21 (Adele album) Globally, 21 was the biggest selling musical release for both 2011 and 2012, and helped revitalise lagging sales of the United States and UK music industry.[2][3][4][5] Critics hailed the album as a shift from the overtly sexual and musically bombastic status quo, and attributed its success to its deeply autobiographical yet universal songs.
By 2013, the album had sold 26.4 million copies worldwide according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.[6] 21 was shortlisted for the 2011 Mercury Prize and the following year won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and the BRIT Award for British Album of the Year. Writing and production Early writing sessions Adele had written "Take It All" during a difficult moment in her relationship. Sessions with Epworth, Smith, and Tedder. Adele - Rumor Has It (Live) Itunes Festival 2011 HD. Adele - Someone Like You. Adele - Rolling In The Deep. Adele- Don't You Remember.