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Pitchfork 8.2/10 Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Adele’s earth-shattering 2011 album, granting the British torch singer entrée into the pantheon of iconic pop vocalists.

NME 3/5 Read the NME review of Adele's second album, '21' featuring the huge hits 'Someone Like You' and 'Rolling in the Deep'.

Rolling Stone 3.5/5 Check out our album review of Artist's 21 on Rolling Stone.com.

Under The Radar 8.0/10 If Adele ever has a successful relationship, that could be the end of her musical career. Luckily for her listeners, she seems really bad at picking partners.

Clash 9/10 In the two years between the titles of Adele’s debut and this, her second album, she’s clearly seen the world.

Slant 3/5 It’s only in the last few weeks that Adele has made a credible bid for her own place in the upper tier of female pop singers.

The Guardian 4/5 Adele follows 19 with an album that suggests she'll get invited to make 23 and 25 as well. By <strong>Will Dean</strong>

The Telegraph 5/5 Adele Atkins has a voice that goes right to the heart. Rating: * * * * *

The Irish Times 5/5 CD OF THE WEEK : 21 XL *****