Adam Lambert "For Your Entertainment" (Sony) Released March 23, 2010

If you're expecting to hear yet another wholesome, manufactured album with upbeat tracks about falling in love, holding hands and going to the club, you've got another thing coming. Above all things, For Your Entertainment is an intelligent, energetic, versatile, and poetic take on the human experience.

This album draws influences from dance, techno, alternative rock and other genres that give us a smattering of melodies that show off Lambert's poetic capability, vocal range, and versatility. From beginning to end, Lambert transports us through a melodic landscape of hills and valleys, letting us know that he has arrived and is here to stay.

The beats and lyrics of the album's title track, “For Your Entertainment” are enough to get you ready for a pants off dance off. Telling a story of seduction, this song pulls us into the album with a wry smile—and we aren't objecting. The vocals are smooth, the lyrics have a carefree, sexy attitude, and the companion music brings the song full circle.

Lambert's take on Lady Gaga's “Fever” is also pretty fantastic. Carrying through with the strong vocals, mixing, and melody that we see in “For Your Entertainment”, this song can give you that same thrill you get when you're plastered against a wall during a hot make out session. With its dance and rock beats, “Fever” gives you a true sampling of Lambert’s energy, bravado and ability to carry out a musical vision.

The slower tracks on the album are another showcase of how well Lambert can shape-shift between genres and move us through some of the darkest valleys. In songs like “Broken Open” and “Sleepwalker” Lambert’s use of slow trance beats and melodic vocals resonate like the voice of a siren leading a ship astray.

Overall, For Your Entertainment is an excellent deviation from the norm. It brings us soul and attitude, and it also throws us into the dialectic, or the dialogue of being. Stay tuned, because Adam Lambert is probably set to give us more—with gusto.

Comments

angel Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 17:56:27 I love this guy!

Thanks! Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 18:02:24 Nice review of FYE!. Here's another one that readers will enjoy:  http://wp.me/PIqKe-3I

DarkWillow Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 18:24:03 Adam is the greatest thing that has happened to the music industry in decades...GLAM ON, gorgeous Adam

Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 18:37:35 I agree, this is a really great album. I bought it not long after it came out, and it's still one of my most frequently played CDs in the car several months later. I haven't burnt out on it like I do a lot of other CDs. Plus the tracks are all so different it's like the dude made me a really kickass mixtape. A+

Adam is pure talent Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 19:57:21 Thank you for your well-written review. I agree with you and, in case you want to know, I have enjoyed FYE since I bought it in November 2009. Its one of those rare albums where each song is a masterpiece!

awesome Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 20:18:43 loved the way this review described the album. adam is my all time favourite.     love every song, love every lyric, and just - love everything adam in general.     i'm just so addicted to the album! heard many of the songs tons of times, and still not tired of them!     thank you for the great review! :D

I love this album Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 20:19:03 I have listened to FYE and love it. I hope he tours here, I've seen vids of his live performances and they look like so much fun.

racbec Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 20:47:11 I just saw Adam on his Glamnation Tour and he was fantastic. If you have an opportunity to see him perform live, I highly recommend you take it!

Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 21:05:57 Thanks for the great review! I never tire of this album, a rare thing! One week from this very minute I'll be hearing it LIVE!

Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 21:44:47 Thank you for your inciteful review of this truly talented man. He is the one to watch throughout the decade and beyond. Each song on this album is a winner! Love you, Adam.

Immafun1 Written by Guest on 2010-06-11 22:39:39 PLEASE, POST THIS EVERYWHERE http://www.kxl.com/KYRON-SEARCH--Step-Father---Father-Speak-Up/7399304 We need to bring Kyron home!

Written by Guest on 2010-06-12 09:29:43 FYE,is the best album I've heard in decades,every track is a keeper,each for different reasons! There's not a track you'll want to skip on this kick a** album !

Me too Written by Guest on 2010-06-12 10:49:37 I've played countless times of the CD and yet I'm still never sick of THE VOICE!  I'm waiting for the opportunity to see him live!!

Guest Written by Guest on 2010-06-12 14:42:34 That VOICE, that Swagger, that creativity.........      I can't have enough!

Written by Guest on 2010-06-12 15:56:25 Bought the USA version - fab...then bought UK version and just blown away by "Can't let you go". Only Adam Lambert could sing that song like that - wrenching every bit of humanity out of a few chords and a few lyrics. AL is the most amazing performer I've ever heard, seen or generally experienced (since it is everything about him that gets you). Phenomenal!

ADAMAZING Written by Guest on 2010-06-12 17:48:59 THIS MAN BLOWS MY MIND. ADAM'S GOT THAT VOICE & THAT SEX APPEAL. DAMN ! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM ON TOUR IN NASHVILLE.

AdamForever Written by Guest on 2010-06-12 22:04:35 I couldn't have said it better myself! FYE is the first CD of any kind I've purchased in years! I love, listen to it in my car every day since November and I'm not nearly done with it - this guy has STAYING POWER. He's a keeper!!!

Written by Guest on 2010-06-12 22:45:04 Thank you for your honest and awesome review of Adam!!! Adam is a powerful talent!! Thanks for noticing!!!  You rock....Joanna!!

Written by Guest on 2010-06-13 11:04:41 Nice review and spot on, but what took you so long? This album released 6 months ago! Right now you should be reviewing his Glamnation tour performance, which debuted in the northeast just over a week ago and is now working its way across the country. Along with his opening acts Allison Iraheta and Orianthi he is even more amazing live. But at this rate you'll get around to writing about it by Christmas.

Merci mille fois tout le monde! Written by Guest on 2010-06-17 13:30:00 All,    Thank you for the glowing reviews! Adam really is amazing, and I can't wait to hear more from him (does the meaning change at all when I tell you that I'm a metalhead?)     And whoever told me that I rock, so do you.    Last guest: know that I am only the messenger--I have no push or pull when it comes to Lumino's content strategy--so if our timing is a concern, I would recommend asking our editorial staff or content vendors     Peace, namaste, and STRUT!    -J

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