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| Subject: The Pageant : St. Louis MO : 8/8/10 13.05.11 15:37 | |
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One of the first things that came to mind while watching Adam Lambert's sold-out Glam Nation concert Sunday night at the Pageant was, "Why isn't this guy opening for music's hottest commodity, Lady Gaga?"
After all, they share a few things in common, including their over-the-top drama and their connection to the gay community, not to mention that she wrote a song for his "For Your Entertainment" album.
But the simple answer is he doesn't have to open for Gaga. Lambert is his own hot commodity, filling up theaters and clubs across the country. He's been on a major roll every since losing on "American Idol" last year, proving as we already know winning isn't everything.
Adam Lambert Transcends American Idol at the PageantAnnie Zaleski - Quote :
American Idol's taken a beating this year. Besides the usual drama with its judges, interest in the show appeared to be dwindling. In fact, its results-show finalé drew its lowest ratings ever. Perhaps what Idol again needs is a personality like Adam Lambert. The season eight runner-up lived up to - and exceeded - expectations at the Pageant last night. Glam, disco, synthpop, rock, goth and dancepop collided in a well-executed, enjoyable show. And like any smart performer, he left a very sold-out crowd wanting more.
View an entire slideshow of photos from Adam Lambert's show at the Pageant
After an airing of the recorded version of "For Your Entertainment," the title track of his debut, Lambert appeared atop a set of stairs wearing a top hat and long coat, à la Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter character from Alice In Wonderland. (His lacquered pompadour, however, screamed "rockabilly" or "Morrissey.") He strolled down to the stage, and opened with the alluring synthpop freeze "Voodoo," a cross between Duran Duran and Sade. Things picked up with the Eurodisco techno romp "Down the Rabbit Hole" and a riotous run-through of the Lady Gaga-co-penned disco vamp "Fever." The latter featured Lambert and his four back-up dancers showing off slinky dance moves and impeccable choreography. | |
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