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Adam Lambert trespasses into pop territories

05.15.2012

It’s hard to believe Adam Lambert is part of the American Idol alumni. He’s very much his own artist and seems to have successfully escaped that pre-packaged vibe and sound that lot of those singers get stuck in. Trespassing is further proof that this guy is a wild one.
The production team alone is eyebrow-raising. Collaborations with Pharrell, Dr. Luke and a smattering of other Swedish pop experts give the record a big, beat-filled dance edge. Lambert’s voice may be straight out of a hair-metal revival band, but he’s got funk, attitude to spare and enough honesty in his lyrics to make most top 40 pop tarts blush.
Highlights and download-musts are the Nile Rogers and Sam Sparro aided “Shady”. This song is what George Michael’s nasty, younger cousin might sound like. “Never Close Your Eyes” sounds like a fresh French house club thumper, with the added bonus of some listenable lyrics and melody thanks to penmanship from Bruno Mars.
“Naked Love” is a top-down, highway driving summer-party number for the beach that Katy Perry could have done herself.
 
For those looking for some of that “glam rock” action Lambert has previously dished out, the final five songs on the record are ballads. It’s here that his vocal chords really get to flex, but like a gym bunny bending his arms in the mirror for hours, after 15 minutes things sort of deflate.
 
By the time the bonus tracks roll around, you’ll probably have moved on to your next feel-good album of choice, but Trespassing is worth checking out for the first seven high-energy numbers alone.
 
There isn’t anything groundbreaking here, only a chosen, clear path paved with good pop intentions.
—Phil Villeneuve
Trespassing is out now via Sony

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    • RhaChaCha
      5/16/2012 9:25:03 PM
      Thank you for perpetuating the stereotype that queers only like dance music. We already have the homophobic biatch at EW to do that for us. Yes, the dance tracks are awesome but there are plenty of people who also appreciate songs with depth. The "dark" side of this album has received a lot of praise for its texture, raw emotion and vocal artistry. That may not be your stylistic cup of tea, but to completely dismiss the down-tempo songs is really catty and cynical. I encourage your readers to find one of the many free streams and give it a good listen. We don't all have musical ADD.