That's quite the rebuttal to the 'difficult second album' myth But while 21 sealed Adele's status as one of the biggest artists ever, it wasn't as easy a project as all of that sounds. It took ...

In addition to boasting a far-superior slang lexicon, recent years have proven that when it comes music, the Brits hold a much higher standard of mainstream pop. IâÄôm in no way bashing the purpose ...

Along the way, 21 spun off three enduring No ... to the Rain" – and won the Grammy for album of the year. "It's been the most erratic year," Adele reflected late in her dominant 2011.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 02: (Exclusive Coverage) Adele performs onstage ... have returned to the albums chart in her home country. Among the two returning titles, 21 lands the highest.