Adele’s albums have long been celebrated for their powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and deeply emotional themes, earning her widespread acclaim and numerous accolades. Her return to music with 30 in 2021 was met with eager anticipation, following her record-breaking albums that reshaped the music industry.
As one of the most successful artists of her generation, Adele’s albums have not only topped charts but also been critically acclaimed. To evaluate them, we turn to Metacritic, which compiles reviews from top critics and assigns a Metascore to each album. This score provides an overall rating based on a range of critical opinions.
Here’s a ranking of all of Adele’s albums, from her 2008 debut 19 to her most recent release, 30, according to their Metacritic scores:
