Four years since 21, and three years since Skyfall, Adele finally unveiled her third album today, 25.
The singer has decided she will not release the album on streaming networks however and you will have to go and hand over your hard-earned cash for an album of heartbreaking ballads.
The lastest album won't be available on Apple Music or Spotify, however it is available to download on iTunes.
For those who were able to get their hands on a hard copy (one person in our office asked what would he play a CD on?), there's been a general consensus that the album is pretty good.
The Irish Times, giving it a rating of three stars, declares that this is more than just a voice, more than just a break-up album but becomes a little predictable halfway through the album.
NME on the other hand state that the album is emotional if a little safe. They also point to the strength of her vocals, a voice which many consider as one you simply have to sit up and pay attention to.
Meanwhile, the Guardian declare that they barely see a point in reviewing an album which is going to perform massively well regardless but ultimately, it "dwells too heavily on the past".
However, some well-respected music sites have thrown their support behind the Londoner, like the 405 who have stated that the album is a "saviour record for a quarter life crisis, a sing-a-long for one of life's most difficult stages".
The highest ranking review came from Digital Spy who provide a track by track analysis. They claim the album is "a record that feels like a window into her soul, but one that we can all relate to in our own way."
Stuart Clarke spoke to Newstalk Lunchtime about his thoughts. He said: "It's a great record, I just had a listen.
"They're all one act plays, you can turn that into a stage show. She also picks really great people to work with.
"There's no new drum and bass direction, she knows her audience. What's interesting with Adele, she's mastered this thing of being hip enough for NME and Hot Press, she'll also do the Sunday supplements and the womens' magazines. She's really bridged that gap."
You can listen back to his interview here:
