Adam Lambert~"For Your Entertainment" Era~11/23/09

[moodswings]

^^ Really, foxxy? Don't you think that will be too risky? Love the song, but there's that one pronoun. I'm guessing IIHY.

[Kworb]

It's pop music, people aren't gonna pay much attention to the lyrics. Even if they are, it's not like it's so controversial. If America can handle gay kisses in soap operas, they can handle Adam saying "he". Based solely on the sound, IIHY is a much riskier choice than Fever.

[foxxden]

Adam Lambert - Golden Boy
Congratulations to Adam Lambert who just officially achieved GOLD-level sales in the U.S. of 500 Thousand units for his debut album For Your Entertainment. What an amazing accomplishment. Thanks to all the fans who purchased the album and support Adam!!

www.adamofficial.com/us/news/adam-lambert-golden-boy

[radicaltheory]

I'd like them to go with Fever third, but I think they'll play it safe with If I Had You, followed by Fever, Sleepwalker, and Music Again?

[maria4hitz]

Adam's AOL Sessions
music.aol.com/video-hub/artist/adam-lambert/1152615/

[nightshade]

His AOL Sessions were pretty good but Soaked was kind of off.
It's alright though. It's not exactly the easiest song to sing anyhow.

[foxxden]

Feb 12, 2010 17:23:48 GMT -5 nightshade said:

His AOL Sessions were pretty good but Soaked was kind of off.
It's alright though. It's not exactly the easiest song to sing anyhow.

We must have been watching different sessions then...I thought "Soaked" was phenomenal! Loved the acapella breakdown in the end.

Mood- if WWFM goes top ten I think that will allow Adam more leverage for a follow-up and conservative PD's may be more accepting of the "he" line in "Fever. Oh and after seeing "Fever" sessions...I am definitely feeling it as single #3...Adam really got into the song!

[journey1982]

I think this is all of Adam's set from the Rock My Town concert last night. He was on FIRE!
www.youtube.com/results?search_query=adam+lambert+rock+this+town+ny&suggested_categories=10%2C24&page=1

[brb]

Feb 12, 2010 23:34:51 GMT -5 foxxden said:

I thought "Soaked" was phenomenal! Loved the acapella breakdown in the end.

Me too. I loved his AOL session of "Soaked" and it's one of the songs I usually skip in his CD.. I thought all his sessions were great.

[desertflower]

Funny no one is mentioning the Adam/Kris and Allison Concert from last night. Maybe because Adam was so lewd? Totally uncool in my book for a performer to have women grab his crotch while performing...oh, and licking someones camera? Yuck! Not to forget him cussing out anyone in the audience who didn't like it. Just WOW.

I imagine since Kris and Allison were also performing, there were kids in the audience....so very uncool.

[journey1982]

desertflower where are you getting your info from? I've seen all the videos and nothing stands out as Adam being over the top offensive. Please share.

[desertflower]

Oh Concert Reviews and Tweets.

Lambert then busted out his iconic cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," and the crowd erupted. It was a genius set-ender. Not only did it allow for his talented band to get some arena-ready rock solos, but the risqué lyrics let Adam act out as much as he wanted. His rock-and-roll antics included giving the microphone stand some affection, smearing makeup all over his face, shouting "come on, bitches!" into the crowd, licking the lens of a fan's digital camera and letting a group of grab-happy audience members get up close and personal.

As the glitter settled and the road crew began setting up for Allen's performance, a sizeable group of Lambert fans made a beeline for the door, an odd and unfortunate gesture considering the amount of "Idol" fans who were shut out from winning tickets and love all the performers.

Review

Adam's 11-song show was a real rock 'n' roll revue, from the moment he kicked it off with the Justin Hawkins-penned barnstormer "Music Again." There was plenty of nudge-nudge-wink-wink flirting with bandmate Tommy Joe Ratliff (more casual fans reading this review will mainly know Tommy as the skunk-haired boy Adam smooched on the American Music Awards); vocal theatrics and acrobatics (particularly on the Muse composition "Soaked"--a lost-Bond-theme ballad on which his voice almost didn't even seem human--the stupendous "Sleepwalker," and his signature Led Zeppelin cover "Whole Lotta Love"); peacock strutting (especially on the Lady Gaga-penned partystarter "Fever," the ferocious and fabulous rave anthem "Down The Rabbit Hole," and, of course, "Strut"); audacious and salacious stage moves (he high-kicked, he dropped to his knees, he wiggled his Elvis pelvis, he even let a few lucky 'n' lusty ladies in the front row grope him a bit); and some amusing not-fit-for-TV humor. At one point in the set, when his earpiece fell out and a soundman came onstage to reinsert it, Adam joked about the guy "sticking it too far in," then flippantly told the crowd, "If I offended anyone, tough s**t."

Review

There are copies of Tweets everywhere on the Net.

Oh and I've seen pictures and he looked especially clownish last night....looks like he is going for the Rob Zombie Look.

[journey1982]

Oh please now I get where your coming from. NON ADAM FAN looking for anything to diss him. Nothing wrong with the reviews, nothing wrong with the performance. Anyway, great concert and nothing out of the norm or offensive IMO. Sorry not a Clay fan maybe that's why the neg comments on your part.

[desertflower]

Feb 13, 2010 20:10:21 GMT -5 journey1982 said:

Oh please now I get where your coming from. NON ADAM FAN looking for anything to diss him. Nothing wrong with the reviews, nothing wrong with the performance. Anyway, great concert and nothing out of the norm or offensive IMO. Sorry not a Clay fan maybe that's why the neg comments on your part.

What would Clay have to do with whether I like Adam or not. <confused> Clay may not like Adam's Performance Art, but I'm not a member of the borg....I do have my own opinions.

I never said that the reviews were bad....just I was surprised that no one was talking about it here...as it is all over Twitter, and I hear it is causing quite the controversy on his fan boards.

Personally I feel that type of behavior on-stage is lewd. I really like Lady Gaga..she is an artist...but Adam? OTT and lewd.

[praepos]

Feb 13, 2010 20:10:21 GMT -5 journey1982 said:

Oh please now I get where your coming from. NON ADAM FAN looking for anything to diss him. Nothing wrong with the reviews, nothing wrong with the performance. Anyway, great concert and nothing out of the norm or offensive IMO. Sorry not a Clay fan maybe that's why the neg comments on your part.

Why shouldn't lewd behavior be dissed? If you see nothing wrong with it, you're part of the problem.

[blue in moonlight]

I see the same prudes complaining about something utterly trivial. If you don't like what Lambert is selling, then don't buy his product. It's pretty much that simple. He's never going to be one of the bland, faceless Idol alums that you all cream your pants over.

[foxxden]

Feb 13, 2010 18:34:01 GMT -5 desertflower said:

Funny no one is mentioning the Adam/Kris and Allison Concert from last night. Maybe because Adam was so lewd? Totally uncool in my book for a performer to have women grab his crotch while performing...oh, and licking someones camera? Yuck! Not to forget him cussing out anyone in the audience who didn't like it. Just WOW.

I imagine since Kris and Allison were also performing, there were kids in the audience....so very uncool.

For the life of me I can not understand why some people get seriously offended by things celebrities say or do. We don't elect these people like politicians nor are they people anyone should be looking up to. If you are that desperate for a role model, befriend a Police Officer or Fireman or Firewomen. Heck, I'm sure you can find a friend or a family member who works hard and makes sacrifices for people they love....Those are the heroes people should be looking up to...not pop stars who are meant to entertain us.

Now don't get me wrong if a celebrity says or does something that malicious like a racial slur or homophobic remark then I get being offended by that because that is discrimination...but licking a digital camera is not going to hurt anyone's feelings. If you don't like what you see on TV, change the channel...if you don't like what you hear on the radio, switch the dial, if you don't like what people do in concerts then don't go. It's really that simple.

Happy Valentine's Day

[praepos]

Feb 14, 2010 16:59:13 GMT -5 blue in moonlight said:

I see the same prudes complaining about something utterly trivial. If you don't like what Lambert is selling, then don't buy his product.

Pretty much most of America has decided to do just that--not buy what he's selling--which is crappy behavior wrapped in mediocrity.

[praepos]

Feb 14, 2010 17:17:49 GMT -5 foxxden said:

Feb 13, 2010 18:34:01 GMT -5 desertflower said:

For the life of me I can not understand why some people get seriously offended by things celebrities say or do.

Because they influence our kids primarily. It's tough enough to raise decent kids without fighting the entire cultural milieu we live in. If you're not a parent who gives a damn, then I can see your point. But it's high time those who support these creeps were called on it.

[blue in moonlight]

^ Here's a thought: try parenting your kids instead of trying to parent Lambert and the rest of the music industry who don't share your taste.

[foxxden]

Feb 14, 2010 17:21:05 GMT -5 praepos said:

Feb 14, 2010 16:59:13 GMT -5 blue in moonlight said:

I see the same prudes complaining about something utterly trivial. If you don't like what Lambert is selling, then don't buy his product.

Pretty much most of America has decided to do just that--not buy what he's selling--which is crappy behavior wrapped in mediocrity.

Pretty much most of America has decided to not buy Music in general anymore period. lol

Feb 14, 2010 17:33:14 GMT -5 praepos said:

Feb 14, 2010 17:17:49 GMT -5 foxxden said:

Feb 13, 2010 18:34:01 GMT -5 desertflower said:

For the life of me I can not understand why some people get seriously offended by things celebrities say or do.

Because they influence our kids primarily. It's tough enough to raise decent kids without fighting the entire cultural milieu we live in. If you're not a parent who gives a damn, then I can see your point. But it's high time those who support these creeps were called on it.

I would never teach my kids to look up to rich people who live these privileged fairy tale lives and don't have to worry about everyday concerns like paying bills. There is no lesson to be learned in doing that.

Take it at face value and don't worry the world won't stop spinning because of it.

[kaetsa]

Feb 14, 2010 17:33:14 GMT -5 praepos said:

Feb 14, 2010 17:17:49 GMT -5 foxxden said:

Feb 13, 2010 18:34:01 GMT -5 desertflower said:

For the life of me I can not understand why some people get seriously offended by things celebrities say or do.

Because they influence our kids primarily. It's tough enough to raise decent kids without fighting the entire cultural milieu we live in. If you're not a parent who gives a damn, then I can see your point. But it's high time those who support these creeps were called on it.

Well, I'm a parent that gives a damn and I've managed to raise one child that's working on her masters at NCSU, one working on her BA at UNCC, and one that's #2 as a Sophomore in her HS. But the difference could be that I decided to raise my children instead of letting society do the raising or blaming others when I didn't want to take the time. I decided what they should be exposed to and at what age and when it was appropriate, I started dragging them to concerts and they saw much more explicit sexy times on stage than Adam's shown yet and still managed to survive and prosper. Imagine that.

But if parenting children instead of expecting society to do it is too much trouble for some, perhaps we could bring back burning at the stake for anyone that is different than what we personally like in concert. Of course, we're going to lose a good many of our artists but what the hell, we will still have those boring white guys and some even have guitars.

Long live Rock and Roll.

[jenrdr]

Feb 13, 2010 18:34:01 GMT -5 desertflower said:

Funny no one is mentioning the Adam/Kris and Allison Concert from last night. Maybe because Adam was so lewd? Totally uncool in my book for a performer to have women grab his crotch while performing...oh, and licking someones camera? Yuck! Not to forget him cussing out anyone in the audience who didn't like it. Just WOW.

I imagine since Kris and Allison were also performing, there were kids in the audience....so very uncool.

So it's Adam's fault because people in the audience reportedly grabbed his crotch? Or is it his fault because he didn't immediately jump up and disrupt the concert or shout for help? That's the same type of mentality that puts blame on rape victims for not fighting hard enough or for not saying no loud enough.

People need to stop with the "oh what about the children" mentality. I seriously doubt any children or cameras were harmed or will be harmed in the future by the licking of a camera. As far as cursing, he said two or three curse words. I've heard worse on the tv during prime time and day time shows. Heck, I've heard worse on the streets and in supermarkets. Any parent of worth knows how to explain about what words are appropriate.

Let's get back to talking about the music. His vocals were out of this world during the concert. He gets better and better every time he sings live.

[praepos]

Feb 14, 2010 17:45:15 GMT -5 blue in moonlight said:

^ Here's a thought: try parenting your kids instead of trying to parent Lambert and the rest of the music industry who don't share your taste.

You've got it backwards. It's those who admire Lambert's behavior who haven't got a clue. They confuse aggressive vulgarity with entertainment--fit even for children. Then these same people--yourself, for instance--complain if we push back. Sorry, it doesn't work that way. For every action there's a reaction--none of it boding well for his success.

[moodswings]

I see the moral police have arrived.

Guess what? If you don't like Adam's stage antics, then don't watch. Get over yourselves and stick to your white bread entertainers who never curse or hint at any type of sexuality during a performance. Really, the rest of us don't mind.

[tinawina]

After the whole AMA thing, I think any concerned parent would know what to expect out of Adam. LOL

I don't see anything wrong with it myself. That was not the Idol tour. Everybody knows he's raunchy by now. He's grown up entertainment. People have every right to be offended by his act, of course, but its not like you don't know its coming by now. So if you went and were "shocked", that's pretty much on you IMO.

I had more of an issue with it when it was on the Idol tour. But now? Nope.

[praepos]

Feb 14, 2010 20:31:05 GMT -5 moodswings said:

I see the moral police have arrived.

Guess what? If you don't like Adam's stage antics, then don't watch. Get over yourselves and stick to your white bread entertainers who never curse or hint at any type of sexuality during a performance. Really, the rest of us don't mind.

If somebody farts constantly at the dinner table, he's not exactly being immoral, but he's still a slob. Of course some at the dinner table may be slobs as well--so they may not be offended. Normal folks react negatively to such behavior.

[praepos]

Feb 14, 2010 21:06:52 GMT -5 tinawina said:

After the whole AMA thing, I think any concerned parent would know what to expect out of Adam. LOL

I don't see anything wrong with it myself. That was not the Idol tour. Everybody knows he's raunchy by now. He's grown up entertainment. People have every right to be offended by his act, of course, but its not like you don't know its coming by now. So if you went and were "shocked", that's pretty much on you IMO.

I had more of an issue with it when it was on the Idol tour. But now? Nope.

I get your point. I myself don't watch the guy anymore, though I started out liking his voice. But a lot of impressionable young teens eat that stuff up. They also smoke cigarettes and do drugs--but that doesn't mean it's good for them. Art should refine, not coarsen our kids.

[jenrdr]

Feb 14, 2010 22:39:16 GMT -5 praepos said:

Feb 14, 2010 20:31:05 GMT -5 moodswings said:

I see the moral police have arrived.

Guess what? If you don't like Adam's stage antics, then don't watch. Get over yourselves and stick to your white bread entertainers who never curse or hint at any type of sexuality during a performance. Really, the rest of us don't mind.

If somebody farts constantly at the dinner table, he's not exactly being immoral, but he's still a slob. Of course some at the dinner table may be slobs as well--so they may not be offended. Normal folks react negatively to such behavior.

"I get your point. I myself don't watch the guy anymore, though I started out liking his voice. But a lot of impressionable young teens eat that stuff up. They also smoke cigarettes and do drugs--but that doesn't mean it's good for them. Art should refine, not coarsen our kids. "

Praepos.... let me see if I can sum up your position as stated in your last three posts- based on your analogies Adam fans haven't got a clue, are not normal and possibly they fart, are slobs, smoke, and do drugs. LMAO

Please tell us how you really feel... but how about discussing his music not insulting his fans.

[praepos]

Feb 14, 2010 23:20:23 GMT -5 jenrdr said:

Praepos.... let me see if I can sum up your position as stated in your last three posts- based on your analogies Adam fans haven't got a clue, are not normal and possibly they fart, are slobs, smoke, and do drugs. LMAO

Please tell us how you really feel... but how about discussing his music not insulting his fans.

What I wrote was pretty logical: if Adam is acting like a slob on stage while his fans are grabbing his crotch, and while other fans are hooting their approval, how can you not conclude that his fans are acting like slobs as well? It's all pretty sleazy public behavior. As for kids smoking and doing drugs--obviously I wasn't implying all kids do this, or even most, but some do--and it's not a good thing. Some things are just wrong--and it's okay to say so.

As for his music--it's been my impression for a while now that Lambert himself shows scant respect for his own talent as a singer. He does this by putting his priority on being outrageous. Adam seems eager to scandalize in order to enhance his celebrity--and this has precedence over everything else, even over the music. I think he's dead wrong to go this route since it's been tried before and it's getting pretty old. My bet is he's actually turning off more people than he's turning on.