Adam Lambert to Begin Work on his Next Album, Hopes to Release Spring 2011

I wonder if this means a Sleepwalker release in the fall is out or not. Good interview though, glad KIIS spinned IIHY. #37 in itunes!

I’m still hoping for another single to be released off this album, too. More new music sounds great, though!

#37 in itunes!

Good to see it has not gone down but up. IIHY continues to get good updates. Here’s to some more good adds today! I am very excited to see what Adam’s new album will be like. The news just never ends with this guy. Love it!

Maybe this will be a rock-soul-funk album? With hints of folk, country, R&B, reggae, bluegrass, and instrumental perhaps?

YAY on the new peak!

Now if only KIIS would spin it some more

This song is showing that it sells when it is played, he just needs those big guns to do it. Come on Seacrest, you know you want to!

Glad to hear he is hoping to get another album out in the spring. i am soooo ready for more stuff, I played the hell out of FYE.

Awesome interview, as always. I love what he said about the fans & being glittery.

Yeah, I’d also love to see Sleepwalker released as a single. It’d be good for the fall.

If only Fever could be released as well (sigh)

I could listen to him talk all day. He’s so smart, sweet and funny. Good news about starting work on album #2 and happy that IIHY is climbing! As it should.

And YES to both SW & Fever!

I propose a duet version of Fever with Gaga. That way she could sing the first verse and no one would be offended! I have such a crush on that song, I really need to just let it go…

I wonder if this means a Sleepwalker release in the fall is out or not.

There will still be time for Sleepwalker. We’ll need something to keep ourselves occupied until the spring — ha!

As I said in the headlines thread, I think Adam is being a little too optimistic on the timetable for releasing a 2nd album, unless he means an EP, rather than a full CD. Look how long it has taken Cook and Archie to get their 2nd albums out, for example. I would think Adam wouldn’t want to rush through his 2nd album, but spend time on it until it’s exactly what he wants to put out there.

Still, it’s exciting to hear him talk about working on his next album.

RCA seems to have him on a much faster schedule than Cook if they are planning to release a new album, or at least a single, in the spring. I bet he is going to Sweden to work with Max Martin again since he did both WWFM and IIHY.

I would think Adam wouldn’t want to rush through his 2nd album, but spend time on it until it’s exactly what he wants to put out there.

I can’t imagine it would be any other way. However, we know that there have been meetings with his label about this album (he has never mentioned EP) for a couple of months now, he has talked about the meetings in a couple of interviews. He may be optimistic, that seems to be his M/O, whether it is late spring or early summer, I can’t wait!!!

There will still be time for Sleepwalker. We’ll need something to keep ourselves occupied until the spring — ha!

I absolutely believe there will be another single. RCA will want to keep his radio presence while he has momentum. My bet is SW but I would not be surprised at PUU or Aftermath. I have a smidgen of hope for Voodoo, LOL. I love that song.

I propose a duet version of Fever with Gaga. That way she could sing the first verse and no one would be offended! I have such a crush on that song, I really need to just let it go…

Maybe they can do it on an awards show

Maybe this will be a rock-soul-funk album? With hints of folk, country, R&B, reggae, bluegrass, and instrumental perhaps?

Yes, I think so. Exactly what I was thinking, lol

Great interview. Adam and Ryan have a great on-air chemistry and Adam is always a good interview. His excitement and charisma translate well. Anyway, I’m excited and curious for the new album!

And did Ryan say they were taping this for E!?

Sweet dreams Adam!

adamlambert
Great to interview w @RyanSeacrest in studio this morning! This Early Bird’s goin back to sleep! Gotta rest for my Costa Mesa Show 2night!

I would LOVE PUU but unfortunately I think the chances of that being a single are nil.

I´ve been out for a week on vacation. Disney was great felt like a kid again and now chilling at my hotel waiting for GNT.

cary:
07/27/2010 at 12:00 pm
RCA seems to have him on a much faster schedule than Cook if they are planning to release a new album, or at least a single, in the spring. I bet he is going to Sweden to work with Max Martin again since he did both WWFM and IIHY

I think there´s a lot that we don´t know about, maybe he´s already working on something. He´s been talking about a new album for over a month now and we all know that Adam is on a full mode working since like… ever. There was that Nikka Costa collaboration with Sam Sparro tweeted (maybe for his album?) and maybe there´s a lot things like this one that we don´t know about.

Hoping for a SW!!!

I don’t think Adam is overly optimistic about a spring release date for his new album. My impression of Adam’s work ethic is that he focuses on something and doesn’t waver until his goal is accomplished. He knows what sound he is gunning for and probably has some really good “hook ups” with writers and producers that have expressed interest in working with him.

Don’t forget that Archie released a Christmas album between his first and now third album…and that Cookie toured pretty much through the end of the year (and is working more in concert with his band (ala Daughtry) where Adam will probably be working with session musicians.

Regardless of when the album drops I’m really looking forward to hearing what Adam thinks his “sound” is. Fun times, ahead.

Here’s a quote from someone on another site, about writing albums:

January to May will make it apx 4-5 months and that is twice as long as the debut album. While John Forgerty’s “Blue Moon Swamp” (for example) took 5 years (he went through every drummer in the fucking world) and Led Zep’s “Paranoia” took almost 2 years…David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” took 3 WEEKS, The Beatles’ “Revolver” took 3 months while their “Rubber Soul” took about 2 months and Sgt. Pepper was apx. 3 to 4 months.

I’m not comparing Adam to the Beatles or Led Zep, just info….
And, for all we know, there may be stuff that was left off of FYE, plus what about CLYG? We NEED that song over here!

I think Ryan was trying to goat him into saying ‘of course album sales matter!’ LOL

This song is showing that it sells when it is played, he just needs those big guns to do it. Come on Seacrest, you know you want to!

Yep! Given the AI with the song so far, it’s really hanging in there on itunes. I’m sure the video has helped. Adam sells well, but clearly radio is still needs convincing. After FYE, they just aren’t going to jump on any song. I think Sleepwalker will be easier though.

I think late spring/early summer release it possible. I doubt Adam is planning to write or co-write all songs on the album. He will probably write/co-write only a part of the album, the other songs will probably come from professional songwriters. I think RCA has a plan, they can find the right people for Adam to work with (songwriters, producers).

Maybe this will be a rock-soul-funk album? With hints of folk, country, R&B, reggae, bluegrass, and instrumental perhaps

oh heaven forbid! on the hints!! Adam can sing anything, but this would make me shudder (and NOT in a good way like I do now when I listen)…

I DO want to hear some glamfunk! Now THAT would be hot!!

I am voting for Sleepwalker, but wish we could get an acoustic “Soaked” on the radio. Never happen, I am a big dreamer…sigh. It would probably put the autotuner on the fritz forevah–which would be just lovely.

Whatever they collectively come up with, just make hits for Adam. I so want him to go to the top and stay there…longevity is going to be everything for him. I want him to truly stake his claim and then be able to focus more on himself and his own true happiness. I don’t think any of his fans want less than that for him. He has brought all of us so much in so many ways, he deserves to find that special someone for himself..nothing would make me happier!!!!

And, for all we know, there may be stuff that was left off of FYE, plus what about CLYG? We NEED that song over here!

ITA

Is there a “Suburban Decay” lurking somewhere?

He should just release “Suburban Decay” in the new album and forget about the twilight sound tracks. Twilight movies is going downhill from here on anyways…

cary:
07/27/2010 at 12:00 pm
RCA seems to have him on a much faster schedule than Cook if they are planning to release a new album, or at least a single, in the spring. I bet he is going to Sweden to work with Max Martin again since he did both WWFM and IIHY.

I agree with you about him working with Max Martin again, because Max helped write two good songs on his album, WWFM and IIHU. I really do think the album will be out by the end of Spring, then he can spend the summer and fall touring. RCA will hopefully in the spring release Fever overseas and either Sleepwalker or Aftermath in the States and Canada.

Big Add from Detroit to go with yesterday’s Atlanta!

Check out this awesome Mashup of IIHY:
http://youtu.be/LNNS80YJnMY?hd=1

Great interview!

My guess is a single out late spring (because if they release another single off FYE, it will probably take until March to peak on radio) with the album out mid-late summer. It is exciting to think about.

Yay! I’m excited for tonight.

If they’re planning on release a new album in Spring next year, I DON’T think they’re planning on push “Sleepwalker” remember his songs take for ever to get air play and a lot of work from the label (convince the PD’s that Adam is good for they play list) and Adam (radio and TV promo). This fall they’ll be focus on the overseas tour and new album. Next year on new album and new single.

I DO want to hear some glamfunk! Now THAT would be hot!!

ITA that would be HOT!!

*sigh*

But there is so much more good music from THIS album nobody knows about yet. (SW, SFW, MA) Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy more stuff is coming to add to my AL playlist, it’s just that I’m not ready to move on yet – of course by next spring I’m sure I’ll be there. . .yeah, now that I’m thinking about it, late spring would be good.

BTW, I watched Alice in Wonderland last week…how is it that Down the Rabbit Hole wasn’t the closing credit song? That would have been perfect and so much better than what they used.

With Tedder’s track of hits for Kelly and Jordin and Beyonce, I still think they’ll release Sleepwalker in the fall. It may not get a huge push and just an Adds date, but if there is a song that shouldn’t need much convincing for radio play, it’s that one.

girlygirl:

07/27/2010 at 11:57 am

As I said in the headlines thread, I think Adam is being a little too optimistic on the timetable for releasing a 2nd album, unless he means an EP, rather than a full CD. Look how long it has taken Cook and Archie to get their 2nd albums out, for example. I would think Adam wouldn’t want to rush through his 2nd album, but spend time on it until it’s exactly what he wants to put out there.

Still, it’s exciting to hear him talk about working on his next album.

It can be done and has been done by recording artists in that time frame and less. Half the battle is knowing what you want then laying the music tracks down. Adam knows what he wants and how the process works and is such a control freak that he will put all of his focus on it and get it out.

I agree, Laury. If they truly plan on having an album out this spring (which means a lead single out, probably March-ish), then it is the end of the FYE era after IIHY. which would make me a little sad actually, SW and Fever (even with its “issues”) are big potential hits that will never see the light of day.

This is what I love about Adam hahaha we have no frikken clue what his next album is gonna sound like and that to me is exciting

I hope Adam goes a bit less electro. After seeing him in concert, I left asking why he didn’t make his album more rock-ish because they were so much better live. Stuff like Pick U Up or Strut would’ve been better. If I Had You was pretty good with it.

Even if Adam sticks with electropop I’m sure he’ll make it epic and not annoying like other electropop.

I hope Adam goes a bit less electro. After seeing him in concert, I left asking why he didn’t make his album more rock-ish because they were so much better live. Stuff like Pick U Up or Strut would’ve been better. If I Had You was pretty good with it.

Even if Adam sticks with electropop I’m sure he’ll make it epic and not annoying like other electropop.

Well, I hope the sound of Adam’s next album follows current TOP 40 trends. Adam needs radioplay, so his songs must be radio friendly.

Spring does sound rush, but I hope it will be a great album.

Ahhhh…Fever.

It’s so sad we have to listen to Rihanna ask her rude boy if he can “get it up” and he’s “big enough”, yet Adam can’t say “there he goes”. I’ve always thought that a pairing with GaGa at a high profile event would have sold that song to the US. They’re both too busy though, so I guess what will happen, will happen in the future. Who knows. It’s sure a huge hit on the tour with fans. I’ve learned to never say never on anything Adam is involved in.

I’m excited for new Adam music, but a little sad too. I’m not ready for FYE to take a back seat. It’s been 8 months and not a day goes by I don’t listen to some, or all of it. I’ve never done that with any other album. Maybe by spring I’ll feel different. This has been the longest, happiest, 15 minutes of my life.

You know I am thinking that the spring comment might be that they are going to try and put out a single in the spring before the album….you know like normal artists

Smeggs – If Adam were normal!!!

Thank God he is not!

I agree, Laury. If they truly plan on having an album out this spring (which means a lead single out, probably March-ish), then it is the end of the FYE era after IIHY. which would make me a little sad actually, SW and Fever (even with its “issues”) are big potential hits that will never see the light of day.

There is a whole 8 months before next March. There is plenty of time for another single even after IIHY peaks. How is it some artists like Katy Perry/Kesha put out singles it seems like every 2 months? Perry’s CG came out around the same time as IIHY and she already has TD out. What?

I’ve been on team SW from the begining!!
I think 8 months is enough…or,they might release the album in Fall 2011 and a single in Spring 2011 like Smeggs said…that actually might be the best idea
Great interview!
And…
SQUEEEEEEEEEE-OMFA!!!!! New Album!!!!!!!

Get it out before S10 idols.

Adam would not say Spring 2011 release if they did not have a plan to release in Spring 2011.

The are clearly starting the promotion and build up for that album now and would not build the PR around a date that was a high risk.

I expect that RCA will focus on IIHY as long as they can keep it on the radio and only release another single when it is well past peak. Since it look like it may peak in September, they may not have time for another single from FYE — I am hoping Sleepwalker gets released and still think it might but I bet they have not decided yet.

ETA: My guess is February-March 2011 for single, May 2011 for album. They will not release a single in the Spring and the an album in the Fall. If they can’t hit May or June for album, the will hold the single for the summer to support a Fall album release.

But anything is possible. They could release an album in July.

Tls,the whole thing is jut really,really , sad.Personaly I’d rather have Adam just not release Fever at all than get more Adam/gaga comparisons,and have Adam sell out just to get spins (I know there are so many people who think Adam’s sold out already,but I disagree)

Sorry,just not “jut” :/

“zuper:
07/27/2010 at 1:51 pm
BTW, I watched Alice in Wonderland last week…how is it that Down the Rabbit Hole wasn’t the closing credit song? That would have been perfect and so much better than what they used.
”

IKR?? That’s exactly what I thought when I saw it too

Sorry for the post hoing,but I wouldn’t be surprised if they released SW in mid-late September or early October

luvadamlambert:
07/27/2010 at 2:51 pm
Tls,the whole thing is jut really,really , sad.Personaly I’d rather have Adam just not release Fever at all than get more Adam/gaga comparisons,and have Adam sell out just to get spins (I know there are so many people who think Adam’s sold out already,but I disagree)

hmmmm I’d rather that he sell out once to make a big splash than to stuff album #2 with songs that attempts to be the big hit.

Cumulus passed again this week, lol

I’m just glad Adam is getting a second album. It amazes me that I am still reading articles that are trying to push him into Broadway when he keeps saying no. Ohhh well.

I think next spring/summer is a good time. It’ll keep him in everyone’s consciousness. And when you think about it, last time he only had like 4-5 months to record. He’ll have more time for his 2nd album.

sr4mjc:
07/27/2010 at 3:09 pm
Cumulus passed again this week, lol

Stop the press, “Another Week Of No Cumulus Adds”. lol

The earliest they could release another FYE single would be October, imo, which would not fit the timeline for a spring album release. Regardless of when the album comes out, they are going to want to have the lead single out at least a month or 2 prior to the drop date.

Did anyone see Inception? Sleepwalker would have been PERFECT for that movie!!!!

Although I’m excited about his 2nd album I do agree with those who said there is so much good music left on FYE. Lots of single material that people haven’t heard. Except us of course. lol

He’s doing incredibly well for an artist who has had so many hurdles thrown in his path. Even those who don’t like him can’t deny his incredible talent.

Regardless of when the album comes out, they are going to want to have the lead single out at least a month or 2 prior to the drop date.

They didn’t for the first album. I think they should though for #2. It’s a risk if it flops though, look at Xtina.

Is there a chance the Adam/Seacrest interview might show up on youtube? I want to e-mail it to a friend and that is the only way they receive videos.

I wish they would release SW AND Fever as singles, but it’s not realistic, especially Fever – what kind of MV would they make? with the pronoun and all… sads…
but SW, on the other hand still has potential, let’s see what they decide… it’s always surprises with Adam…

There is always a risk that a lead single will fail — that is why it is best to have 2 months so there is time for a second single before the album releases. FYE was on a very compressed schedule and the failure to have a lead album single hit was a sales issue.

They will hopefully do better on #2.

luval,

here’s the youtube version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3vl0ORrxFo

Thanks Soberba….it’s on it’s way!

You’re welcome. I hope your friend enjoys it!

Songs I think must be released:
SW-SFW-FEVER-PUU-AFTERMATH

Suggestion for new album (IMO):
Artist: Adam Lambert
Title: The Citizen Vein (with very little changes).

I think Spring 2011 is completely doable. He mentions he will be working on it while ‘abroad’ that means writing, laying tracks, etc.
If he’s ready for that step for even a few songs he has 6 months to complete an album and January to March to dedicate his time to it.

By the way I also believe there will be another single. Recent precedent has had a new single every 23 weeks with overlap as the previous single fades and the new rises.
If they follow the same plan IIHY will hit it’s 23rd week October 11th which would be perfect to release one more single/video (Sleepwalker I hope).
That way March 21st would be another 23 weeks and the perfect time for a new album single.

I don’t think that we’ll see more singles from FYE . Does any artist starts to work on a new album while still releasing singles from the last one? I don’t know. I’m really excited for new music from Adam, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t see the reason for the rush. Maybe he doesn’t want to lose momentum, but this album still has more material that could be released. And he could take more time to release the next one. Well, I think Adam and RCA know what they’re doing (what the hell do I know about the business?).

gferna:
07/27/2010 at 5:07 pm

Songs I think must be released:
SW-SFW-FEVER-PUU-AFTERMATH

I think there is only time for one more single and the best bet is Sleepwalker. Strut could also be considered — and would lend itself to a great video.

Some contenders have barriers to getting Top 40 airplay…

Looks pretty certain that Fever will not be released as a single [Pronoun problem].

SFW and Aftermath as recorded would not get much Top 40 airplay. Production is not current enough, too “rock”.

… and the remaining song PUU is a real challenge – Love this song but Adam can’t release a song as a single no one can sing live — because part of his “brand” is his vocal skill. [Although I really want to hear this live — even rearranged to change that bridge.

Soberba:
07/27/2010 at 5:17 pm

I don’t think that we’ll see more singles from FYE . Does any artist starts to work on a new album while still releasing singles from the last one? I don’t know. I’m really excited for new music from Adam, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t see the reason for the rush. Maybe he doesn’t want to lose momentum, but this album still has more material that could be released. And he could take more time to release the next one. Well, I think Adam and RCA know what they’re doing (what the hell do I know about the business?).

Yes, Gaga has released singles from Fame while working on Fame Monster (planned as an album but became the 8-song EP) and is working on her new album and still releasing singles.

“Paparazzi” the last single from Fame was released 7/5/09

“Bad Romance” the lead single from Fame Monster was released 10/25/09.

“Fame Monster” was released on 11/18/09.

She has said in interviews that the third studio album was finished in June 2010. But will not be released until 2011. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jun/23/lady-gaga-new-album-finished

Other successful pop artists do the same thing.

Adam has no risk of burnout by putting out a new album in Spring 2011 — but he has a risk of loosing momentum and fans if he waits too long to put out new music. Since Gaga will be March-April 2011 — I am hoping Adam is late May — not at the same time again.

… and the remaining song PUU is a real challenge – Love this song but Adam can’t release a song as a single no one can sing live — because part of his “brand” is his vocal skill. [Although I really want to hear this live — even rearranged to change that bridge.

I so want to hear this live! If I ever had a chance to ask him one question I think it would be: “Do you know that so many of your fans love PUU and are dying to see a live performance of it? Will you ever do it live and, if not, why not?”

Since Gaga will be March-April 2011 — I am hoping Adam is late May — not at the same time again.

yes to this…haha and no cat lady either lol

My predictions:
1. SW will be released Oct-Nov, will peak Jan-Feb in the BB hot 100 top 10
2. First single off new album released Mar-Apr
3. New album released May-June

Will Adam get the same advances that he did for his first album? What would have happened if his label didn’t recoup the advances from the first album? Would they try and recoup from album 2?

god I hope Sleepwalker will be his next single. Has to showcase it on another major tv show…Leno again?…not Ellen…maybe Glee? (haha).

A little OT.. Do ya think Adam will be in the US of A on New Years Eve?

Q3, that’s good to know. I need one more single off FYE (it’s such a good album!).

But, to be honest, I’m not counting on it. Don’t wanna get my hopes up. Hope we’ll get Sleepwalker (I really wished for Fever, but that’s never gonna happen).

kittensmittens…..

I love your predictions and hope they happen!

Adam has no risk of burnout by putting out a new album in Spring 2011 — but he has a risk of loosing momentum and fans if he waits too long to put out new music.

I completely agree with this. There are a few idols that released album #2 much later than this. With so many more idols in the marketplace, it makes sense to keep the AI fans interested and engaged before they forget and move on to the next pretty face. Plus, with S9 sort of ‘meh’ many of those fair weather fans may not have moved to a fav S9 idol, might as well cash in ASAP.

It can be done and has been done by recording artists in that time frame and less. Half the battle is knowing what you want then laying the music tracks down. Adam knows what he wants and how the process works and is such a control freak that he will put all of his focus on it and get it out.

Wow — I totally agree with this!
Adam has a vision and works incredibly hard to make it happen.

My predictions:
1. SW will be released Oct-Nov, will peak Jan-Feb in the BB hot 100 top 5
2. Fever will be released internationally and maybe find it’s way back to US. Z100 loves that song and if they get on board maybe radio will follow without any push and let the chips fall.
3. First single off new album released Mar-Apr
4. New album released May-June
5. More Rockish and less production he doesn’t need it!!!

Adds for the week
Including Unmonitored

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I like Topaz‘ view of things. So, I’m signing on and totally on board (although I have a pinch of doubt about #5, but I make up for it with hope. )

ETA: Whoohooo for that add list sr4mjc! Thanks~

Pretty good Add week I would say.

kittensmittens:
07/27/2010 at 5:41 pm

My predictions:
1. SW will be released Oct-Nov, will peak Jan-Feb in the BB hot 100 top 10
2. First single off new album released Mar-Apr
3. New album released May-June

ITA with you. This is the exact schedule that makes sense to me. And knowing RCA they will figure out something else to do.

Seriously, I really think that must be the plan. IIHY is headed to be at least a Top 20 Pop hit and could go higher. They will not go from that to dark on the radio when they have good songs to release. And before album number 2 they need to convince Top 40 PDs that Adam can deliver hits and it is OK to have two Adam Lambert songs on their active playlist at the same time.

Will Adam get the same advances that he did for his first album? What would have happened if his label didn’t recoup the advances from the first album? Would they try and recoup from album 2?

We have no idea what is in Adam’s contract but he should get a bigger advance for his second album.

Each album project has a separate P&L and are tracked separately. So FYE could be in the red but Adam #2 would be a new balance sheet. I have never heard of a case where recoupment from two albums is combined, and there is little chance Adam has a weird contract like that. But I am in marketing/strategy [so I know how all the numbers work, but not the legal stuff] and that is really a question for a lawyer with an entertainment practice. [I'm married to a lawyer who is an agent but would not have a clue about an arcane area like recording contract. It is a narrow specialty.]

It takes a really long time to reconcile expenses and revenues for a recording project. International receipts are very, very slow in coming in — and are significant for Adam. With over a million copies of FYE sold at a high wholesale cost, and lots of other revenue sources from FYE that we do not think much about, when the accounting is all done and sales are finished [long way to go on that], FYE will be in the black.

Well my crystal ball says….his next album will NOT be rap!!! Thank God. Sorry but my music needs a melody. Other wise I can’t wait to see what he comes up with.

I agree they don’t want to lose momentum. I’m excited he’s getting to tour overseas but that means he will be out of the general US public eye for a while. Although we know how good he is a generating news. My bet is he’ll be back in the States before the Dec holidays. Take a week or two off. Most likely do a new years gig (fingers crossed). Then get right on the next album. No doubt he’ll be listening to stuff and fiddling with things while overseas.

Maybe some of his rockier stuff will catch on and radio will begin to play it. One can always dream.

I can´t believe how TWO letters are the main cause a very good song not to be released.
Remarks:
-Q3: I’m with you, I forgot STRUT.
-I know IIHY is his fourth single if we include TFM. FYE was affected by the AMA thing, and WWFM was rushed because of that, but is still selling. 4 songs in 10 months = 1 song / 2.5 months.
Maybe they can afford 3 more singles, but they would need a lot of support (from radio, etc.)

Jazz Rocks wrote: He’s doing incredibly well for an artist who has had so many hurdles thrown in his path. Even those who don’t like him can’t deny his incredible talent.
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What hurdles are you talking about? He has devoted and crazed fans, sells out his shows, gets tons of publicity, sells lots of music. He’s treated like he WON Idol and his fans certainly think so.

I’m another lurker who enjoys all your comments. I can’t just “lurk” on this thread, because every time I read a post saying that “Fever” wouldn’t get radio play because of “he” I am completely mind boggled and I want to scream! Would it really be an issue? The thought that it might be breaks my heart.

I really do hope they release it as a single. I think it would be a huge hit. And I hope that those who think “he” is an issue are wrong. I really really really do.

Well my crystal ball says….his next album will NOT be rap!!! Thank God. Sorry but my music needs a melody. Other wise I can’t wait to see what he comes up with.

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Maybe some of his rockier stuff will catch on and radio will begin to play it. One can always dream.

My crystal ball says there will be some hip-hop/house/urban dance influences involved which does not preclude rap. And the new album will be pop with little or not rock involved.

Hopefully no Rob Cavallo or Howard Benson or similar rock-oriented producers. Leave that stuff for Daughtry.

I imagine that there could be some industrial or neo-punk fusion on this new album.

And I expect to hear more music in the Voodoo electro-house-funk space. I think that Adam and RCA missed when that wasn’t on the album. And I think they underestimated Adam fans desire for current music vs. the very popular classic rock performances he did on Idol. I think most fans and critics prefer the acoustic version of WLL which is a blues performance to the classic Rock version from the Idol tour.

My dream, wish and prayer is that we get a couple blue tracks on the album. New songs in contemporary blues version. Voodoo is basically a contemporary blues song.

I’m guessing the hurdles being gay, the AMA’s ummmm, cant come up with anything else at the moment. Maybe his outstanding voice??? Heh!!!!

Really sweet blog entry on ryanseacrest.com about Adam and the interview including a picture of him in the studio. Such a cute hat!!!

http://www.ryanseacrest.com/blog/whats-happening/adam-lambert-gets-chased-by-persistent-drag-queen-audio/

Here’s a nice summary of Adam’s interview with Ryan on Ryan’s blog page. Very complimentary. Now just play IIHY Ryan!

http://www.ryanseacrest.com/blog/whats-happening/adam-lambert-gets-chased-by-persistent-drag-queen-audio/

Oh and the picture is adorable. He looks very happy but sleepy.

ETA: Haha CindyM — you just beat me to it!

Well, let me throw this out there….FEVER gets released internationally!!!!!!

gabriel oak:
07/27/2010 at 7:13 pm

Jazz Rocks wrote: He’s doing incredibly well for an artist who has had so many hurdles thrown in his path. Even those who don’t like him can’t deny his incredible talent.
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What hurdles are you talking about? He has devoted and crazed fans, sells out his shows, gets tons of publicity, sells lots of music. He’s treated like he WON Idol and his fans certainly think so.

Let’s see —

1. He was signed to his first major label contract at 27, and wanted to be a pop star. Most new pop stars look like Bieber and Kesha — young.

2. He is a male vocalist who is putting out dance-pop songs. There are only women doing this. Here is the list of successful dance pop artists from wiki — successful dance-pop musicians include Katy Perry, Paula Abdul, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jody Watley, Christina Aguilera, The Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Beyonce and more recently, Lady Gaga and Ke$ha.

There hasn’t been a male dance pop singer since _____________. I couldn’t find one.

3. He put out an album that includes 50% Glam pop-rock tracks — a genre that has been dead for 30 years.

4. He is openly gay, single and not talks openly about it, but celebrates his and everyone else’s right to freely express their sexual identity.

5. Some people have difficulty with a gay male singer singing about sex. Look at the issues with FYE, would this have happened if Britney or Gaga sang that song? And why isn’t Fever, arguably the best single on the album, not already released as a single? Because it is clearly about a gay relationship. But Adam couldn’t easily have sung “There she goes…” So will he be relegated to singing gender-neutral “baby” for the rest of his career or will American just grow up?

And I could go on –

ETA: And all of his fans know he didn’t win Idol, they just think “It should have been Adam”.

Q3…I love you.

Wish we had a better view of that cute little hat. Adam tweeted he that he was going to sleep after the interview. He looks dreamy rather than tired!

My take is the label has an aggressive plan with updated, and possibly spearheading material for the upcoming album, and situate Adam as a major player in the direction pop music industry is headed. And the current album with all its “gems,” doesn’t fit the landscape of things to come. If you know what I mean. FYE was an album that was put together to take advantage of the atmosphere that reigned in 2009 for Adam coming out of the show. The atmosphere has changed. As much control we think Adam has(and he does in a given parameter), I think his management presented him a sweet deal of a roadmap, that by the time of the interview with his co-associate, 19E employed Seacrest, everything from producers to writers are practically set in stone. Its corporate, and timing is everything.

Hey, to all you lovely blogosphere peeps out here who usually play on Adam’s concert threads, please take a peek at my newest research before that thread dies. It is full of data from the above interview.

BTW, next single must be Fever. I would love to hear PUU just once live, in a concert, but way too vocally stressing. A Fever video would melt TV’s and DVD players around the world!

Just add to what Q3 wrote, I for one don’t pity him, think he should feta pass or such rubbish, it’s just
like any. Unusual new artist there are hurdles. One artist that come to mind is Darius rucker – not your typical country artist, he
made & I’m sure Adam will find his way as well.

milwlovesadam…here I go to peek!

I think his management presented him a sweet deal of a roadmap, that by the time of the interview with his co-associate, 19E employed Seacrest, everything from producers to writers are practically set in stone. Its corporate, and timing is everything.

Adam has repeatedly said that he will be co-writing tracks on his next album, so there is still alot of artistic imput that will need to go into it. I do think that you’re right in that the co-writers and song contributors have already been mapped out and maybe contacted. Adam has talked about his “wish list” for the second album and I imagine that’s a factor too. I wouldn’t say it’s set in stone though. Look what happened with FYE. The Gaga song and the Muse song came later in the process and aftermath was written towards the end of the process.

My crystal ball says there will be some hip-hop/house/urban dance influences involved which does not preclude rap. And the new album will be pop with little or not rock involved.

PLEASE NO!! I love, love the rock edge on every song he has it…Sleepwalker, IIHY, etc etc..
And at his concerts, it is these songs that people go wild for. I love that he is really creating a fusion of styles that–i believe–will come to be identified as a new music movement. To ME, rock is absolutely one facet that must be left in. Urban dance is done and done and done….let’s get some rock dance, urban rockpop…

Re the whole ‘can-can’t’ release another single timeline: Didn’t Katy Perry just release another single? And CG is still hot, hot…I think that Adam and Katy, some others, are going where MJ went–get them out there, and tag on while they are hot. Waiting until we are sick of the first single to release the second is not not the only option anymore.

BTW:
I have a dream…Adam is writing now, overseas, in a secret deal with Bowie, who has contacted him privately and they will be writing together as a total under the radar collabaration until completion…at which time MAJOR pr and press/promotion will begin…this is my story, and I am sticking to it!

Starhart, you mean, **gasping** Wembley is still on?

I just really hope he doesn’t collaborate with Goldfrapp. I know Adam loves her, but, I don’t get it. Too techno.

Agree with earlier posters, crowd favorites are bluesy and rocky songs. And, acoustic ballads.

Still holding out for a Live CD/DVD

Kittensmittens,I like your idea…:)

milwlovesadam:
07/27/2010 at 8:19 pm
Starhart, you mean, **gasping** Wembley is still on?

I just really hope he doesn’t collaborate with Goldfrapp. I know Adam loves her, but, I don’t get it. Too techno

Nope, I am sticking with Bowie. I have a vision…this is why no one ever hears more about this, it is a secret already set up.

I think others as well will be writing with Adam overseas, but imagine:
Adam and Bowie, and as a way to “open” the new album, a co-concert in Wembley, June or July 2011.

Whoops! Finally heard IIHY on my local radio station. I can’t believe it. I just love this song. starhart…love your Bowie dream. As you know (maybe) I’ve been blog begging Bowie here at mj’s to contact Adam for weeks now. (Bowie lurks here…lol). So as someone else said, we must all get together and ask the Universe for this to happen…NOW..at the infancy of his 2nd album!

I think his management presented him a sweet deal of a roadmap, that by the time of the interview with his co-associate, 19E employed Seacrest, everything from producers to writers are practically set in stone. Its corporate, and timing is everything.

This doesn’t make sense to me.

RCA gave him unprecedented creative control of his first album.

He only have creative input on FYE music video, and had creative control including the final edit approval on IIHY.

No doubt Adam has creative control and RCA is handling the business strategy. They clearly want an album out in Spring 2011 — and my bet is they will give Adam a lot of freedom. He seems to know how to work to get what he wants and operate in a businesslike manner.

There have been some mistakes but not many.

luval,

As you know (maybe) I’ve been blog begging Bowie here at mj’s to contact Adam for weeks now. (Bowie lurks here…lol).

yes, I do know–and I think why we never hear a peep is that it is a done deal…secret in order to protect both Bowie and Adam from BSC fans exploding all over the world in anticipation. Once the album is written, Wembley it is!

OMG starhart, if this could only be true.

Seems as though in more and more recent interviews he has brought up the wish to meet/write with David.. He has to “get it out there” in a respectful way his desire to have this happen. And happen sooner rather than later.

But I will keep your dream in my mind for Wembley!! I won’t be able to sleep tonight….Bowie/Lambert/Queen….Wembley stadium…sold out (except for stubhub..haha).

I should have said “no tickets available”…except for stubhub!

In the Seacrest interview, Adam noted how much he’s learned these past months – including what people want to hear. I’m sure he’s factoring all this into his album. He knows he’s not at the stage where he can do anything just because he likes it. Adam’s big problem is that the magnitude of his talent is not a comfortable fit into today’s radio. He’s so big and what’s on radio is so small. Even Fever – which, with an additional “s,” would have had more of chance – is still so much better than most of the stuff out there. Audiences are comfortable with the mediocre.

Adam has repeatedly said that he will be co-writing tracks on his next album, so there is still alot of artistic imput that will need to go into it. I do think that you’re right in that the co-writers and song contributors have already been mapped out and maybe contacted. Adam has talked about his “wish list” for the second album and I imagine that’s a factor too. I wouldn’t say it’s set in stone though. Look what happened with FYE. The Gaga song and the Muse song came later in the process and aftermath was written towards the end of the process.

I think Adam is well advised and is given detailed numbers of demographic surveys and industry trends, as well as his own findings on the road and make a decision for an album . Based on the data, his management lays out a plan, a business plan for Adam to play with. Wasn’t he given 2 A&R people to work on FYE? Im sure the label assigned A&R came with a general direction of some sort. In the studio he is going to do what he’s comfortable and can live with – you can say in these circumstances he has a great deal of control. In selecting final tracks for the album he and many superstars, how very little control of the outcome. Contract pending. My feeling is, since he’s writing in Europe, the material is going to be heavy on the dance side. He will be touring near the massively popular David Guetta, Gareth Emery, Martin and others. How many songs did he co-wrote for the last album, 2 or 3, right? We may see more.

* KBKS-FM Pub 20 Top 40 Seattle 19/RMG Clear Channel Communications 13 7/27/2010 3:12:00 PM

well its about frikken time my station added him…but I guess they are already playing him since its an auto add, but I never hear it

Actually, Adam had a written business plan going INTO his meeting with RCA. One of the executives talked about it being unusual for a new artist.

How many songs did he co-wrote for the last album, 2 or 3, right? We may see more.

For the regular version of the album he has co-write credits for Strut, Pick U Up, Broken Open and Aftermath. He also wrote Down the Rabbit Hole and Voodoo on the special edition.

Well one of the reasons I like Adam’s album so much is because it doesn’t sound like so much of the crap that’s out there. It’s fresh and exciting and different. I have no way of knowing but I like to think that a lot his fans are also attracted to him as an artist because he’s doing something fresh. I love his album and play it all the time but I also love the way he’s re-worked his songs for his concert. I like some of the concert versions better.

Just logging on for the first time tonight and so excited about this news. Great interview and here’s to hoping for some more rock sounds like he does live. Just think, we get to go through discovering Adam’s new songs and creating new videos all over again. Looking forward to it.

Just want to amend my comment about Fever not having a shot — maybe it does. It is on Hit Predictor. So maybe there is hope for it yet! I think this is potentially the biggest track on the album so I hope they decide to release it.