Adele VS Whitney Houston

Justthefacts · 07-24-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moserw

Like/love them both.

Whitney was more mainstream/popular music.

Adele is more soul and not exactly popular/mainstream music.

Vocals = Definitely Whitney.

Best all–around performance = Definitely Adele... writes her songs and is/was mature even with her first album.

Not exactly popular/mainstream? She's as mainstream as they come.

Geekoid · 07-24-2012, 03:27 PM

When I saw this thread, my initial reaction was "whhaaa???"
I also don't see how they compare. They are both artists within very different contexts.

Where they compare:
-Both R&B influenced pop singers who put out several popular ballads and have notably strong voices.

Why they contrast:
-Whitney is a gospel influenced R&B/soul singer.
vs.
Adele who is a "blue-eyed soul" singer whose style exemplifies British Soul, which is quite a bit different than American Soul in instrumentation and feel. To compare the two is like comparing British and American soul.

-Whitney Houston was an artist in the musical climate of the 80s, and the instrumentation in her music frequently consisted of synthesizers. Two of her biggest hits were dance tracks, which blended well with the popular musical aesthetic of the period.
vs.
Adele, who is a current artist who is actually quite contrasted with the current musical climate (she sticks out like a sore thumb, in a good way, on Top 40 radio). She hasn't done any dance music, and her style is more on the acoustic side, with lots of guitar and piano. A very different aesthetic.

When it comes to taste, however, I prefer Whitney Houston. I only like a couple of Adele's singles, but I like probably 15-20 Whitney Houston songs. Plus, I'm partial to 80s pop and R&B, since I grew up listening to it.

Jackson · 07-24-2012, 03:33 PM

I like both!

locoman23 · 07-24-2012, 06:03 PM

If we compare them as singers, I like Adele better. They're both powerful, with Whitney having the better technique of the two, but I like Adele's timbre more.

Rjinn · 07-25-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moserw

Adele is more soul and not exactly popular/mainstream music.

Are you serious? She is so overplayed here.

xMusicMan · 07-25-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rjinnx

Are you serious? She is so overplayed here.

same here in Israel

moserw · 07-25-2012, 02:57 AM

Not so much in these parts of the world. Its all hip-hop all day long on VH1. I used to enjoy watching MTV before but not anymore.

hommystyle · 07-28-2012, 12:15 AM

Adele is the best in my opinion.

joy_circumcision · 07-28-2012, 12:29 AM

Adele is preferable, but both are far too polished for my tastes. I have difficulty hearing something resembling an inner fire, a brush with what I would subjectively and perhaps foolishly label transcendental.

I.M.A. · 07-29-2012, 07:22 PM

My vote is for ADELE

07-25-2012, 02:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
moserw Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154	Not so much in these parts of the world. Its all hip-hop all day long on VH1. I used to enjoy watching MTV before but not anymore. __________________ Last.FM For me, the backdrop of half the experiences of life includes music - Amy Grant

07-28-2012, 12:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
hommystyle Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3	Adele is the best in my opinion. __________________ Listen Christmas Songs on http://www.thetop100songs.com/christmas-songs Listen Wedding Songs on http://www.thetop100songs.com/wedding-songs Listen Adele Songs on http://www.thetop100songs.com/adele-songs

07-28-2012, 12:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
joy_circumcision Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 126	Adele is preferable, but both are far too polished for my tastes. I have difficulty hearing something resembling an inner fire, a brush with what I would subjectively and perhaps foolishly label transcendental. __________________ My Music Journal My RYM (My Pride and Joy)

07-24-2012, 03:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Geekoid Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 171	When I saw this thread, my initial reaction was "whhaaa???" I also don't see how they compare. They are both artists within very different contexts. Where they compare: -Both R&B influenced pop singers who put out several popular ballads and have notably strong voices. Why they contrast: -Whitney is a gospel influenced R&B/soul singer. vs. Adele who is a "blue-eyed soul" singer whose style exemplifies British Soul, which is quite a bit different than American Soul in instrumentation and feel. To compare the two is like comparing British and American soul. -Whitney Houston was an artist in the musical climate of the 80s, and the instrumentation in her music frequently consisted of synthesizers. Two of her biggest hits were dance tracks, which blended well with the popular musical aesthetic of the period. vs. Adele, who is a current artist who is actually quite contrasted with the current musical climate (she sticks out like a sore thumb, in a good way, on Top 40 radio). She hasn't done any dance music, and her style is more on the acoustic side, with lots of guitar and piano. A very different aesthetic. When it comes to taste, however, I prefer Whitney Houston. I only like a couple of Adele's singles, but I like probably 15-20 Whitney Houston songs. Plus, I'm partial to 80s pop and R&B, since I grew up listening to it.

07-24-2012, 03:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jackson Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	I like both!

07-24-2012, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
locoman23 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 26	If we compare them as singers, I like Adele better. They're both powerful, with Whitney having the better technique of the two, but I like Adele's timbre more.

07-29-2012, 07:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
I.M.A. Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3	My vote is for ADELE