4.13.15 Let's go BONKERS! The first review of "Ghost Town"
Apr 12, 2015 23:46:12 GMT -5
Post by Q3 on Apr 12, 2015 23:46:12 GMT -5
@shoshannastone: 8 days #GhostTown
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BONKERS!
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"I tried to believe in God and James Dean, but Hollywood Sold Out"
12 April 2015
Adam Lambert makes triumphant return with new song Ghost Town:
First listen review
The singer returns with a bonkers track that forces you to sit up and take notice.
By Rob Copsey
Excitement about Adam Lambert’s new music started back in January, when it was announced that he had signed a new record deal with Warner and had brought in pop aficionado Max Martin to helm his third studio album.
In case you’re not aware, Max responsible for several barrel loads of incredible pop songs over the past 20 years by the likes of Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Kelly Clarkson and Pink (click here to look at his full list of production work). And while the prospect of Adam teaming up with him is exciting enough, even better is that Ghost Town is as much a departure for Max as it is for Adam.
So what does it sound like? After one play we only wrote one word in our notes: ‘BONKERS’. When it comes to pop music, this is usually a good thing. Fortunately we were allowed to listen to it again.
The song itself opens with a dramatic guitar strums that will inevitably be compared to Avicii’s Hey Brother. “I tried to believe in Elvis and James Dean but Hollywood sold out” he sings, before the whole things drops away and morphs into a chorus that is short on lyrics but big on hooks. “Now I know my heart is a Ghost Town” he declares over a spacious house beat and – crucially - a ludicrously catchy whistle that immediately lodges itself in the brain. Here's a short clip Adam recently posted on his Instagram:
(the same clip we have)
The whole thing continues to grow from there. Adam’s vocal and Max’s carefully layered production build up towards a climatic middle 8 that results in an explosion of whistles, guitars and stabbing synths on the finale. It’s big, but it’s not over-sung; the opposite of what was quite rightly required of Adam during his recent tour with Queen.
Lyrically, Ghost Town isn’t about one thing in particular. The subject matter and atmosphere is dark and moody (“I died last night in my dreams”) and overall seems to allude to someone searching for something missing in their life.
Crucially, Ghost Town is the kind of song that forces you to sit up and take notice which, without a major UK hit to his name yet, is exactly what Adam Lambert needs right now. You’ll be able to hear the song in full on April 21.
Link: www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/adam-lambert-makes-triumphant-return-with-new-song-ghost-town-first-listen-review__8893/
BONKERS – or is it MADNESS!?!?
I don't mean the song! I mean us!
Some music for the Ghost Train waiting room….from 1986!
youtu.be/z6pF1CwjKpA
The Ghost Train takes you to Ghost Town!!! (Of course, how else would you get there!!) And that is where we are headed!
The Adam Fan Nightmare #14!!
There are a lot of different “Ghost Towns” including several country songs titled “Ghost Town”.
I think that for many Adam fans, the worst surprise, the biggest nightmare, would be if Adam’s “Ghost Town” turned out to be a country song. Seriously, I cannot imagine Adam singing a song in this style:
Jake Owen - Ghost Town
youtu.be/sCHorn1GSLY
Let's cross that one off the worry list!
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What to do now to support Adam's new single
Things to do this week
1. Remember to have fun and get ready to enjoy the music!
2. If you do not stream music already, pick a streaming service you like and set up an account. Spotify is a good choice. You need to use an email address and/or Facebook account. I have an email/Facebook account I use for many Adam-related activities. It keeps this stuff isolated from any information about me and my life.
>> The following services are counted for BOTH the Billboard Singles and Album Chart: Amazon Prime Audio On-Demand, Beats Music Audio On-Demand, Google Play Audio On-Demand, Medianet Audio On-Demand, Medianet Audio Tethered, Rdio Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio), Rdio Audio Tethered Plays, Rhapsody Audio On-Demand Plays, Rhapsody Audio Tethered Plays, Slacker Audio On-Demand Plays, Spotify Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio), Xbox Music Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio) and Xbox Music Audio Tethered Plays.
>> The following services are ONLY tracked by Nielsen for the SINGLES chart: Amazon Prime Audio Radio Streaming, AOL Radio (powered by Slacker) Audio Radio Streaming, Milk (part of Slacker) Audio Radio Streaming, Rhapsody Audio Radio Streaming, Slacker Audio Radio Streaming, Vevo on YouTube Video On-Demand Plays, YouTube Video On-Demand Plays, VidZone Video On-Demand Plays and VidZone Video Video Streaming (non-demand).
>> Caution: Amazon Prime only offers limited new releases and there is not sign that "Ghost Town" will be available on Amazon Prime. If you are a Prime customer, check out the free Spotify service. It is easy to use and really is free.
Spotify On-Demand is a great choice -- counts for all the Billboard Charts: You need to download Spotify and install it, but I think it is worth the effort. This is my fav streaming site and it has the most influential playlists for pop music. Set up your account and follow artists with a lot of current hits (Mark Ronson would be a good choice) and follow Adam if you like him .
Tip: Streaming Adam’s music now will not help his new song chart when it is released.
3. Use social media. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, forums, etc. to post about Adam’s new music, post positive comments on articles about him, share news about Adam. Be talkative!!
4. If you don't already know it, find your local Mainstream Top 40 station and HAC radio Station. Go to their website and decide how you can connect with them. (If you don’t know your station, search on Google: <city name> “Top 40 Radio” or "Hot Adult Contemporary radio".)
You might want to:
• Download their app to your phone.
• Join their e-mail mailing list.
• Like the station on Facebook.
• Follow them on Twitter.
• Follow their important DJs on Twitter – usually this is the Morning Drive-Time Show and the Evening Drive-Time Show.
• Be nice!!! I believe in karma. Adam fans have a reputation for being passionate but very nice. Let’s keep that rep alive and well
Do this so you know when they have contests that involve Adam and for song battle info. When you learn about something cool, pass it on!
Unless Adam or his management ask fans to request his song, do not make any requests.
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The Original High – New Music Watch!!Last update: 3.26.15 by Q3
So we have some bits.
Album title: The Original High
Album release date: Summer 2015
Genre: Pop
Musical influences – House, Deep House, some R&amp;amp;amp;B (Sources: The Brit Awards Red Carpet Interviews recorded February 25, 2015)
First single: “Ghost Town” releasing April 21, 2015
Tempo: “awesome” Source: Maxwell (Z100 DJ), Twitter 3.18.15
Vocals: “as strong as ever” Source: Maxwell (Z100 DJ), Twitter 3.18.15
Overall effect: Bonkers, Official Chart Company, 4.12.15
Tracklist (not in order, number of tracks is unknown)
1. The Original High, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
2. Ghost Town – first single, written by Max Martin, Tobias Karlsson, Erik Tobias, Ali Payami, and Brandon Lowry (AKA Sterling Fox).
Source: Warner Chappell se.warnerchappell.com/song-details/WW010474375000
Sterling Fox @mrsterlingfox • 3.24.15 So this is coming bit.ly/1BIFmU9 @adamlambert new song i wrote with him
3. Another Lonely Night, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
4. Underground, written by Adam Lambert and _______________
5. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
6. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
7. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
8. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
9. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
10. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
11. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
12. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
13. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
14. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
15. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
16. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
17. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
18. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
19. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
20. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
Personnel:
Credits:
Executive Producers: Max Martin and Shellback
Vocals: Adam Lambert
Collaborators who might have worked on a track that ended up on the album
U.K. singer-songwriter Joe Janiak (source Billboard March 20, 2014)
Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo (source Billboard March 20, 2014)
Several possible songwriters from the TOH songwriting camp: Tobias Lundgren, Tim Mikael Larsson, Johan Fransson, Paul Aiden, Oscar Gorres, Iya, and Hayley Michelle Aitken. (source: Harry Fox song registration April 26, 2015)
Carl Falk (source: Twitter February 16, 2014)
SECTION AND THREAD FOR THE ORIGINAL HIGH!!
adamtopia.com/thread/2854/original-high
Post news in the daily news thread but if it is important information about the album it would be great if you can add it to the album thread. That will make it easier to find in the future.
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Adamtopia CalendarSince Adam is headed into a solo music promotional period, I am including some general pop music events. They will be in black italics. Events that involve Adam are in Purple. Events that involve Q+AL are in Blue-Violet
Today: Adam is doing phone interviews with radio stations. These will most likely be broadcast later in the week and early next week.
April 20, 2015: "Ghost Town" will be on the radio in the US -- not officially confirmed.
April 21, 2015: "Ghost Town" will be released for sale in the US, Canada and some other markets.
May TBA "Ghost Town" will be released in the UK.
May 17, 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, NV
May 12-13, 2015 American Idol Finale, Los Angeles, CA
Summer 2015: Adam's Third Studio Album, "The Original High" will be released.
August 30, 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Los Angeles, CA
Queen + Adam Lambert South American Tour
September 18, 2015 Queen + Adam Lambert headline the first night of Rock In Rio
TBD Queen + Adam Lambert, Buenos Aires, Argentina NOT CONFIRMED
TBD Queen + Adam Lambert, Chile NOT CONFIRMED
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Lifetraveler and vioca!!
Happy Birthday
Cheriemelissa, dakotaglam, emoelvisspikeyme, lifeguard
Lifetraveler and vioca!!
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