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Congratulations to Adele on her Oscar nomination for “Skyfall”! Here she is performing a stripped-down set at the Tiny Desk.

Adele: Tiny Desk Concert

Ken Tucker’s Top Albums of 2011

1. Beastie Boys

2. Middle Brother

3. Adele

4. Raphael Saadiq

5. tUnE-yArDs

6. Pistol Annies

7. Low Cut Connie

8. Dolly Parton

9. Paul Simon

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Some military soldiers do a cover of Adele’s single “Rolling In The Deep”

This was really good. 

Tomorrow: we talk to four members of a military band about what it’s like to be a musician in the military.

Poll Results: Listeners Pick The Best Of The Year (So Far) : All Songs Considered Blog : NPR

Thousands of votes poured in from NPR Music listeners in our poll for the best music of the year (so far). One thing was clear in the results: It’s been a strong year for veteran bands.

Rock critic Ken Tucker listens to Adele’s second album 21: “Adele’s restless musical curiosity bodes well for future explorations of that jealousy, anger and regret that breaks her heart — and ours.”

In a stripped-down three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the Grammy-winning U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice and seemingly effortless charisma. Watch Adele perform two new songs to go with her ubiquitous hit “Chasing Pavements.”

Music for your Monday: NPR Music is streaming PJ Harvey’s Let England Shake in its entirety until February 15. They’re also streaming Adele’s 21 in its entirety until February 22. Enjoy!