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Post by pi on Oct 12, 2020 9:29:30 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Oct 12, 2020 9:43:21 GMT -5
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Post by girldrummer on Oct 12, 2020 10:51:33 GMT -5
Love that photo of Adam with his mask on. He is definitely dressed up. Another interview or appearance, I hope.
That long interview on the previous page was pretty odd. The writer obviously did not want to like Adam and succeeded in delivering that feeling in the review. He (?) gave begrudgingly brief praise to Adam for certain portions of the album. Can't be avoided because Adam is so stellar. But overall, this person did not want to seem impressed. So there you go.
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Post by toramenor on Oct 12, 2020 11:29:08 GMT -5
There is a cool British GQ magazine article about Adam with some nice pictures of him in the Black Lives Matter mask and the black and white trench coat www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/adam-lambert-face-maskfashion Adam Lambert is the new master of wearing a mask By Teo van den Broeke 12 October 2020 The Queen singer Adam Lambert schooled the world in how best to sport a face covering this weekend Adam Lambert, the former American Idol star with a penchant for copious eyeliner, is as well known for his philanthropic endeavours as he is for his ultra-glam stage presence. A major fundraiser in the fight against aids in addition to being a keen advocate for LGBTQ+ rights (earlier this year Lambert founded the Feel Something Foundation, which, in his words, supports "LGBTQ+ organisations that are moving the needle for communities of all ages and background"), Lambert took a new fight to, well, his face, this weekend by wearing a face mask adorned with the capitalised words “black lives matter”. In addition to working perfectly with his low-key outfit of oversized monochromatic trench coat, black tracksuit and chunky-monkey sneakers; Lambert used his face covering to make a statement in support of the burgeoning anti-racism movement – and it's a style switch-up we'd all be well advised to follow right now. When it comes to making your own statement with your mask (if you're not wearing one you need to go and take a long hard look in the mirror), make like Lambert and opt for something bold, punchy and unapologetic in tone. Never again will we have such an easy opportunity to make a political statement on our chins (ill-advised face tattoos notwithstanding), so we might as well take advantage. The other great thing about the Queen lead singer's choice of face covering? It's sustainable. With the current fears that the ever-increasing use of disposable masks could add even greater pressure to our already put-upon environment, a washable face mask that also espouses a cause is really the only way to go. Oh, and it's worth noting that Lambert's trench is exactly the kind of outerwear item you should be wearing right now. Oversized rain coats were big news on the Autumn/Winter 2020 runways and teamed with sportswear à la Lambert – as opposed to tailoring – the look feels as edgy as it is elements-ready.
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Post by sizzling63 on Oct 12, 2020 14:02:27 GMT -5
Love that photo of Adam with his mask on. He is definitely dressed up. Another interview or appearance, I hope. That long interview on the previous page was pretty odd. The writer obviously did not want to like Adam and succeeded in delivering that feeling in the review. He (?) gave begrudgingly brief praise to Adam for certain portions of the album. Can't be avoided because Adam is so stellar. But overall, this person did not want to seem impressed. So there you go. Interesting how perceptions differ. I just read that long review and found myself agreeing with a lot, especially as the reviewer in my opinion did give Adam the recognition he deserves without going totally OTT. My favorite part: "Some of the songs on this album are show stoppers and “I Was Born to Love You'' is one of them. The song itself was originally a solo effort by Mercury and appeared as an upbeat dance track on the album Mr. Bad Guy, but like a handful of other songs, it slowly joined the queen catalog full time and was re-tooled into a rock-ballad in 1995. It’s this rock ballad rendition that the band delivers during a show at Tokyo’s Summer Sonic in 2014, the band obviously saw how powerful the performance was, as it was released as one of 2 singles for the album, and it truly is one of the loveliest slow songs on this 20 song spectacular." IWBTLY and Love Kills are my personal favorites on the album.
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Post by deb5anne on Oct 12, 2020 14:27:51 GMT -5
Glad to see more US promotions for QAL. Too late for Billboard this week but still good overall
Really happy to see Adam pitching Velvet for album of the year. Deserves it Big time. We'll see!
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Post by cleopatra on Oct 12, 2020 14:38:25 GMT -5
That long interview on the previous page was pretty odd. The writer obviously did not want to like Adam and succeeded in delivering that feeling in the review. He (?) gave begrudgingly brief praise to Adam for certain portions of the album. Can't be avoided because Adam is so stellar. But overall, this person did not want to seem impressed. So there you go. Interesting how perceptions differ. I just read that long review and found myself agreeing with a lot, especially as the reviewer in my opinion did give Adam the recognition he deserves without going totally OTT. I agree. I actually enjoy reviews in which the critic is neutral about, or even skeptical of, Adam going in, as long as he or she is also open-minded. It feels like even more of an accomplishment when reviewers recognize Adam's gifts almost in spite of themselves. I also think people who haven't drunk the Glambert Kool-Aid are more likely to take a review like that seriously, as opposed to one that reads as if it were written by and for an Adam Lambert fan site. In any event, it was clear a lot of thought went into that review. I liked it a lot. On a more shallow note, the last time Adam did the green hair thing, I absolutely hated it, but this time around I think it looks really good. Very pretty shade. I also wonder where he was heading in that photo, because he was certainly dressed up. I hope we get to see that entire outfit, because what we did get to see was pretty awesome.
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Post by svca on Oct 12, 2020 14:50:23 GMT -5
Agree, Cleopatra, he's looking mighty spiffy.
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Post by katycake on Oct 12, 2020 14:57:28 GMT -5
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Post by lurleene on Oct 12, 2020 15:41:54 GMT -5
When I see the way some indie artists struggle for any kind of mainstream recognition, it makes me so grateful that Adam has avoided that fate. Even without a major label behind him, it has been so gratifying to see him get so much coverage and recognition for the outstanding work in "Velvet." Not expecting a Grammy nom as pop is so competitive. You pretty much have to be on the radio 24/7 and top the charts. They have been talking about Harry Styles as a given. Adam may have had a little chance in a smaller genre (Velvet is more than pop and has been recognized as such) because they are sometimes open to indie artists or non big sellers. One of his favorite acts, and he said an influence for Velvet, Tame Impala list themselves as pop, rock and disco. But they have won or been nominated for so many awards in the rock and alternative categories. Even got a Grammy nom in alternative. But Velvet is a great body of work even if it does not get recognition with any award nominations. Some of Adam's best work.
Still hoping the QAL entered The Show Must Go On for consideration for rock performance. That is the only song from the album that was released in the time line. But even if they didn't, LATW has been an thrill with all they have accomplished.
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