Adele shines a light live on DVD

Grade: A-

DVD If you havent jumped onto the Adele train yet, her new live DVD "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" presents the perfect opportunity to get on track.

The soulful contralto had vocal cord surgery the first week of this month, so luckily this was recorded on Sept. 22. The beautifully shot video features the full 90-minute, 17-song performance, plus special behind-the-scenes footage of the 23-year-old Brit. (Her goofy banter with the audience contrasts sharply with her soundtrack of defeated heartbreak.)

The package also includes an exclusive live CD of the entire show. This is the first time all of Adeles hits and most-loved songs will be on one CD, and the concert-ending succession of Bonnie Raitts "I Cant Make You Love Me," Bob Dylans "Make You Feel My Love" (dedicated to Amy Winehouse), "Someone Like You" and "Rolling in the Deep" are devastating and heart-felt. Adeles tears are the end are real, and well-earned.

David Burger