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Adele Adkins continues to impress. At only 21 years old, her sophomore album, correspondently titled 21, displays her growing talent. The album contains many tracks that implore listeners to become inundated in her raw, honest emotion. The U.K. native not only exemplifies her earnest songwriting abilities in her latest release, but she also reminds fans of her inherent abilities to present well-rounded songs.

Trademarked by her soulful voice, bluesy instrumentals and sentimental lyrics, Adele's 21 pushes forth to remind listeners just how outstanding she is.

"Rolling In The Deep," the album's first single, begins with raw vocals and an acoustic guitar that then emerges into a forthright bass-thumping masterpiece. Tapping your feet to this song is inevitable, and the honest lyrics are destined to evoke a powerful liking toward the track. Proceeding forward, songs like "Rumor Has It" and "I'll Be Waiting" are additional accents to the album's energy.

21 also includes affectionate songs, primarily accompanied by expressive piano progressions. "Turning Tables," "Set Fire to Rain" and "He Won't Go" are the standout tracks that represent these elements, with the last being the album's most R&B resembling track. It begins with a steady, engaging drum rhythm complemented by a funky bass and guitar part. Adele soulfully displays her emotion in the song, as she croons, "I won't forgive me if I give up trying."

Deeply embedded with passionate vocal talent and remarkable lyrics, 21 is undoubtedly an album that appeals to listeners of all ages. A compilation with such talent and musical diversity deserves to be indulged in for endless amounts of listens.