English singer Adele has emerged as one of music's most critically-respected and commercially-loved artists, thanks to the captivating pureness of her soulful voice. Her hit "Someone Like You" is one of the most striking examples of her talent, and her newly released video for the song is as simple, poignant, and arresting as the track itself.

Consisting mainly of a single, continuous black-and-white shot of Adele walking through the streets of Paris, the video never distracts from Adele's emotional struggle to stay afloat in the wake of a failed relationship. The clip ends with a subtle shot of Adele's former lover walking away, leaving the 23-year-old vocalist in a damaged yet sufferable state, a balance she outlines gracefully in the song's lyrics.

In an age of overproduction and constant simulation, it's nice to see a music video so basic and beautiful. What do you guys think?