Adele's album was critically well received and has sold well.
Adele . It is certified seven times platinum in the UK , and three times platinum in the US . The album has been certified 16 times platinum in the UK , and is the fourth best-selling album in the UK of all time . It became the year 's best-selling album and broke first week sales records in the UK and US . With sales of more than 100 million records , Adele is one of the best-selling recording artists in the world .