: You can hear the subtle nuances in Adele’s lower register and the raw power of her upper-range belts without the "crushed" sound of heavy compression.
The 2015 single "Hello" by was released globally on October 23, 2015 , as the lead track from her third studio album,
"Hello" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and broke numerous streaming records upon release. Critics praised its nostalgic lyrical content, which sees the protagonist attempting to reconnect with a past lover (often interpreted as an apology to a younger version of herself). The production, handled by Greg Kurstin, is minimalistic yet grandiose, providing the perfect canvas for Adele's powerhouse vocals.