If West had been nominated, said Spin's Kandell, the race for the album of the year honor would've been a tight one.

CNN: Adele unbeatable at the Grammys?

Whereas some of her competitors may incite arguments about talent, "with Adele, you just have a singer, in the very classic sense, " Kandell said.

CNN: Adele unbeatable at the Grammys?

Spin magazine's editor-in-chief, Steve Kandell, said he is fairly convinced.

CNN: Adele unbeatable at the Grammys?