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 |  Subject: Lambert asks audience what it wants from him  25.02.10 2:14 | |
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There probably will be those that question whether “For Your Entertainment,” the debut album from “American Idol” sensation Adam Lambert, is more of a product of the all-star cast of producers and co-writers than Lambert himself. Some of the behind-the-scenes contributors on the record include Pink, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo and Green Day producer Rob Cavallo.
But in a recent phone interview, Lambert — who will perform Saturday night at Fantasy Spring Resort Casino in Indio — left little doubt that he feels there's plenty of his vision, style and sound on his debut disc.
“I feel that I held my ground in those collaborations,” Lambert said. “I think it's exciting to be able to work with people with such great track records. There's a reason why they're famous, and there's a reason why they're successful — because they do good work. And I wanted good work on my album.”
Lambert's CD figures to be one of the most scrutinized debuts to emerge from any “American Idol” alumnus. That's because no other finalist has created as big of a stir as Lambert did on season eight of the hit show.
Much of the attention stemmed from the fact that Lambert, a native of northern San Diego County, was a different kind of contestant from the usual play-it-safe, big-voiced crooners that have populated the show.
Visually, Lambert was flashy, with his colorful clothes, spiky black hair and fondness for eye shadow. Musically, he was edgy, often choosing rock-oriented material over sensitive ballads. And as a performer, he held his own during performances with the likes of Kiss and Queen.
That Lambert didn't play things entirely safe on “For Your Entertainment” shouldn't come as a shock.
“It's a very eclectic album,” Lambert said. “I kind of don't really stick to one genre. I don't really believe in that. I didn't do it on the show, and I didn't do it on my album.”
Lambert admits that he's not sure how fans will respond to “For Your Entertainment,” but that was part of his plan for the CD.
And his risqué performance on the American Music Awards shortly after the release of the CD seemed to cause a temporary backlash. But his current single, “Whatdya Want from Me,” seems to be giving the CD a second wind.
“I wanted to kind of experiment with a handful of different sounds and see what works the most with my audience,” he said. “I know I like certain tracks more than others, and then we'll see what the audience says. It will be really interesting to see what's the most popular.” http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100224/LIFESTYLES0101/2240368/1026/news12 | |
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