Adele (3) – 30

It’s baffling to see 30 being dismissed as anything less than a triumph. To call this album anything but brilliant is not only misguided, but it also shows a fundamental misunderstanding of songwriting. This record is a masterclass in emotional depth and narrative craft.

From the aching vulnerability of Easy on Me to the haunting introspection of My Little Love, Adele delivers a body of work that transcends mere pop music. Every lyric cuts deep, and every melody serves a purpose. It’s the kind of songwriting that reveals layers with each listen, a quality only true artistry can achieve.

Anyone critiquing this album would do well to first understand what great songwriting actually entails. 30 isn’t just one of Adele’s best albums—it’s a testament to her ability to turn personal pain into universally powerful music. Dismissing it? That’s missing the point entirely.

Not her best record for sure, but this pressing sounds phenomenal, nothing to complain about, highly recommend

Great sounding vinyl, off white with orange labels looks classy. An absolute steal on Amazon UK at £11 (May 23)

Beautiful white and orange albums. Flat and almost no noise! Doesn't like the music that much, but some tracks are still good.

I see, that crazy prices are asked for this edition.
At Amazon still available for only € 27,-

4/5, I am really happy with two LP and the pressing, have a little bit noise. However, I was expecting a gate fold for this vinyl. though the inner sleeves are really beautiful and the white colour is also great, I still think it can't be a 5/5.

The tracks seem to be sped up when compared to the actual songs. And why letting so much record space go to waste unused? I expected more from this pressing. A classic case of paying for anything other than quality. It's a shame cause it's a good album.

Really dynamic, great sounding records. The queitest in my collection? No. Quiet enough to not bother me at all? YES. Definately needs a good clean to give its best.

16 different vinyl issues at launch? ROFL! Thanks for ruining the plants Adele!

aside from the cheap inner sleeves that are slightly ripped and some surface noise this pressing sounds amazing, definitely adele’s best mastered album! it’s a shame it’s not a gatefold though :(

Definitely one of the worst vinyl records I owned. I have to return it immediately after receiving it because of how low-cost and miserly it feels and looks considering the price. It should've been a gatefold, first of all. And second of all, it should've been just one LP instead of two. It certainly looked like she comprised quantity over quality.