October 23, 20159 yr Absolutely spectacular song, albeit very safe and somewhat formulaic. Feels like a modern classic from first listen, and not simply because it's Adele's big comeback. Assuming this is about the subject of '21', it's nicely apt that she checks in with him on the first song from her new record after all the craziness that's gone on since.
October 23, 20159 yr This is utterly dull and uninspired :/ but because it's Adele everyone is spaffing themselves over it. She is really one of the most overrsted artists of all time.
October 23, 20159 yr For some reason I wasn't really expecting much, but it's definitely all about that chorus. It knocks you for six! I like the song overall though.
October 23, 20159 yr Absolutely aaahmazin!!! Screech, take note!! THAT IS HOW YO SING!!! LIFE. OMG THAT CHORUS!! THOSE VOCALS ARE BETTER THAN EVER!! SOOOOOOO PREDICTABLE that those SCREECH TROLLS qould attack this. Jealous and bitter comes to mind. The emotion. The power. Those vocals omg. And that chorus gave me goosebumps. It just explodes out of beautifully soft vocals. It makes Leona FUMF sound so shrill and weak in comparison. Song. Of. The. Year.
October 23, 20159 yr some people will like anything that's thrown into them haha. it's the hype hyping itself. meta as f***. http://cs7052.vk.me/c540107/v540107342/162e3/EmnuYR1bfKY.jpg
October 23, 20159 yr It makes Leona FUMF sound so shrill and weak in comparison. FUMF is weak in comparison to Crazy Frog though
October 23, 20159 yr I've listened to this a couple more times on my journey to work and the more I listen, the more I'm getting into it. Her vocals are really captivating and drawing me in!
October 23, 20159 yr I like it after a few listens, but I can't lie—I wanted those drums to hit during that first chorus, and I didn't feel the song had to really "build" like that. I loooved the snippets of the chorus when I heard them; it sounded like something maybe Sia would do (maybe because of Greg Kurstin, who's the common denominator here). But idk, that buildup really slowed the momentum of the song for me, I think. Contrast to when I first heard "Rolling in the Deep", which was me watching MTV at like 3 AM half-asleep and immediately bolting awake when it came on. Not that this hampers my excitement for the album tho—still really interested in what these collabs will sound like!
October 23, 20159 yr Loool. That is Justin Beiber!! Look at the two pressed trolls loving this opporinity to press us with their weak Regina Hendi convenience alliance. This song is amazing and I would be the first to call someone out, no matter who, if it wasn't - like Justin Beiber. Amazing emotional song full of meaning.
October 23, 20159 yr It's even better than I was expecting :cry: That chorus is just sensational and the production throughout is stunning. The whole video package too, OH MY.
October 23, 20159 yr Was a little bit underwhelmed at first (because i wanted an uptempo track to lead the album perhaps) but the second listen in and wow it hit me, such a powerful return for her which she needed considering the huge gap she's been away for. Agreed on the verses being a little meh, the chorus really enhances the rest of the song for me though. :wub: the video is stunning as well :wub: Edited October 23, 20159 yr by Rob's broomstick
October 23, 20159 yr Absolutely spectacular song, albeit very safe and somewhat formulaic. Feels like a modern classic from first listen, and not simply because it's Adele's big comeback. Assuming this is about the subject of '21', it's nicely apt that she checks in with him on the first song from her new record after all the craziness that's gone on since. Given what she said in the letter announcing 25, I interpret the lyrics more as being written to a younger version of herself than to the guy. The song is utterly fantastic. What a chorus. The kind of emotion you just can't fake. It deserves to be number one.
October 23, 20159 yr I don't care what anyone says but this is such an epic comeback! Yes it's a ballad and yes some might say its a bit 'safe' but the lyrics, the production and the voice are all there and this is why I love Adele. I love the fact she doesn't come across as a diva in interviews but a really grounded human being and she is easily one of the best singers around right now! Roll on November 20th :cheer:
October 23, 20159 yr Can't deny that the chorus is big but it's not anything that special to me, not something that I'll keep going back to out of choice.
October 23, 20159 yr This is utterly dull and uninspired :/ but because it's Adele everyone is spaffing themselves over it. She is really one of the most overrsted artists of all time. I am agreeing with you entirely. This feels a bit weird ha ha :) Adele has a good voice but I've never understood the fascination with her and the level of her success. A lot people like how she's so "normal" but for me she comes across as trying to be normal and that's not the same. Anyhow, we seem to be in the minority on this one.
October 23, 20159 yr Given what she said in the letter announcing 25, I interpret the lyrics more as being written to a younger version of herself than to the guy. Ah, that's really interesting! I was a bit thrown by the 'hello from the other side' lyric as it implied to me she's referring to someone who'd died, but it'd fit in with your theory in the sense of being post-maturity (and post-world domination). The entire second verse and other lines like 'I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be/When we were younger and free' still put me in mind of 'Someone Like You' and make me think the song's about her ex, especially with the love interest in the video, but you could well be right. Edited October 23, 20159 yr by Noahspook
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October 23, 20159 yr I don't think the criticism of the song is at all unfounded, it's definitely quite marmite: you'll either really be drawn to the emotion or just find it dull and non-eventful. I personally love it, although I think I'll have to turn it over if I start hearing it too much on the radio because I don't want the emotion to disappear. Less is certainly more.
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