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Original poster

Adele’s single-boring and self absorbed ( and slightly cringeworthy)?

253 replies

TheReluctantPhoenix · 16/10/2021 07:16

Firstly, I love Adele’s music and very much admire her character and was very much looking forward to her new music.

However, her new song never goes anywhere. There is nothing, musically, to make your hair stand on end or really want to listen. If I were having a conversation in the car, I would not notice it in the background.

Of course, her voice is, as ever, sublime, but many of the ornaments sound forced and some good clear long notes would have been far better. In addition, after about 90 seconds it is , effectively, ‘on repeat’.

As for the words, I can just imagine her child listening to them as a teen or young adult and cringing.

Of course, the professional reviews love it, but I suspect they would not review Adele badly regardless of what she put out.

So AIBU or do I just not appreciate what is being done here (open to any opinions)?

OP posts:
donquixotedelamancha · 16/10/2021 08:53

Controversial opinion: Adele would have no career if Amy Winehouse had lived

I think you are using that word wrong: controversial doesn't mean silly.

When the next woman with a really superb voice (and good songs) comes along, she won't have 'no career' because Adele exists.

RedLipClass · 16/10/2021 08:57

I'm not a fan either. It's more of the same but not as good in quality as her previous offerings, which is disappointing. So many artists really push the boat out and reinvent themselves throughout their career which I think is really interesting and admirable so it's pretty meh that Adele is on her 4th album and doing the same old thing. Although, I'll reserve full judgement on that until the album's out because she might be playing it safe with the lead single and there's more to come. Like PP, I'm not a big fan of the lyrical content either. Very self indulgent.

Mummyoflittledragon · 16/10/2021 08:57

[quote TheReluctantPhoenix]@Geamhradh,

If you find a thread boring, leave it alone!

I was working (hard) yesterday, so did not see the multitude of other threads (and don’t lecture me on how to use the ‘search’ function, please).

Never understand this type of post…[/quote]
I read no judgment at all in the post. Purely factual. You are not alone in your thoughts. That’s all.

mustlovegin · 16/10/2021 08:58

Adele is great

category12 · 16/10/2021 08:58

Most of what I've heard of her stuff is so bloody miserable, I can't be arsed with it. Crack a smile, love, you've got millions.

MrsOrMiss · 16/10/2021 09:00

I used to love her, but found I increasing turn her off when she comes on. I watched it on Youtube and was a bit stabby, 'I was just a child', erm, no you were/are a grown ass adult love. If you were Allan singing this, you'd be rightly called out on it.

I agree with a PP, if Amy Winehouse was still here, Adele would still be chasing the dream while working at Iceland/Tesco/Waitrose.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 16/10/2021 09:00

@Evesgarden

I wonder at the state of people mental health when they purposely start negative threads then other negative people gather to bitch.

There are so many threads like this lately.

I love Adele she is on my drive to work playlist, I think other songs she does are better, maybe this one is grower. But never have I felt compelled to start a thread about not liking some ones song, its just not that a big deal. Just turn it over. And its always a women singer - every-single -time.

Maybe if you DM her she will write you a personal apology for your disappointment or distaste because your so special ...

Dear oh dear. What a pathetic attempt at #being kind. It's not on to query the mental health of someone who doesn't like the same music as you. Yours is the sort of post I would like to see deleted whereas mine will more likely be.
Southernbellenot · 16/10/2021 09:00

@shamalidacdak

Controversial opinion: Adele would have no career if Amy Winehouse had lived
Well how wonderful that would have been two U.K born amazing women singers. One doesn't have to be dead you know for the other to be successful - that's pretty fucked up. I would have loved to have seen a collaboration as they both have very different styles and voices.
NCForNosies · 16/10/2021 09:01

I'd have called myself a fan but the last album wasn't fantastic, I'll still sing along to it if a song came on but it was too hyped up like this has been. She needs to venture into something new. She has a wonderful voice but this song is samey and if the album is anything like the last album, it'll all roll into one. I get its quite personal and it's lovely that it's been cathartic for her but I'd really like to see her do something different.

It is broke and does need fixing.

CallMeMabel · 16/10/2021 09:01

I don't like it either, it's dull as fuck. All her songs sound the same.

Rosesareyellow · 16/10/2021 09:01

I wonder at the state of people mental health when they purposely start negative threads then other negative people gather to bitch.

I wonder about the state of people’s mental health when they’re so obsessed with positivity and ‘being nice’ that they begrudge anyone a negative thought or unfavourable opinion on something as benign as a song Hmm

Chicchicchicchiclana · 16/10/2021 09:02

She doesn't seem to take much ownership of the fact that she rushed into getting married and having a child rather young does she?

Evesgarden · 16/10/2021 09:06

@Chicchicchicchiclana why? misery certainly loves company on this site...

And yes, people will negative thoughts will often seek out their kinship. Such a strong reaction to a post - hit a nerve ?

Waxonwaxoff0 · 16/10/2021 09:06

@Evesgarden

I wonder at the state of people mental health when they purposely start negative threads then other negative people gather to bitch.

There are so many threads like this lately.

I love Adele she is on my drive to work playlist, I think other songs she does are better, maybe this one is grower. But never have I felt compelled to start a thread about not liking some ones song, its just not that a big deal. Just turn it over. And its always a women singer - every-single -time.

Maybe if you DM her she will write you a personal apology for your disappointment or distaste because your so special ...

Get a grip. It's a song. People are allowed to say they dislike someone's music.
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TheReluctantPhoenix · 16/10/2021 09:07

@Chicchicchicchiclana,

I think that is a bit harsh.

She is allowed a mistake, especially as she can easily give her child a wonderful life.

The mistake is to make her personal life public (especially her child). It is then, legitimately, everyone’s business.

I did qualify my OP by saying how much I admire Adele, and that she seems genuinely likeable. I also love a lot of her music. To me, she has a lot of ‘Karen Carpenter’ about her voice, effortless power and projection, and hits her notes every time, first time.

I am sure she will come back with some great memorable tunes, I just think this one is a mistake in many ways.

OP posts:
RedLipClass · 16/10/2021 09:07

@Evesgarden That's such a silly and over dramatic comment. Why would you worry about anyone's mental health just because they're sharing their opinion on a piece of music? It's a chat forum, music is a totally normal and acceptable thing for people to chat about regardless of whether their opinion is positive or negative. Do you worry about the mental state of music critics? They often write entire articles full of negative opinions! Or are they acceptable because they're getting paid?

Evesgarden · 16/10/2021 09:08

@Chicchicchicchiclana

She doesn't seem to take much ownership of the fact that she rushed into getting married and having a child rather young does she?
This has just really made me laugh! Those pesky single mothers hey Grin
Chicchicchicchiclana · 16/10/2021 09:08

No n

Waxonwaxoff0 · 16/10/2021 09:09

@Chicchicchicchiclana

She doesn't seem to take much ownership of the fact that she rushed into getting married and having a child rather young does she?
I just looked and she got married in 2018, making her 30. That's not young to get married and have a child.
Lonelycrab · 16/10/2021 09:10

Yanbu op. Was waiting for it to go somewhere and it never really did. It’s a long way from being another Rolling in the deep which imo was brilliant.

the80sweregreat · 16/10/2021 09:10

She is what she is
I like her voice , but many dont.
Don't buy her songs if you don't like her !

Claudethecat · 16/10/2021 09:10

I agree with a PP, if Amy Winehouse was still here, Adele would still be chasing the dream while working at Iceland/Tesco/Waitrose

Wow, so many levels of nasty in one sentence!

I have never liked Adele's music much, but she has an amazing voice. I wonder if the rest of the album is the same as the new song? It would be fun if this song is deliberately leading people up the garden path and the rest of the album is a reinvention.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 16/10/2021 09:11

No nerves hit at all! I just think you made a stupid comment. If you think my reaction to your post was strong have another read of what you posted to OP.

SueSaid · 16/10/2021 09:12

She seems to have a weird God like status in the music industry and msm, it is bizarre. She lost weight, great. She releases ok ballads, lovely.

I just don't get the adulation and hype and for her sons sake she needs to stop harping on about his df/her ex.

Evesgarden · 16/10/2021 09:13

At least you can't say she is a benefit scrounger @Chicchicchicchiclana Grin

Single parent yes - but earns fuck loads of money for herself - she has that going for her ..no?