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Post by Mayman on Nov 17, 2021 16:46:21 GMT -5
A little late, but the CBS special was great. I need to watch the new live performance and Apple Music interview next. I'm getting really excited for this album.
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Post by thezatch on Nov 17, 2021 17:08:25 GMT -5
Kind of Adele-related but the Black Friday ad for Target has been released and all next week (November 21-27) they are having a Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on movies, music, and books in store and online. You can mix and match formats, and the lowest-priced item will be free. Quantities limited; no rain checks. Excludes new release and pre-order movies (sometimes this isn’t true depending on the title). Use REDcard for an additional 5% off. Might be a good way to pick up "30" on CD or vinyl... I'd like to repost this in its own thread but am puzzled as to which is the best sub-forum to do so. Anyone have an idea?
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Adele – 30
Nov 17, 2021 18:06:18 GMT -5
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Post by NeRD on Nov 17, 2021 18:06:18 GMT -5
Focus tracks are: Oh My God, I Drink Wine, To Be Loved, Can I Get It and Hold On. First time that many tracks being the focus one at the same time. Not that it comes as a surprise, but her playlist placement is gonna be insane. Expect “drake on the cover of every spotify playlist” kind of situation. I guess they'll make a decision on the second single based on which of these performs the best. Based on the descriptions I think it'll be "Can I Get It" or "Oh My God."
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Post by Envoirment on Nov 17, 2021 19:17:15 GMT -5
Does that mean it'll be released digitally/on streaming services? I hope so!
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Post by Caviar on Nov 17, 2021 19:32:21 GMT -5
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Post by .indulgecountry on Nov 17, 2021 19:42:59 GMT -5
Watched the One Night Only special last night and got my entire life to it. Her vocals were incredible and she looked stunning. Throwing in all the interview snippets w/ Oprah was icing on the cake too; what a sensational and endearing woman Adele is. Beyond excited for 30 in two days.
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Post by Envoirment on Nov 17, 2021 20:38:52 GMT -5
Less than 24 hours to go (for me). :'(
I hope the songs are as good as the reviews are saying! I'm sure they will be.
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Post by Caviar on Nov 17, 2021 21:27:00 GMT -5
My vinyl from Target shipped. It'll be here next Tuesday.
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Post by magik on Nov 17, 2021 22:11:50 GMT -5
I feel like the people who had mixed feelings about the songs they've heard so far will change their minds. Context and track placements make the difference and that's probably why the reviews are so great right now. Even the two middling ones said good things about it. I feel like there will be some reviewers that will try to play contrarian because the reception has been so good so far.
Notice that "To Be Loved" is a huge favorite, and the most commercial tracks such as "Oh My God" and "Can I Get It" have gotten mixed feelings. "Cry Your Heart Out" got several mentions by critics as well, perhaps the closest thing to "Rolling in the Deep" in terms of sound.
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Post by nightshade on Nov 17, 2021 22:13:13 GMT -5
It has leaked. I am listening now.
The beginning is VERY cinematic. I'm ready for this journey wherever you are leading me to, queen.
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Nov 17, 2021 22:15:58 GMT -5
It has leaked. I am listening now. The beginning is VERY cinematic. I'm ready for this journey wherever you are leading me to, queen. you can't wait 24h?
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Post by Caviar on Nov 17, 2021 22:16:20 GMT -5
Listening to leaks. So 2002.
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Post by nightshade on Nov 17, 2021 22:17:59 GMT -5
It has leaked. I am listening now. The beginning is VERY cinematic. I'm ready for this journey wherever you are leading me to, queen. you can't wait 24h? Nope. I have pre-ordered this album. I have 2 copies on the way from Walmart and Amazon. I have also seen her in concert and purchased 21 before she blew up with RITD. I will listen when I please. Now gooooo eaaaaaasy on me.
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Post by magik on Nov 17, 2021 22:30:33 GMT -5
A Taylor fan leaked it. Lol
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Post by SHOOTER on Nov 17, 2021 22:45:26 GMT -5
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Post by nightshade on Nov 17, 2021 22:48:10 GMT -5
Oh My God and Can I Get It are the bops of this record. Can I Get It has a bit of an Ed Sheeran feel to it. The whistle as another hook is a nice touch. My Little Love is heartbreaking and gorgeous.
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Post by back2blk on Nov 17, 2021 23:58:29 GMT -5
Okay, so this album.
I can see why people are saying it's her most "experimental" album. The production of this album definitely borrows from modern mainstream pop trends: vocoder vocals, whistles, talking on the bridges, background vocals, her child on a track (which I hate when anyone does it), even some more sensual Pop/R&B sounds, even a song that sounds ripe for a Disney movie soundtrack.
The production is fuller this time around, and it sounds more pop than any of her other albums.
I Drink Wine is a HORRIBLE single choice; and while it does have a more Elton John happy piano ballad kind of treatment (that we didn't quite get in the observatory special), it's a little lackluster, and doesn't go anywhere.
To Be Loved is meant to be the big heart crusher track of the album, and while it does have a nice last 20 seconds and ending note, it doesn't really get there for me. There is no melody to melt into. And to be honest, the cracks in her voice, while yeah I'm sure are emotive, are a little tough on the ears.
All in all, this is a worthy evolution of her sound. Not sure if I'm in love with any song really. I can see To Be Loved eventually growing on me because I'm a ballad guy, but it wasn't instant for me.
Love is a Game has a much more interesting production treatment on the album than we heard on the special, so that's really the only other song that stood out for me as a favorite - it might be the best track on the album for me.
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Post by Choco on Nov 18, 2021 0:48:58 GMT -5
I'll wait but nice to read everyone's thoughts so far.
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Post by Future Captain on Nov 18, 2021 0:59:29 GMT -5
Huh, so this means Australia, New Zealand, and East Asia will get the album like 12 hours ahead of The US?
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Post by Choco on Nov 18, 2021 1:02:15 GMT -5
With vinyl and CDs starting to get shipped it just doesn't make sense to hold on to the album until US midnight. It has already leaked.
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Post by Music Fan on Nov 18, 2021 1:14:17 GMT -5
Wait, can someone clarify if the Target vinyl has the Target exclusive songs? It looks like it's just the CD that's the Target exclusive? I want to have this damn Stapleton duet on vinyl lol.
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Post by SHOOTER on Nov 18, 2021 3:21:56 GMT -5
Wait, can someone clarify if the Target vinyl has the Target exclusive songs? It looks like it's just the CD that's the Target exclusive? I want to have this damn Stapleton duet on vinyl lol. It does not. The CD is the Target exclusive.
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Post by born on Nov 18, 2021 6:01:48 GMT -5
I saw the word “vocoder” on back2blk ‘s post and nearly exploded. Please ms. Adkins. Give it to us.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Nov 18, 2021 9:21:00 GMT -5
My wine is perched and ready to be uncorked at midnight.
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Post by bat1990 on Nov 18, 2021 10:02:54 GMT -5
Adele giving us all the feelings to get us through eclipse season :'(
I can't wait to listen tomorrow.
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Post by Justin. on Nov 18, 2021 10:04:55 GMT -5
Can I Get It - FIRE! Needs to be the next single. Will most likely be her biggest hit on this album. Max and Shellback KILLED IT.
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Post by Ryan on Nov 18, 2021 10:05:27 GMT -5
"I'll be taking flowers to the cemetry of my heart."She literally killed me with the very first line of the album. Bye, world.
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Post by upsidedown on Nov 18, 2021 10:15:14 GMT -5
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Adele – 30
Nov 18, 2021 10:40:39 GMT -5
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Post by wjr15 on Nov 18, 2021 10:40:39 GMT -5
My Amazon vinyl has shipped and should be here by tomorrow. <3
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Post by Juan Carlos on Nov 18, 2021 10:42:27 GMT -5
"Oh My God" and "Can Get It" are currently at #1 and #20 on New Music Friday AU & NZ Spotify playlist, respectively. While "Easy On Me" is at #5 and #10 on Hot Hits Australia and Hot Hits Aotearoa (current Māori name for New Zealand), respectively, "Oh My God" is at #2 and #4 on both Spotify playlists too.
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