# 7

Adele - Hometown Glory
(written by Adkins & White; 2007; UK #19; July 2008)

'Hometown Glory' is Adele's love song to London. It's her magnum opus, and although 'Chasing Pavements' was a bigger hit, it will probably be the song she is still known for in years to come. It's special because it is so simple, yet so emotional. The crescendo of the instrumental is perfectly complemented by the rising passion in her voice. It's haunting, and beautiful, it's unlike anything else on her album, yet it's so instantly recognisable as Adele, and it was the most mesmerising moment of season 2 of Skins. All in all it is unforgettable.

Best Lyric: "You get the people and the government/ Everybody taking different sides"