Comments on: LISTEN: Is Adam Lambert’s First Single Any Good?

By: romeo

romeo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:38:31 +0000

Looks like the guy is going to do it. His album is charting at #1 on iTunes, and it hasn’t even been released yet. All the snarkiness here aside, I think it’s important that a way out, 24/7 gay guy is pulling this off. True, he has an extraordinary talent, but there were a lot of risks. This will have important implications for gay people in entertainment business, and, I think by extension, for all of us. Check back at that album cover, THAT’S going mainstream!

So happy for him that all his work and courage are paying off. I wish him all the beautiful houses, beautiful clothes, and beautiful guys his heart desires.

By: Scoop

Scoop — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:02:31 +0000

Oy. Such a fantastic voice utterly wasted on worthless Shitney knockoffs.

By: Swarm

Swarm — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:33 +0000

BTW, number 7 Whataya Want From Me is a message to ya’ll. I don’t mean that sarcastically. “Need a second to breathe”.

Adam won’t sing a song he doesn’t love nor one with no meaningful message…his words. Be kind.

By: Swarm

Swarm — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:18:00 +0000

@Romeo Amazon has the entire Album SNIPPETS HERE:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=.....am+lambert

I’m so in shock, can’t even think of any witty descriptions. Epic win.

Leave your bumperstickers by the door, guys (not Romeo directed). He’s not your puppet either.

By: Scoop

Scoop — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:03:24 +0000

Guess what Jason? It’s already happened. Details, anyone?

By: Lex

Lex — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:48:38 +0000

Wow this song is painfully Britney.

I was expecting his awful screeching, instead he went pop princess. Don’t know which is worse.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:10:09 +0000

If Adam allows the record company executives to “George Michael” him (see my previous post above), there will be such a huge backlash from the gay community, it may damage his career forever. We’ve had enough of the charades over the years wherein record company executives have been calculated and complicit in their heterosexualization of male gay or bisexual talent. We ain’t gonna stand for it this time.

If record companies think they can get away with this, they are hugely, hugely mistaken.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:02:28 +0000

Will they “George Michael” him? This is a syndrome wherein record company executives panic at the mere thought of male homosexuality. It causes them to hire leggy female models to attend video shoots and thus ensure that the male talent is portrayed as a stark raving hetero in his clip.

By: Bianca

Bianca — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:53:33 +0000

Trisha, who cares what the “straight guys” will do??? Either they will buy the cd b/c it’s good and I’m pretty sure it will be brilliant or they won’t. If they can buy porn without any embarrassment, they should be able to go into a store and buy this cd.
You’re one of a minority of his female fanbase who feel mugged of his “masculine” persona/image. Too bad for you. Too bad you don’t understand that he’s an artist and expresses his creativity in all kinds of ways, including more feminine expressions.
I love this guy’s guts, creativity and risk taking.
The covers (single and album) ROCK! First single is harmless, catchy pop-dance. I’m sure it will do well to bring in new younger fans.

Go BABY!

By: Scoop

Scoop — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:46:42 +0000

I predict this song’s vid will featuring him slobbering over nearly naked women.

By: Swarm

Swarm — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:36:20 +0000

sorry, forgot to say it goes on sale Monday Nov 2 that’s tonight at midnight but IDNK if that EST or PST so the swarm is poised….

By: Swarm

Swarm — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:33:47 +0000

@Romeo here, hun (waitress voice)…special for you – once he’s in he holds your huart lol -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qBg52Hqbw

To fantard properly, go open your iTunes and order the single as soon as you see it – the record to break is Archeletta 53 freaking minutes to number one.

By: romeo

romeo — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:53:46 +0000

Geez, Adam is a song and dance man. A really good one. But epiphanies are hard to come by. Give him a break.

BTW: Just check what sells now, that will clear up any confusion you have about what he’s doing.

@Bre: AI is long gone. Every indication is that Adam is doing what he wants to do with this album.

By: Bre

Bre — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:33:17 +0000

I can’t get it out of my head, whatever that means. It isn’t what I expected but I assumed until he is out from under the AI thumb, they will have a lot of say on what his sound is. I think that attributes to the watered-down Adam sound. I still like it.

By: romeo

romeo — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:01:50 +0000

@ Duncan: These are hard times. I think that little sweetie wants to make him some money! That’s what I’d do if I could sing like that. BTW, it’s not just “flamboyant” gay boys that like to get out on the dance floor and shake butt. LOL

By: Duncan Behines

Duncan Behines — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:13:29 +0000

No thanx. I’m sure a lot of really flamboyant gay boys will like it, but I’ll pass. This guy can actually sing, but this song does not showcase his vocals. Sounds pretty watered down mainstream to me.

By: dlpca

dlpca — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:32:44 +0000

We all know that Adam is the real American Idol 1st place winner. He’s now on his way. This track is hot, hot , hot! Can’t wait for the follow-up dance remix.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:38:20 +0000

I love his cover an i love this song. ive made it my new ringtone :D

By: romeo

romeo — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:38:11 +0000

Trisha, are you sure you accept Adam’s “lifestyle?” Doesn’t sound like it. And, actually, the album cover IS appealing to a lot of straights and gays. “Different persona”? Have you seen any of the tons of pictures from his pre-idol days? Maybe your idea of Adam, and Adam, are two different things. As for the “fans” on tour, I posted a reply to what you wrote on the album cover thread. Might answer your question about why you care so much.

Adam, you little doll face, look at all the hits you always get on these sites. Don’t worry. You’ll always have an audience.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:56:09 +0000

I wonder what possessed Adam to put that cover out for the album. The cover for the single is more edgy and masculine. The album cover won’t appeal to straights or gays. The drag queens will love it though. I accept Adam’s lifesyle and he has definitely liberalized my thoughts on basic rights for all people. Adam knows the types of fans that saw him on tour and his performances were masculine and edgy. Now it looks like he has a different persona. Don’t think he would have made it to the 36 and on to the top 10 and then final two on AI looking like the guy on the album cover. Liked the eye liner look he sports, but really the album cover is too fem and just hate it! I’ll buy the album and put a different picture on it, Ha! Maybe he will change it to the picture on the single, hope so. Actually, why do I care-not sure.

By: Anyway

Anyway — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:28:17 +0000

Yes, y’all, the sound of this song is generic contemporary pop in the Britney sense of the word. But when Adam goes on tour, his live performances for this song (even his inevitable TV appearances — SNL, Today show, etc.), the vocals are gonna be outta this world.

By: jason

jason — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:30 +0000

Adam’s voice is far better than Shitney Spears’.

By: Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:16:06 +0000

This was pretty boring. it’s Britney in a male voice.

By: ugh

ugh — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:22:20 +0000

@trying yeah idiot had the nerve to leave that H off then fix it right away. How dare he.

Working for 17 years scraping by in a studio apt 6 mos ago, what a dilletante.

Good move for Adam to escape the hateful gay ghetto.

NoH8? That’s a joke, right? hypocrisy much?

By: TRV

TRV — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:31:20 +0000

Great for a first single. Sounds like there will be much more interesting stuff on the upcoming album, but this is a fun, sexy dance tune with which to attract some radio play.

By: Wry Bred

Wry Bred — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:01:14 +0000

Ugh. I’m disappointed. Snappin’ bubblegum. His performances on “Idol” (like “Satisfaction”) were infinitely hotter and more engaging. This is just run-of-the-mill clubby pap.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:29:09 +0000

I think the title of the song doesn’t fit it well. It didn’t entertain me at all. The song sucks! He can do so much better.

By: trying

trying — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:15:13 +0000

I was going to buy the album but he spelled homage like an idiot and then he tried to tell the world he was being campy….dilletante much?…Trying to be edgy is so hollywood and full of shit…I’ll see you on fattest celebrity loser in..2 years..lambert.

By: Catttt

Catttt — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:44:15 +0000

I predict this album is going to go platinum. Simon Fuller will be jizzing $1,000 bills. Well, he probably already does that, but you get the point.

By: walter

walter — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:28:58 +0000

(he cock ring handwear was very popular at the GMA performance).

They said the same thing with T-Rex Easy Action – topped the pop charts.

Weight of the world…be cool, be rock, be opera, be easy listening, be something-we-never-heard-of-in-three-months-time, be an activist,change your boyfriend, be my straight, have this hair, fix your skin, get thinner…..

“It’s not that deep, people” A.L.

By: Catttt

Catttt — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:10:38 +0000

I love it – obviously pop/dance, so some of you won’t like it just because of that. Personally, I love Claude Kelly’s touch – it’s total dance opium.

But the lyrics – it’s on two levels – can you handle what I’m about to do – I betcha thought that I was soft and sweet – I’m here for your entertainment – open your mind – goes out as his first single off the album to his fans, many of whom are very vanilla and think he’s such a sweet boy. He’s much, much more than that. Let me entertain you ’til you scream.

Then of course on the obvious level, it’s about rough sex, S&M, and fun stuff like that.

The cover reflects both those – any vanilla fan will notice the look, which screams rough sex even if they don’t think “cock ring set for a chain gang” when they see the hand jewelry.

By: tony

tony — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:32:26 +0000

i didnt listen to it, of course, i have taste.

By: Republican

Republican — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:24:02 +0000

Yuck. Sorry, but this man thinks it’s awful. Such amazing vocal talent wasted on a song that is utter crap.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:08:51 +0000

@Always Gay The lyrics are very generic. I don’t see how you can read any big gay rights statement into them.

By: AlwaysGay

AlwaysGay — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:43:11 +0000

Phenomenal! This single really is about Adam, his sexuality and how he wants the audience to concentrate on the entertainment. “Close your eyes NOT your mind,” “I’m here for your entertainment,” “Can you handle what I’m about to do,” “I bet you thought I was soft and sweet” – For Your Entertainment

@Tommy: Kelly created “her” sound on her second album. Kelly’s first album was very much standard pop.

By: SouLKid

SouLKid — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:36:33 +0000

OMG–its so Britney. Im sorry but i’d rather listen to Britney than this. if im going to listen to Adam, i wanna listen to him actually sing.Which we all know he’s really good at.
Only Britney can do this ‘ish and get away with it.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:31:40 +0000

It’s not bad, but it’s not great either. It wasn’t what I was expecting. I thought he was going to do a glam rock influenced record. It does sound like Britney or Lady Gaga. It’s nothing original or new.
It’s not going to set him apart from everyone else out there.
He’s no Kelly Clarkson, that’s for sure! She has her own sound that allowed her to separate herself from the AI thing.

By: ricky

ricky — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:29:09 +0000

this is just a britney track with another voice singing it right?

it sucks!!!!!!!

he ain’t no lady gaga, she has TALENT!

By: scott ny'er

scott ny'er — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:15:51 +0000

yeah. i 1st thought… sound like Britney, except he can sing without aided electronics. It’s contemporary in that Britney, Lady Gaga mode.

i’m glad he’s not screeching too much. I actually like it and I’m not a fan so that’s saying something. I hope it does well and he does well tho.

i’d like him more if he wouldn’t screech.

By: emb

emb — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:36:30 +0000

Ghastly album cover (the image here is MUCH better!!), but an excellent first single.