Songs from singer's soul

ADELE: British song bird Adele's new album.

The South Waikato News launched its review series on the entertainment pages several months ago. Reporter Aden Miles chose to begin with British songbird Adele's album 21
 
I DIDN'T know much about Adele's debut album, only that it gave a platform to a gorgeous voice.
Her second album, 21, offers the same exposure. This time the material is darker, deeper and more melancholy.

21 draws heavy inspiration from Motown as well as country, blues and rhythm and blues.

This album flaunts break-up songs with most of them reflecting Adele's most recently ended relationship.

Some of the most notable songs are Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You and the most recently airplayed Set Fire to the Rain.
However, it is Take It All, one of the quieter songs which only has a piano accompanying Adele's voice, that stands as the ballad of the album.

Her voice is a generous instrument that carries its tone right through to the height of its range. With power, soul, clarity of tone and a crystal clear belt, as well as a solid album, Adele has cemented herself as one of the finest vocalists and musicians of her generation.