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Mass Live : Adam Lambert energizes Six Flags New England crowd

Quote :: The new 20-story tall roller coaster at Six Flags New England was not the only Goliath at the amusement park on Saturday. A 6-foot, 1-inch tall pop star with the biggest album in the country proved to be a big Memorial Day weekend attraction.

Adam Lambert’s appearance at Six Flags was in support of his sophomore studio album, “Trespassing,” which debuted this week in the No.1 spot on the charts.

The 30-year-old one-time “American Idol” runner-up performed an energetic, hour-long set. He kicked things off with the title track from the new album before launching into another strong new dance tune, “Kickin’ In.”

Lambert’s brief, 10-song set was heavy on material from his new album, which seemed to thrill the 3,000 fans dancing in the River’s Edge Picnic Grove. He was backed by a dynamic six-piece band, led by keyboardist Brian London.

The enthusiastic crowd reacted strongest to “Naked Love” and the single “Never Close Our Eyes.”

Throughout his set, Lambert was charming and engaging with the audience, some of whom had waited hours for a prime spot to see the show, which was sponsored by Hartford radio station WTIC-FM, 96.5.............. continue reading