adele, i bow down

Adele's second album, 21, was released today and as much as I love her first album, 19,...this one just might top it. Her voice is so gorgeous and the songs are incredible, heartfelt, and speak to issues that are undeniably felt by many. It doesn't matter if you're married, single, dating, sworn off of men/women etc. etc. etc....the lyrics are like a punch to the gut of the soul. Words about love, loss, heartbreak, discovery, progress, and happiness. No matter what your status might be, they cut right to matters that everyone has experienced at one time or another but they are presented in such a way that you don't want to ignore them but rather, turn the volume up. Enlightening, beautiful, sad, joyful that the past is in the past, happy about the future and the prospect of things to come, nostalgic, and a gem to listen to...Adele's 21 is a must-download. I've had it on repeat all day. 

Below are stills from the video (and the video itself...you think I'd leave that out?) for "Someone Like You" that was shot in Adele's home in London. Her decor only makes me love her more.

Seriously, just download the album. Now.