Rolling in the Deep

Critic Score
Based on 3 reviews
User Score
Based on 437 ratings
2010 Rank: #41
November 29, 2010 / Release Date
Single / Format
XL / Label
Paul EpworthProducer
Paul Epworth, AdeleWriter
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Critic Reviews

100
A.V. Club
She’s known more as a skillful balladeer, but “Rolling In The Deep” and the other up-tempo songs on 21 prove she’s just as great, if not better, in soul rave-up mode. More of this, please, Adele.
80
Billboard
“Rolling in the Deep” showcases the all-around development of Adele as she prepares to release her second effort.
70
Rolling Stone
Starting with a stroked acoustic guitar, this breakup-mourning track builds to a stomping, hand-clapping climax that affirms the English knack for rejiggering the sound of American roots music.
renebyebye
100

one of the best pop songs of all time

Laserheart
95

Heard this song too many times because it's my mom's favourite song ever (she even performed it in a big event and everything!) and I've kind of became tired of it as a result but doesn't subtract any of the awesomeness behind the lyrics; the roaring, yet gentle sound and Adele's impecable performance.

aCriticalXCXfan
100

One of my childhood favourites, and one of my favourites to this day. The sharp lyrics only add anticipation to each building production layer, making the powerhouse chorus ever-so explosive.

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Crossbones
100

WE COULD HAVE HAD IT AAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

95

It doesn't matter if Adele sings on a basic production, she'll manage to get it working. The fun part is the production isn't even bad. Such a classic of a song!

maruzeniskarter
100

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