Opinion

Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment (Sony)

THEY say you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but with Adam Lambert it’s a must.

The American Idol runner-up with the theatre background appears somewhat in drag on the cover of his debut album For Your Entertainment.

And that’s what Lambert’s all about — entertainment, flamboyancy, controversy and some downright catchy songs.

With a dream list of songwriters including Pink, Lady GaGa, Ryan Tedder, Max Martin and Justin Hawkins (The Darkness), Lambert rocks one minute, camps it up the next and croons soon after.

Most would be familiar with the excellent single Whataya Want From Me while the Hawkins’ penned electro-rocker Music Again should pop up as a future single.

Strut simmers along a swing beat and Soaked is a dramatic, unreleased Muse tune.

RATING: ★★★☆

IN SHORT: Colourful

Posted By: Jamie Horne on 11/03/2010 2:29:00 PM | Comments (18)

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I love the whole album - it has something for everyone, pop, dance, ballads - it's an awesome record.

Posted by Lee, 11/03/2010 2:59:24 PM, on The Border Mail

From "Fever" to "Soaked" and all songs in between, this is a GREAT album to have.

Posted by Kristina, 11/03/2010 5:51:30 PM, on The Border Mail

I absolutely love his album. Sleepwalker is my favourite song and I hope he makes it his next single!!!!!!

Posted by DD, 11/03/2010 6:52:24 PM, on The Border Mail

This Album is a must. It has everything. I'm what some would say " An Old Fart" by age but I have a young mind and this is an Album that I can really listen too and feel very very comfortable with

Posted by AJ, 11/03/2010 8:36:02 PM, on The Border Mail

It's a really good CD. I started checking it out when I heard Muse, GaGa & Pink wrote for the CD. They are 3 of my favorites. I ended up buying a copy and now it's on constant replay along with my Muse GaGa & Pink CD's.

Posted by Matt, 11/03/2010 10:07:40 PM, on The Border Mail

Love this album. :) Mostly loads of fun, but some songs are really moving. Only one or two songs don't do much for me, it's really one of those albums you can listen to a million times. The tracks that aren't on the regular album are also excellent - Master Plan, Down the Rabbit Hole and Voodoo. If you like the album you should check 'em out.

Posted by Maryann, 11/03/2010 11:55:09 PM, on The Border Mail

If you can afford to buy only one CD this year, BUY ADAM's. Every song (catchy, emotional or dancy) is a different story, a different flavor, a different rhythm. What makes them look "a whole” ? Is Adam’s artistry, amazing talent and outstanding personality. YES, You are going to listen to that CD over and over and over … and never have enough. Adam is ADDICTIVE.

Posted by music lover, 12/03/2010 12:22:30 AM, on The Border Mail

Sensational album! A couple of songs that aren't my thing but atleast nine that totally rock!

Posted by Laura, 12/03/2010 1:07:06 AM, on The Border Mail

There isn't one song on his album that I don't like but my favs are Sleepwalker, Fever and Strut . Check Voodoo out - my, oh my, this would make a wonderful video!! He has me dancing again ...

Posted by Patricia, 12/03/2010 1:13:54 AM, on The Border Mail

i just love adam!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by eve, 12/03/2010 1:18:05 AM, on The Border Mail

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