Adele

21

First released2011

# Adele's "21" Production Summary Adele's second studio album "21" was recorded between 2010 and 2011 across multiple studios including The Church Studios in London, Metropolis Studios, and locations in Los Angeles and New York. The album was produced by a diverse team including Rick Rubin, Ryan Tedder, Rick Rubin, Paul Epworth, and Danger Mouse, among others, bringing varied sonic perspectives to the project. Recorded primarily on analog equipment, the production emphasized organic instrumentation and live arrangements rather than heavy electronic processing, reflecting Adele's preference for warmth and authenticity. The album was engineered by several notable professionals including Tom Elmhirst and Rick Rubin, who helped achieve the polished yet emotionally raw sound that became the album's signature. "21" was released in February 2011 during a period when soul and blues-influenced pop were gaining mainstream prominence, and its success was bolstered by the album's meticulous production quality and the emotional directness of its songwriting.