. Adele famously noted that while she tried to mask the depth of her devastation with humor on her first record, is her most articulate and open work Rolling Stone The Sound of Modern Soul

: With over 31 million pure copies sold worldwide, it is the best-selling album of the 2010s. As of 2026, data suggests it has surpassed 56 million equivalent units, making it the best-selling album by a female artist of all time.

Released on January 24, 2011, Adele’s sophomore album, , is the best-selling album of the 21st century, with over 31 million copies sold worldwide. Named after her age during its production, the album is a deeply autobiographical "breakup record" that explores themes of heartbreak, introspection, and forgiveness following the end of an 18-month relationship. Development and Production Adele began writing

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. Adele famously noted that while she tried to mask the depth of her devastation with humor on her first record, is her most articulate and open work Rolling Stone The Sound of Modern Soul

: With over 31 million pure copies sold worldwide, it is the best-selling album of the 2010s. As of 2026, data suggests it has surpassed 56 million equivalent units, making it the best-selling album by a female artist of all time. Adele 21 zip

Released on January 24, 2011, Adele’s sophomore album, , is the best-selling album of the 21st century, with over 31 million copies sold worldwide. Named after her age during its production, the album is a deeply autobiographical "breakup record" that explores themes of heartbreak, introspection, and forgiveness following the end of an 18-month relationship. Development and Production Adele began writing Released on January 24, 2011, Adele’s sophomore album,