Jim Cantiello who has been one of the biggest supporters of Adam Lambert and his music online, shares his impressions after hearing the snippets of ‘For Your Entertainmnet’ that have leaked today on amazon.com.
Jim Cantiello on mtv.com:
“Music Again”
The album kicks off with what sounds like will be my favorite Adam Lambert song, penned by Justin Hawkins of the Darkness. It’s got “Bohemian Rhapsody” harmonies, an AC/DC-inspired guitar riff and boastful lyrics that have the “Idol” runner-up deservedly planting his freak flag into pop culture’s landscape. Welcome to the party, Adam. You came just in time. (…)
“For Your Entertainment”
The synths that pulsate throughout Adam’s single aren’t the only things throbbing. Lambert is hot and bothered and he’s ready to rough you up. With his music, of course. (…) It’s a straightforward single that doesn’t really display his glam rock influences (…) but nonetheless, it’s a super-smart radio-friendly choice for a kickoff single.
“Whataya Want From Me”
Pink and Max Martin wrote this mid-tempo rocker with a gorgeous hook. We know Kris Allen wrote a song about the pressure and frustrations of living up to the “Idol” crown (see “Let It Rain”). Lambert could very well be singing about a similar theme. ..
“Strut”
Ah, the infamous “Strut.” Fans have been buzzing about this song the longest, ever since a description appeared in Rolling Stone. Adam’s voice is backed by a chorus of mini-Lamberts as he sings about not wanting to be solo, which is then followed by a short guitar solo. Clever! …
“Soaked”
I’m thrilled that Adam Lambert got a leftover Muse track. When I spoke to him over the summer, Muse vocalist Matt Bellamy was on his mind. Little did we know that they would be working together. Lambert’s version sounds pretty similar to the Muse demo fans dug up recently, although for some reason when I hear Adam sing the soaring chorus, I’m reminded of “There Are Worse Things I Can Do” from “Grease.” Not necessarily a bad thing, friends! Rizzo for the win!
“Sure Fire Winners”
Here’s another song about doing it. The production recalls Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life,” but the lyrics have the swagger most hip-hop artists would kill for. (…) This snippet is also the most frustrating, given that it cuts off right after the lyric, “And all the girls in the club wanna know…” Wanna know what?! The meaning of life? What happened to the song “Suburban Decay”? What do they want to know?!!!!
“A Loaded Smile”
Adam Lambert and Linda Perry worked on this airy ballad together, which showcases the glittery rocker’s out-of-this-world falsetto. This could be a big hit with Robbie Williams fans (provided there are any of those in the United States in the first place).
“If I Had You”
Here’s where I start to worry. Generic Euro-disco + aggressive vocal production = album filler. Fingers crossed the remaining 3:18 make me change my mind. (They can’t all be zingers, can they?)
“Pick U Up”
Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo gave this song to Lambert because Weezer didn’t want to record it. I think this aching mid-tempo has the potential to be an acoustic show-stopper live….
“Fever”
After hearing Lady Gaga’s demo version of this song last week, I was hoping Lambert would retain the track’s ’70s Elton John vibe and inject it with a little bit of edge. Color me disappointed! …
“Sleepwalker”
This tune has Lambert stuck in a dysfunctional relationship. He wants to leave, but can’t because the sex is good. This might be the edgiest song Ryan Tedder has ever written, although there’s no mistaking that it’s a Ryan Tedder production. Booming drums? Check. A call and response chorus? Check. The vague feeling you’ve heard this song before? Check.
» “Aftermath”
This bombastic rocker has a feel-good message, as if Lambert is singing to the bullied kids in America. …
» “Broken Open”
I’m absolutely blown away by this snippet. “I don’t want you to go/ Don’t wanna see you back out in the cold,” Lambert sings as chilly bleeps and bloops drip on the track. …
Thanks so much Jim, some great thoughts !
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