The album title was simple enough...19. After tearing up the British charts with her sultry phrasing and her powerful voice, Adele, now all of twenty, is rapidly building a devoted following in the States. Unjustly compared to British bad girl Amy Winehouse, Adele is more of a contemporary Dusty Springfield, and though her songs are jazz influenced, they are pure acoustic pop. Nominated for four Grammys including Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Adele's rise to the top was fast and furious. Her first single, the infectious Chasing Pavements , spent three weeks at #2 in Britain before exploding on the Biilboard charts. Appearances on SNL and Letterman have fueled her popularity in the US.
Wednesday, January 14th, Adele plays the Somerville Theater. This may be one of those rare opportunities to catch a glimpse at an artist who, by all accounts, is destined for stardom.
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