I like Adele as does my wife. I like her as an artist and (from what those who know her have said) as a person.
There are so many female artists, past and present in so many genres, that I enjoy and have enjoyed over the years. Everyone from Amy Winehouse to Sade to Reba MacEntire and many many others - I enjoy, each in their own style and right.
It was interesting to hear mention of Alison Moyet. I much enjoyed her deep bluesy voice, both with Yaz and on her own albums - Alf being one of my favorites.
Regarding Adele, I think rksweet makes a pretty valid point and it doesn't really mater what a few snide audiophiles think, there are millions who do like her and her music.......Jim