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A beautiful ballad,

Over the past few months much has been said and written about this new songstress and her undoubted potential. However, her debut album ‘19’ was greeted by mixed reviews. This single ‘Hometown Glory’ however, is in my opinion her strongest track to date and is a worthy single release, and show’s exactly what this young lady is capable of.

What is immediately apparent is that this is an emotional ballad, an ode to the bright city lights of London town, stripped of the pop sentiments of Adele’s other recent singles. The melodies, in particular the harmony between the piano and string section, are simply beautiful. After several listens the piano may seem to be a little repetitive at times, but this is mostly overshadowed by the excellent arrangement of the other instruments and Adele’s emotional vocals.

The overall sound is spine tingling, as the strings wash over you building towards an emphatic climax. A beautiful ballad that is a must listen for everyone, as it shows a completely different side to this soulful songstress.