: In 2011, Adele became the first artist since The Beatles to have two top-five albums ( ) and two top-five singles on the UK charts simultaneously. The "21" Effect : Driven by the massive success of , sales for
Rolling Stone magazine awarded the album 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising Adele's " throaty, emotive voice" and her ability to " convey the emotions of a lifetime in a few, simple words." The New York Times called the album "a impressive debut, with a voice that's a rare thing: a instrument that's equal parts fragile and powerful."
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