14-05-2012, 12:36
online listen
what a great voice wasted on such pop drivel
for the first half anyway
a hit in the gay clubs no doubt
got better near the end
and I did get to hear those bonus tracks
I do like the clip but that's not what most of the album is like
1.4 from me and not yet rated by the pros at allmusic
from the album - Underneath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygt2F3RK-3g
released May 15th, 2012
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Bio - from allmusic
Before becoming a front-runner in the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert made his name in the theater
world, where he performed alongside Val Kilmer in the debut production of Ten Commandments: The Musical and landed
an understudy role in a touring production of Wicked. The California native then parlayed his theater background
into a multi-month run on American Idol in 2009. Lambert's flair for neo-goth clothing and eclectic arrangements
made him a critical favorite, as did his dramatic tenor vocals. Following performances of Led Zeppelin's "Whole
Lotta Love," Tears for Fears' "Mad World," and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," Lambert found himself pitted against
Kris Allen in the grand finale, which he ultimately lost by a slim margin. Lambert was unanimously praised by the
American Idol judges, however, who all but guaranteed him a successful recording career following the show's
conclusion.
Although Lambert didn't win the Idol competition, he received far more attention than his castmates during the
following months, during which he appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in June ("I don't think it should be a
surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay," he stated in the accompanying article, thus putting an end to the
public's speculation) and elicited standing ovations during the summer-long American Idol tour. He also signed with
RCA and began recording his debut album, working alongside producer Rob Cavallo while soliciting material from the
likes of Lady Gaga, Linda Perry, Justin Hawkins, and RedOne.
One month before For Your Entertainment's release, Lambert unveiled his first single, a track from the 2012
soundtrack titled "Time for Miracles." His debut album followed in late November (arriving one week after the
release of Kris Allen's own debut) and sold close to 200,000 copies during its first week, outdoing new releases by
Rihanna and Lady Gaga in the process. Meanwhile, a risqué performance at the American Music Awards -- during which
Lambert kissed his male keyboardist and danced suggestively with both sexes -- helped gather additional headlines,
not to mention a fair amount of controversy.
Lambert's five-song EP Acoustic Live!, featuring stripped-down versions of songs from For Your Entertainment as well
as the Tears for Fears cover "Mad World," was set for release in December of 2010. The following year, Lambert
delivered the concert album/DVD Glam Nation Live, featuring performances recorded during the Indianapolis, Indiana
stop of his 2010 Glam Nation tour. Lambert's full-length sophomore effort, Trespassing, was set for release in 2012,
with the album featuring a bevy of big-name collaborators including Bruno Mars, Nikka Costa, Sam Sparro, and
Pharrell Williams.
Album Review - from allmusic
Three years removed from American Idol, Adam Lambert is finally allowed to shake off the pageantry of the televised
talent competition and dive into glitter on his second major-label album, Trespassing. There's a distinct lack of
ballads on Trespassing -- they're clustered toward the end of the record, sometimes given a spangled once-over by
producer Dr. Luke so they don't feel staid, sometimes hinting at the chilly, austere vistas of Ryan Tedder but
sounding grander, warmer in the hands of Lambert. Here, the distance from the stuffiness of Idol is apparent but the
heart of Trespassing lies in the first two-thirds of the album, when Lambert is strutting like a glam-disco diva,
sparring with Dr. Luke and Pharrell Williams, belting out his hooks with an easy confidence. And he's got some great
hooks here, too: big, bright, insistent hooks powering songs that revel in their sleaziness. Lambert matches their
appeal, singing with an untrammeled joy suggesting that he's relishing an opportunity to make modern dance music.
Williams is his greatest foil -- "Trespassing" and the Michael Jackson-via-Justin Timberlake "Kickin' In" grab
immediately -- but that's not to slight the rest of the record, particularly the pulsating Nile Rodgers-fueled funk
"Shady" and mirror-plated pop of "Cuckoo." Even if these songs never grace the charts, they sound like inevitable
hits and prove that Lambert is a genuine pop star who has now left American Idol far behind.
Track Listing
1. Trespassing
2. Cuckoo
3. Shady
4. Never Close Our Eyes
5. Kickin' In
6. Naked Love
7. Pop That Lock
8. Better Than I Know Myself
9. Broken English
10. Underneath
11. Chokehold
12. Outlaws of Love
13. Runnin' (Bonus Track)
14. Take Back (Bonus Track)
15. Nirvana (Bonus Track)
what a great voice wasted on such pop drivel
for the first half anyway
a hit in the gay clubs no doubt
got better near the end
and I did get to hear those bonus tracks
I do like the clip but that's not what most of the album is like
1.4 from me and not yet rated by the pros at allmusic
from the album - Underneath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygt2F3RK-3g
released May 15th, 2012
Bio - from allmusic
Before becoming a front-runner in the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert made his name in the theater
world, where he performed alongside Val Kilmer in the debut production of Ten Commandments: The Musical and landed
an understudy role in a touring production of Wicked. The California native then parlayed his theater background
into a multi-month run on American Idol in 2009. Lambert's flair for neo-goth clothing and eclectic arrangements
made him a critical favorite, as did his dramatic tenor vocals. Following performances of Led Zeppelin's "Whole
Lotta Love," Tears for Fears' "Mad World," and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," Lambert found himself pitted against
Kris Allen in the grand finale, which he ultimately lost by a slim margin. Lambert was unanimously praised by the
American Idol judges, however, who all but guaranteed him a successful recording career following the show's
conclusion.
Although Lambert didn't win the Idol competition, he received far more attention than his castmates during the
following months, during which he appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in June ("I don't think it should be a
surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay," he stated in the accompanying article, thus putting an end to the
public's speculation) and elicited standing ovations during the summer-long American Idol tour. He also signed with
RCA and began recording his debut album, working alongside producer Rob Cavallo while soliciting material from the
likes of Lady Gaga, Linda Perry, Justin Hawkins, and RedOne.
One month before For Your Entertainment's release, Lambert unveiled his first single, a track from the 2012
soundtrack titled "Time for Miracles." His debut album followed in late November (arriving one week after the
release of Kris Allen's own debut) and sold close to 200,000 copies during its first week, outdoing new releases by
Rihanna and Lady Gaga in the process. Meanwhile, a risqué performance at the American Music Awards -- during which
Lambert kissed his male keyboardist and danced suggestively with both sexes -- helped gather additional headlines,
not to mention a fair amount of controversy.
Lambert's five-song EP Acoustic Live!, featuring stripped-down versions of songs from For Your Entertainment as well
as the Tears for Fears cover "Mad World," was set for release in December of 2010. The following year, Lambert
delivered the concert album/DVD Glam Nation Live, featuring performances recorded during the Indianapolis, Indiana
stop of his 2010 Glam Nation tour. Lambert's full-length sophomore effort, Trespassing, was set for release in 2012,
with the album featuring a bevy of big-name collaborators including Bruno Mars, Nikka Costa, Sam Sparro, and
Pharrell Williams.
Album Review - from allmusic
Three years removed from American Idol, Adam Lambert is finally allowed to shake off the pageantry of the televised
talent competition and dive into glitter on his second major-label album, Trespassing. There's a distinct lack of
ballads on Trespassing -- they're clustered toward the end of the record, sometimes given a spangled once-over by
producer Dr. Luke so they don't feel staid, sometimes hinting at the chilly, austere vistas of Ryan Tedder but
sounding grander, warmer in the hands of Lambert. Here, the distance from the stuffiness of Idol is apparent but the
heart of Trespassing lies in the first two-thirds of the album, when Lambert is strutting like a glam-disco diva,
sparring with Dr. Luke and Pharrell Williams, belting out his hooks with an easy confidence. And he's got some great
hooks here, too: big, bright, insistent hooks powering songs that revel in their sleaziness. Lambert matches their
appeal, singing with an untrammeled joy suggesting that he's relishing an opportunity to make modern dance music.
Williams is his greatest foil -- "Trespassing" and the Michael Jackson-via-Justin Timberlake "Kickin' In" grab
immediately -- but that's not to slight the rest of the record, particularly the pulsating Nile Rodgers-fueled funk
"Shady" and mirror-plated pop of "Cuckoo." Even if these songs never grace the charts, they sound like inevitable
hits and prove that Lambert is a genuine pop star who has now left American Idol far behind.
Track Listing
1. Trespassing
2. Cuckoo
3. Shady
4. Never Close Our Eyes
5. Kickin' In
6. Naked Love
7. Pop That Lock
8. Better Than I Know Myself
9. Broken English
10. Underneath
11. Chokehold
12. Outlaws of Love
13. Runnin' (Bonus Track)
14. Take Back (Bonus Track)
15. Nirvana (Bonus Track)
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