Every time anything is widely successful you have cynics coming out of the woodwork talking about how it's "overrated" or "not as good as" the artists previous work, and blah-blah-blah. All this is is resentment on the parts of the naysayer, who is trying in vein to bring the mood down because they're feeling dominated and are probably resentful that something that they prefer isn't being showered with the same adoration. I'm not even an Adele fan. Haven't bought any of her music, and have no plans to buy this new album either...but I can still see jealously and envy. You wish one of your favorites were getting half the attention she is...or are scared that her success is going to take something away from them.