less? Didn't I do it right? Did I let you down? Maybe you got too used to Well, having me around. Still how can you walk away From all my tears? It's gonna be an empty road Without me right here. [Chorus:] But go on and take it, Take it all with you. Don't look back At this crumbling fool. Just take it all With my love, Take it all With my love. Maybe I should leave To help you see Nothing is better than this And this is everything we need. So is it over? Is this really it? You've given up so easily, I thought you loved me more than this. [Chorus:] But go on, go on and take it, Take it all with you. Don't look back At this crumbling fool. Just take it all With my love, Take it all With my love. I will change if I must. Slow it down and bring it home, I will adjust. Oh if only, if only you knew, Everything I do is for you. [Chorus:] But go on Go on and take it, Take it all with you. Don't look back At this crumbling fool. Just take it, Take it all with you. Don't look back At this crumbling fool. Just take it all With my love, Take it all With my love Take it all With my love. - I'll Be Waiting
Letra
Hold me closer one more time, Say that you love me in your last goodbye, Please forgive me for my sins, Yes, I swam dirty waters, But you pushed me in, I've seen your face under every sky, Over every border and on every line, You know my heart more than I do, We were the greatest, me and you, But we had time against us, Miles between us, The heavens cried, I know I left you speechless, But now the sky has cleared and it's blue, And I see my future in you, I'll be waiting for you when you're ready to love me again, I'll put my hands up, I'll do everything different, I'll be better to you, I'll be waiting for you when you're ready to love me again, I'll put my hands up, I'll be somebody different, I'll be better to you, Let me stay here for just one more night, Build your world around me, And pull me to the light, So I can tell you that I was wrong, I was a child then, but now I'm willing to learn, But we had time against us, Miles between us, The heavens cried, I know I left you speechless, But now the sky has cleared and it's blue, And I see my future in you, I'll be waiting for you when you're ready to love me again, I'll put my hands up, I'll do everything different, I'll be better to you, I'll be waiting for you when you're ready to love me again, I'll put my hands up, I'll be somebody different, I'll be better to you, Time against us, Miles between us, Heavens cried, I know I left you speechless, Time against us, Miles between us, Heavens cried, I know I left you speechless, I know I left you speechless, I'll be waiting, I'll be waiting for you when you're ready to love me again, I'll put my hands up, I'll do everything different, I'll be better to you, I'll be waiting for you when you're ready to love me again, I'll put my hands up, I'll be somebody different, I'll be better to you. - One And Only
Letra
You've been on my mind I grow fonder every day, Lose myself in time Just thinking of your face God only knows Why it's taken me so long To let my doubts go You're the only one that I want I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all, You never know if you never try To forgive your past and simply be mine I dare you to let me be your, your one and only Promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms So come on and give me the chance To prove that I'm the one who can Walk that mile until the end starts If I've been on your mind You hang on every word I say Lose yourself in time at the mention of my name Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close? And have you tell me whichever road I choose you'll go I don't know why I'm scared 'cause I've been here before Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all, You'll never know if you never try To forgive your past and simply be mine I dare you to let me be your, your one and only I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms So come on and give me the chance To prove that I'm the one who can Walk that mile until the end starts I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart I Know it ain't easy, giving up your heart (Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it) I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart (Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it) I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart (Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it) I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart (Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it) I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms So come on and give me a chance To prove that I'm the one who can Walk that mile until the end starts Come on and give me a chance To prove that I'm the one who can Walk that mile until the end starts. - Love Song
Letra
[Verse 1:] Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am home again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am whole again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am young again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am fun again [Chorus:] However far away I will always love you However long I stay I will always love you Whatever words I say I will always love you I will always love you [Verse 2:] Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am free again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am clean again [Chorus:] However far away I will always love you However long I stay I will always love you Whatever words I say I will always love you I will always love you However far away I will always love you However long I stay I will always love you Whatever words I say I will always love you I'll always love you I'll always love you Cause I love you Love, love, love... - Someone Like You
I heard that you're settled down That you found a girl and you're married now. I heard that your dreams came true. Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you. Old friend, why are you so shy? Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light. I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too Don't forget me, I beg I'll remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead" You know how the time flies Only yesterday was the time of our lives We were born and raised In a summer haze Bound by the surprise of our glory days I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I'd hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too Don't forget me, I beg I'll remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead." Nothing compares No worries or cares Regrets and mistakes They are memories made. Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste? Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you Don't forget me, I beg I'll remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead". Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too Don't forget me, I beg I'll remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead."