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Post by pi on Mar 19, 2020 15:10:36 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Mar 19, 2020 15:12:07 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Mar 19, 2020 15:16:51 GMT -5
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Adam Lambert: “I just want to make a song that I like” It has been four years since Adam Lambert's last album and believe me when I say, his return is more spectacular than everWhen I sat down with Adam Lambert in a Sydney hotel, he was as I imagined him; with perfectly sculpted hair, a green smoky eye and the same fabulous finesse you experience whilst he’s on stage. Naturally, I commented on his look which was comprised of a green Gucci blazer, silk blouse, black leather shorts, tie-dye socks and leopard print sneakers, for which his response was, “I’m going for a jungle cruise look today, part Steve Irwin. Safari glam!”
Since Lambert’s 2009 audition on American Idol, the artist has not only been known for his killer vocal cords, but a powerful presence particularly for the LGBTQ community. And while he admits his creativity and spark was lost in the “numbers and competitive industry”, the 38-year-old has returned from a four-year hiatus with a banging, new album aptly titled Velvet. Teeming with ’70s rock sensibilities and disco electronics, Lamberts powerful vocals support a soulful pop curation of dance-worthy tracks. And if that wasn’t enough, Lambert has launched the ‘Feel Something Foundation’, a non-profit organisation in support of LGBTQ+ human rights.
Off the back of his massive world tour with Queen where he stood in as the group’s lead singer, ICON caught up with the pop sensation and philanthropist to talk Freddie Mercury, Velvet and of course, his spectacular style.
ICON: Your album Velvet comes just after 10 years since making your debut in the industry. What has been your most important lesson in that time? Adam Lambert: “I think I’ve been learning more, especially lately about personal satisfaction as opposed to commercial validation. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the game and the numbers, and the competitive industry. It is really easy to lose sight of your creativity that way. More than ever, I’m trying to redirect the way I look at things and recognise a sense of personal satisfaction and personal accomplishment.
With this album for example, creatively, I feel really happy with it. It is exactly what I wanted it to be.”
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Post by pi on Mar 19, 2020 15:25:00 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Mar 19, 2020 15:26:08 GMT -5
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Post by sizzling63 on Mar 19, 2020 15:43:17 GMT -5
Albums out in NZ. First listin. Very Velvet lol. Very Prince GM Esque. Almost like Adams love letter to the 70s. Very cohesive. Only complaint too short! I love Love Don’t and Velvet. My fav tracks with Closer to you. Awesome!!! Thanks for the feedback. I am really excited about the new songs!!! The music video... I haven't read through the thread yet and only jumped to the last page, so no idea if NZ has already seen it....I hope it gives us something new other than Adam partying with his friends doing their thing and having a blast.
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Post by mszue on Mar 19, 2020 15:52:25 GMT -5
Albums out in NZ. First listin. Very Velvet lol. Very Prince GM Esque. Almost like Adams love letter to the 70s. Very cohesive. Only complaint too short! I love Love Don’t and Velvet. My fav tracks with Closer to you. Awesome!!! Thanks for the feedback. I am really excited about the new songs!!! The music video... I haven't read through the thread yet and only jumped to the last page, so no idea if NZ has already seen it....I hope it gives us something new other than Adam partying with his friends doing their thing and having a blast. Now see...I love the partying and dancing vids....I think Superpower has been my favorite of his vids... Different strokes.... Well...the If I Had You one was fun because of the game of find the friend going on....
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Post by pi on Mar 19, 2020 16:02:58 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Mar 19, 2020 16:06:29 GMT -5
Good advice! Make sure to download your digital copy when you get it!!
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Post by sizzling63 on Mar 19, 2020 16:08:08 GMT -5
Awesome!!! Thanks for the feedback. I am really excited about the new songs!!! The music video... I haven't read through the thread yet and only jumped to the last page, so no idea if NZ has already seen it....I hope it gives us something new other than Adam partying with his friends doing their thing and having a blast. Now see...I love the partying and dancing vids....I think Superpower has been my favorite of his vids... Different strokes.... Well...the If I Had You one was fun because of the game of find the friend going on.... I liked the "Superpower" video too and it is all the way up there for me with FYE, however I am hoping that "Velvet" will give us more than another empowerment anthem with a new set of players. I am keeping my fingers crossed to be pleasantly surprised
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