‘American Idol’: Adam Lambert and the ’80s cover album debate
While we’ve already tackled one “American Idol” notes for the day, we wanted to make a special case for a story that is currently blowing up the internet as well as the Adam Lambert community: The idea of the singer creating some sort of ’80s cover album for his next disc.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, there is some discussion about having the former singing-show star, who has two commercially-successful discs under his belt already in “For Your Entertainment” and “Trespassing,” releasing his next disc as one containing covers of popular songs from the aforementioned decade. The label at RCA seems to be interested in the idea, after sales for his sophomore album were only around a fifth of what he had for his debut.
Do we imagine that Adam would rock a covers album and make the songs his own? Definitely, since he has already done so at a number of concerts over the past several months. However, there’s a difference between performing one at a concert, and having an album made up of them; and if you ask any Adam fan, they would all much prefer to hear more original music. “Trespassing” didn’t have the amount of label support, radio promotion, or tour backing in America that it deserved, and it’s a shame: It is one of our favorite pop albums period from last year, and we’re not the only publication that feels that way. Songs like “Cuckoo” and “Naked Love” could have been something more on the radio, if given the proper opportunity to do so.
At the end of the day, though, this decision is all up to Adam (who has been cagey on the subject recently, though he had previously denied it), and if he feels like he can rock a cover album, who are we to say no to that? What we’d just personally like to see if he goes down that route is maybe a dual release with covers along with original music, since we think that one fear the fanbase could have here is that this album would take away the time needed to create more original music down the road.
What is you take on this issue: Do you want to see Adam go a cover route for his next album? If you want to read some more news related to some other “American Idol” artists, our advice is to head over to the link here. (Or, check out some Adam-specific updates.)
Photo: RCA Press / Lee Cherry
Gordon
July 10, 2013 @ 7:50 am
Thanks Matt for a balanced article. Adam’s tour with Queen was so fantastic as was his recent concerts in Orlando and San Diego. Sorry for all the hate in the comments, but that apparently comes with fame and attention. Hope the new music–whatever it is–comes soon. Knowing Adam’s love for originality and current pop, I cannot see him doing covers…at least many of them.
Masha Oskina
July 9, 2013 @ 8:59 pm
In my opinion Adam needs to develop his own creativity, continues to do something new which will surprise world, because we already heard those songs. It`s not intresting. However I hope Glamberts will support his decision anyway
Chande happy Bert..
July 9, 2013 @ 8:47 pm
Not worried about Adam at all, what ever makes him Happy that’s what he
needs to do.TRUST Adam… When u have that much Talent Likability and Looks in 1 person…NO BRAINIER!!! and Oh Yea..”Queen” (Rock Legends) happen to Agree with ME!! It’s all GOOD!! :))
Stella Centurion
July 9, 2013 @ 12:01 pm
I loved his shows with Queen and all the songs he sang in Idol, so why not music of the 80s? He´s an awesome singer. Whatever makes him feel happy and comfortable will be ok. We, his fans, love him anyway.
ModestYChild
July 9, 2013 @ 11:52 am
Adam does cover songs so well but I would like him to release an album of original music. To satisfy those who love music of the 80’s, he could simply add them to his playlist at concerts. It’s critical for Adam to expand his fanbase internationally and doing covers is not the way to do it. Originality is the key to success & with FYE, he already proved he can blend different genres & come up with something totally refreshing & ear-worming. You’re right to state that Adam’s sophomore album was not well promoted in the US via radio play and concert-based. It so deserves recognition for being a truly outstanding pop album. In spite of everything, it just proves that Adam is extremely talented as far as putting fresh music out there. I’m excited to hear what he’ll come up next!
e@n
July 9, 2013 @ 7:58 am
This surprised me as I always thought Adam preferred to do his own music although I’ve loved all his covers (usually over the originals) and his stint with Queen was magical. I say let Adam Lambert do whatever rocks his boat and he better have the support from his label 100% as they seem to suck at promoting him in US. Globally we love Adam and I just want to hear him saaang :-)
Glambert MirLeeLau
July 9, 2013 @ 6:27 am
I don’t know how to I would feel about an ENTIRE Album of covers by Adam. I mean, granted, there are a songs I would love to see/hear Adam Cover, but I think I like it better when Adam sings songs the he wrote or co-wrote work well for him. I feel like it fits better if he had something to do with the song. (Also, granted, some of my favorite Adam song’s he may not have written, but the people who did write them chose to let Adam sing them because they fit him perfectly and then they became singles. What’s not to like when a song totally fits a person like that?) It doesn’t seem like something Adam would do. Maybe he could do a couple covers as bonus tracks? Maybe?
Flamingo Lady
July 9, 2013 @ 5:57 am
As one of a legion of older fans, I’ve been kinda waiting for him to do all the rock albums he wants and then do a Broadway album with songs from Wicked, Superstar, Brigadoon, etc. Songs that showcase his amazing voice, pure and simple. I’m hoping it will happen someday. In the meantime, i’ll buy any album he releases!
cathy m
July 9, 2013 @ 4:51 am
I will wait and see the rest of this jazz is just noise, Adam knows what is best for him.
jayne
July 9, 2013 @ 4:14 am
Maybe if he gets together with Slash and pounds out some Guns N’ Roses. Or goes hair metal down.
Susie Hackel
July 9, 2013 @ 4:08 am
I just wrote the best response, but lost it all when I had to register. Oh well, let me see if I can capture it. I want nothing more than Adam to be successful, but I’m torn on this issue. I really want NEW music. I need NEW music. I’m afraid that covers would not be played on the radio and also it would open Adam up for criticism as people start playing the “comparing” game – who’s better, etc? I crave new music like anthems that make you jump up and down at concerts in a state of euphoria like If I Had You and Never Close Your Eyes, or ballads that make you sob because of their pathos and beauty, like Soaked and Underneath, and bad-ass dance music that makes you get down and funky like Fever and Kickin’ In. Or better yet, songs which are pure genius – like Runnin’ which is stupid record company really messed up, as they had no idea how his fan base loved that song. How about a compromise? An album in the style of the 80’s glam rock which includes some great interpretations of covers. Since Adam is a performing artist par none, the album would need to be created with a tour, or concerts, in mind. I’m not sure people would want to hear a bunch of songs they already know. Sort of like watching a remake of a classic film where you don’t like to alter the original. For instance, I would hate to see a remake of Gone With The Wind. However, if Adam could really create a new sound – like he did with Whole Lotta Love, and make it totally his own, then maybe he’d have a chance. Bottom line, I want him to be happy and successful.
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 4:27 pm
Seriously though, IF he did do any covers, he’d have no choice but to make them HIS. That’s who Adam IS. A true vocal “artist” in every sense of the word. In the words of Roger Taylor and Brian May “unparallelled” and “one in a hundred million”
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 3:29 am
If he is gonna do a cover album, I would love him to do it with the original artists of the songs he’ll cover. Otherwise, just to cover the songs; I don’t think it’s a great idea. But I’ll support Adam no matter what it takes. I would love him to cover Stay with Rihanna, Shout or Mad World with Tears for Fears. Queen covers with Queen, Whole Lotta of Love with Led Zipplen, David Bowie songs with him and Nile Rodgers, and other ones that he would love to cover but to collaborate with original artists.
carly
July 9, 2013 @ 3:23 am
My take on this is that Adam and RCA have serious differences and probably have for awhile. We didn’t need to be told by a representative (and when Shirley Halperin quotes a label representative I believe that person to be a reliable source) that RCA did not work this record. Personally, I do not believe it’s because they didn’t “like” it. I think it was fallout from a series of decisions, as there were many changes Adam made during era 2. My take is that if a label just decides to not work a record that you as an artist have told the world (through interviews etc) represents your heart and soul — that the artist should consider changing labels as soon as that’s feasible. RCA is not a label known for artist development and they did a tremendous disservice to Adam and to Trespassing in the way they’ve handled every aspect of this album – from the release fiasco, to single pics, to just plain dropping it. – Let’s also remember Sony’s financial issues/conflicts. The business pages have long been filled with the ifs whys and whens of RCA considering/being advised to sell off divisions like its recording arm. I don’t care if Adam does a cover album if that’s what he wants; but THR seems to leave plenty of room for interpretation on that score. I know he’d follow up with whatever music he wants to do — and there will surely be another label for him.
Chrissy
July 9, 2013 @ 3:13 am
Hahaha, who is this Terri wacko. Gurl, you are pitiful. You are either a fan of Kris Allen or Clay Aiken – my hunch, you are a Kris Allen fan.
Sueblue
July 9, 2013 @ 5:40 am
I just got on here and skimmed really quick. Read a couple of Terri’s post and new immediately that she was as Clay (flop) Aiken fan. STFU Terri with an i. Obviously crazy, obviously an Aiken fan and obviously psychotic.
My opinion on Adam’s music, would be that he should not do any covers. Adam is a great songwriter as evidenced by Trespassing and he has the best voice anywhere and is a great entertainer. He needs to release an album of originals, BUT his label needs to support him and promote him. If they had done that with Trespassing, that CD would’ve sold a ton.
DurbinRocks
July 9, 2013 @ 5:51 am
If any cd gets label support and proper promotion it will sell a ton. Adam isn’t special or more deserving.
Janet
July 9, 2013 @ 8:14 am
Not necessarily. There are lots of CDs out there that got huge promo but went nowhere. And no-one mentioned anything about Adam being more deserving…. except you. :)
noskerdycat
July 9, 2013 @ 3:04 am
Past is past… let’s keep it there MOST of the time… sure a few golden oldies at concerts… but really… I would love to see what Adam does with HIS music, HIS vision while facing the future and embracing it.
BMoschetti
July 9, 2013 @ 1:53 am
Adam will make a good decision on this & the album will ROCK!!–not doubt about that!!
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 1:49 am
Matt you are so right about your opinion on Adam doing an 80s album But one correction re: Trespassing Album. His sophomore album sold 78K first wk and FYE sold 198K first week that’s about 39% of sales of FYE. It would have sold a lot more in US if radio would have played singles and RCA would have promoted it like they did their other artists. So won’t mention their names. However FYE has sold over 3M worldwide and TSP has gone Gold in several countries if not Platinum. Adam received a GOLD plaque for TSP in NZ I think when he was there last. The presenter said it’s close to Platinum at that time. It would be nice to know sales #s but RCA doesn’t always report to Nielsen in timely manner. RCA hasn’t really done him right but hopefully his next album will get the promo it needs. I will definitley support a 80s rock album by Adam with covers from that era especially if it includes Queen songs. When in London last year many diehard fans said they loved Adam w Queen but weren’t pop music lovers. So if this happens he’ll pick up many Rock music lovers worldwide. Adam has done many rock covers better than the original.
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 2:36 am
Matt is correct. Trespassing sold a total of 143 k. His first cd sold about 900k which is about 5 times more than the second cd. By the way, Platinum in New Zealand is a few thousand cds. I love how you try to make it sound like he’s not a flop.
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 3:32 am
How the hell do you know? Are you his financial advisor? Your numbers are all wrong. Hope you don’t work for Wall Street!
HKfan
July 9, 2013 @ 7:28 am
Actually according to the original article this info comes from, Trespassing has sold 185k in the US.
Whilst these numbers are much lower than his debut album, compared to many artists out there they are very good. According to a recent article out of the 10’s of thousands of albums released each year, only a very small number manage to sell over 100k units.
DianaKat
July 9, 2013 @ 1:28 am
I thought that both FYE and Trespassing were solid albums and was so disappointed radio didn’t support Trespassing. Adam is a uniquely talented performer who, in my and other’s opinions, deserves a lot more recognition than he’s gotten so far. He not only has an amazing voice and range, but also unlike others, does not use autotune or lipsync. His albums have a combination of thought provoking songs about life, and fun perky dance and sing-a-long tunes. What ever he chooses to do I’m just looking forward to more music from him – covers, new music, singing the phone book, I say Bring. It. On!
♥TheRealFoxVegas ♎ ♥
July 9, 2013 @ 1:24 am
Good article as always, Matt…it’s rare the career that is an overnight success, most singers who ‘make it’ work their asses off through a variety of productions for years before they are ‘stars.’ Adam’s done better than most, considering this is only his 4th year in the mainstream industry.
Given some solid backing from a label and a management company, and a helping hand up from the radio market, it would be interesting to see what he could do. Can anyone spell s.u.p.e.r.s.t.a.r?
What if this idea is exactly what it would take to blow his career wide open? What if? He’s a smart businessman and he’ll make smart decisions regarding his career path. I trust his judgment implicitly.
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 1:38 am
BEST reply so far! ^5! :)
writergal
July 9, 2013 @ 1:57 am
He’s a smart businessman? Really? Do you have examples? From where I sit all of his business decisions have resulted in disaster, starting with the AMAs. To be honest i don’t think he has any business sense whatsoever.
Oh, and if Adam wants to be a ‘superstar’ he’d better get busy. He’s over 30, and to the young under-25 demographic any superstar has to attract, he’s an old man. And he isn’t getting any younger either. He needs huge hits and he needs them NOW. An album of 1980s covers ain’t gonna cut it.
fineline
July 9, 2013 @ 2:05 am
perfect analysis from a cookie cutter mentality. Next
Lynnmarie51
July 9, 2013 @ 2:18 am
Another person who cannot let go of something that happened over 3 years ago. Considering his net worth is over 5 million, I would say he has excellent business sense. How about you?
Terry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:49 am
His net worth is a few boots and shirts plus a rented apartment in West Hollywood. If he was worth 5 million he’d have something to show for it. Never believe the internet sites like Celebrity Net Worth. They haven’t got a clue.
allie
July 9, 2013 @ 3:10 am
lol you know a lot about Adam for someone who doesn’t like him. ICU, troll ;)
Lynnmarie51
July 9, 2013 @ 3:11 am
But I should believe you, right? LMFAO In any event I have seen his net worth on multiple sites and some show it even higher. Not everyone feels a need to display their wealth.
Terry
July 9, 2013 @ 7:05 am
Oh you who has the same name as me. You’re talking out of your bottom. :) Please stop it. You are embarrassing all of us intelligent Terrys :D Thanks.
Terry
July 9, 2013 @ 7:03 am
I dispute your opinion that the AMA’s were a “disaster”. But in any case, what are your “other” examples of his bad business sense?? His decision to self-fund his own headlining tour worldwide immediately after Idol…. oh wait. That was a success… How about his decision to always be openly gay and true to himself….. hmmmm no, that resulted in all sorts of awards not to mention respect from all corners. Oooh I know! His decision to appear on Chinese television shows….in front of an audience of billions ooops… no another success. Wait I know… his decision to agree to tour with Queen! damn…. nope. Mega-success. Crikey. I hope you can do better than me.
writergal
July 9, 2013 @ 1:04 pm
1. The AMAS *were* a disaster. He lost half his American fanbase overnight. I know, some of them were in my office. They went from thinking he had an amazing voice and winning personality to calling him “weirdo”. Now maybe that’s harsh, but that’s perception for you. FYE was scrapped as the first single, he lost the high-visibility New Year’s Rockin’ Eve slot, and his album sales have been struggling in the U.S. ever since.
2. The Glam Nation Tour was a success, no argument there. But what about the Trespassing Tour? It never happened. Why?
3. Being openly gay, while laudable, has nothing to do with business. Certainly it hasn’t resulted in huge album sales in the U.S. Trespassing still hasn’t sold to date what FYE did in its first week. (and please don’t blame radio. This is the Internet age – there are lots of ways to hear music besides radio. And Adam went on Idol to sing his music, one of the most-watched shows in the country. TSP got publicity. It just didn’t catch on.)
4. Appearing overseas is probably the smartest thing Adam’s group has done (not sure how much he had to do with it, though). The Chinese love anything Western, and his audiences skew MUCH younger over there, so it makes sense for his management to ditch the idea of U.S. success and go for the Asian market.
5. The dates with Queen were pretty successful in the UK, but didn’t result in additional sales and didn’t even rate a mention in the U.S. Most Americans don’t even know the concerts happened.
At this point Adam’s best chance to have a music career is to move to Asia and court that fanbase. Who knows but he might become really successful over there, like David Hassellhoff is in Germany. Guess we’ll see.
Lynnmarie51
July 9, 2013 @ 1:14 pm
For someone who dislikes Adam, you sure spend a lot of your time thinking and writing about him. When I dislike something or someone I just stay away. LMAO If you think anything you say will change any Glambert’s mind, you couldn’t be more wrong. Consequently, you are merely wasting your time.
writergal
July 10, 2013 @ 5:12 pm
I like Adam fine – or, rather, I don’t DISlike him. I don’t think he’s a very smart businessman, however. Just wanted to clear that up.
Lynnmarie51
July 11, 2013 @ 1:45 pm
I think he has done quite well with what he has to work with. Reviews of “Trespassing” were awesome, yet he received little to no radio play. The supposed reason was people were not requesting it. However, I live near Chicago and one of the stations had a “vote your song” to the top every week night from 8p-12m. Trespassing and others were voted to the top within the first hour and sometimes even a second time. I believe the big wigs at the stations intentionally withheld his music for whatever reason. So excited that he will now be on Glee.
writergal
July 11, 2013 @ 4:15 pm
Ah, yes, that time-honored argument. “My favorite artist would be huge if he wasn’t being held back by THE MAN!” A true classic.
How about this for a counter-argument: Lambert got the same chance at success as everyone else (actually more, he sang his songs on American Idol, which gave him massive exposure). His album didn’t take off because it didn’t connect with the general public. Those ‘vote your song’ polls, and online polls, are meaningless because they’re spammed by the same small group of Glamberts who spam everything (the radio stations and websites say thanks for the hits, btw – they’re using you to raise their advertising rates, but of course you knew that already).
And now Lambert’s on Glee. Good for him, at least it’s steady work and he’ll get to sing. His acting is sub-par, however. I hope he gets an acting coach.
Lynnmarie51
July 12, 2013 @ 1:09 pm
You have no counter argument, only your tainted opinion. The fact remains that Adam was voted in each night and yet was not played during any other time when it is the management that dictates what will be played. You are aware of that I presume. If you think there is such a concentration of Glamberts in the Chicago area then why were their requests for his music outside of those voting hours ignored. It’s easy for them to say no one requested his music when there are no means to dispute that. What the voting allowed was a viewable format to see how your requested song moved up the list into the top spot….no denying that. Not only will he be on Glee but something is in the works for him to front Queen again. As far as his acting skills..he’s been performing in music theater since age 10. Despite the fact that the musical “The 10 Commandments” flopped, he was the only cast member to receive positive reviews. So thanks for sharing your opinion, but I think I’ll keep my own.
Queengwennie
July 9, 2013 @ 1:19 am
I’ll buy anything he chooses to record. I’d prefer a mixture of originals and covers (like he does at live shows) BUT I want him to do whatever makes him happy artistically.
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 1:23 am
Right ON! ;)
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 3:35 am
I’m with you on this 100%. Whatever makes him happy. That’s the most important thing.
Dakota
July 9, 2013 @ 1:04 am
I’d like Adam to do whatever makes him happy. Watching him on stage in San Diego laughing and spreading the joy, reinforced my opinion that he deserves every bit of success life has to offer.
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 1:12 am
We were also in San Diego, it was a great show with lots of energy for sure! I think the problem for some fans is their disappointment in the idea of a cover album because they MISTAKE this as a sign of bad things instead of it being what I believe will be a bridge between classic rock and today’s current music scene. It’s ALL GOOD! Yay! Haha! ;)
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 1:52 am
I agree with you Rose we fans tend to not see the whole picture. This 80s album could open new doors for him with ppl that love his voice but aren’t pop music fans. I see the glass half full if not 3/4 full. No matter what Adam does I’m there for him 150%.
Jacki
July 9, 2013 @ 7:12 am
Some form of rock music might be a bridge etc but a COVERS album is not. Classic rock fans will not be impressed if he just does a bunch of covers and neither will the pop music fans. BUT an album of original music based in the rock genre is a different story. He has the vocal chops & charisma to pull that off. In fact my favourite Adam live music is more rock style. Like his recent live arrangement of FYE – it’s not standard rock but it has that rock feel and it’s awesome!
Camille Pety
July 9, 2013 @ 1:01 am
Voted #1 International star in China, coupla billion folks there LOVE HIM. His original music is just that ORIGINAl, not all the auto-tuned mediocrity that’s played now. Hope he does his own music if that’s what he wants to do, I’m a glambert for life so…
writergal
July 10, 2013 @ 5:13 pm
So how come they didn’t buy his album? Geez, if even half of those ‘coupla billion’ folks had bought Trespassing, it would have sold a billion copies! Heck, if even a QUARTER of those people bought the album it would have boosted his worldwide total substantially. Why didn’t they buy the album if they love him so much? Do you know?
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 12:58 am
My take Matt? I will support ANYTHING a voice like Adam’s (and there really IS only ONE!) sings. That said, I adore classic rock. Adam is the ONLY ONE vocally skilled enough today to do justice to such classics as Sweet Child of Mine, Whole Lotta Love, anything by Queen (that says it all right there, imo!) etc. That said, of course I love his own music as well. One must work with what one has.It’s the oddest thing that the BEST thing going for Adam (amazing vocal ability!) can work like a double edged sword. His voice really IS “too good for pop”…I know I will catch Hell for saying this but what current pop artist (male, so leave Adele out of this, lol) can out-sing or even compare with him? Answer:NONE. Period. Pop music does not require such talent, unfortunately. It reminds me of “Tale of Two Cities” (the first line) “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” Would an album of classic rock covers sell well? HECK YEAH! He made a batch of new believers out of died-in-the-wool Queen fans after performing live with them but those same folks don’t like his pop.So they don’t purchase it. My own grandson is 22 and likes Adam’s voice but not the music. He loves rock. The same with my 13 year old granddaughter.To sum it up in the words of a 49 year old male fan of his, “Adam is the bridge between classic rock and today’s music” Enough said. Either way,I SUPPORT!
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 1:00 am
Who said it would be Classic Rock? Knowing RCA it will be sappy love songs.
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 1:07 am
Terri? What’s with the name Terry/Terri? LOL! You guys are so wrong, sorry! Will there be ANY love songs? I hope so. But ALL? Hahahaaa! You obviously have not been paying attention.He ROCKS solid. Now you can go away and stop the hating.You’ve shared your personal opinions on an artist you obviously don’t like and that’s your right. Now if you continue, you’re simply trolling. Easy as that.
Judy Lushman
July 9, 2013 @ 12:24 am
Don’t like to hear what RCA is thinking of doing. This is a bad idea. Adam needs to sing his own original music.Album could have some covers, but mostly Adam’s original songs.
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:12 am
Judy so you think you know what is best for Adam? You are not his mother or a rep of his label. I happen to think this is a great idea. Hopefully you will see it in a positive light. Remember it’s only a rumor right now.
Janet
July 9, 2013 @ 8:11 am
Good grief! Judy is entitled to her opinion no need to talk down to her. She’s not saying she’s an authority on Adam. Just stating her thoughts. Just like you saying “it’s a great idea”. is just YOUR opinion and it’s not necessarily the correct one. That’s what debate and sharing thoughts is all about. Please save your disdain for the resident multi-named troll. As it happens, I agree with Judy.
melliemom
July 9, 2013 @ 12:20 am
Adam Lambert’s Trespassing was #1 on Billboard 200, not only successful here but overseas. He is an International star.IMHO RCA tried to play it safe with the two singles they put out.,RCA should have been brave enough to make Adam’s own songs the singles,i.e. Shady,Trespassing,Cuckoo. Pharell wrote Trespassing with ADAM. I do believe he is at the top of the charts today. IMO,Adam’s second album is a great album& It should have gotten greater exposure. Radio plays would have helped. New works from ADAM IMHO
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 12:28 am
#1 on the BB200 with only 77k sold. It set a record as the lowest selling #1 of 2012. It only sold another 77 k in the next 14 months. This is called a massive FLOP.
Kerry Kolsch
July 9, 2013 @ 12:55 am
Do you know how many more albums were sold internationally? I know of a lot bigger “flops” among the American Idol alumni. That loser Kris Allen was playing to a venue of less than 200 people when Adam had at least 10,000 attending his Orlando concert last week. Anyone who can draw a diverse crowd like Adam did is not a “massive flop”.
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 12:57 am
Show me his international sales link.
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:00 am
Terri it seems you are relentless in putting Adam down. Most people who come here are his fans not haters. We have nothing to prove to you. Chill out please.
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 2:42 am
So the 500k internationally is just a made up Glambert lie. I knew it. If he can’t sell more than 150 thousand at home in the US then his overseas sales are going to be a lot less.
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 3:49 am
WTF is your business to know an artist’s numbers? None of your business. You’re a hater anyway. Why should we tell you anything?
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 3:52 am
You’re all liars. His 185k that you claim is still a flop album. His world wide sales were proportionately equal to a flop album everywhere.
Louise
July 9, 2013 @ 3:55 am
Seems like Terri with an “i” is on her own personal bitchhunt. Doesn’t matter; Adam’s vocals and stage performances are magical and it’ll take more than Terri with an “i” and an attitude to change that. Whatever type album Adam puts out, I’ll be buying it.
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 3:47 am
According to a TV program couple of months ago in Germany he sold over 5.7 Million of his records worldwide.
Adam Lambert' fans
July 12, 2013 @ 6:34 pm
His #Trespassing was released in Russia and was for the long time the best seller in online shops. So it is confirmed info. It was 43 weeks in TOP-20 in Belarus. But we were lack of good video to get better promo here in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. Thanks to Queen – Adam had promo here, not to RCA
nonnie
July 9, 2013 @ 1:57 am
“Trespassing” was NOT the lowest selling #1 of 2012.
Toby Mac’s “Eye on It” debuted at #1 with 69,000k. Issue date September 15.
John Mayer’s “Born and Raised” spent a 2nd at #1 with 65,000k. Issue date June 16.
Zac Brown Band’s “Uncaged” spent a 2nd at #1 with 48,000k. Issue date August 11.
Stan
July 9, 2013 @ 2:40 am
The second week at #1 is not the debut week. If you are telling the truth, which I doubt, coming in the second worst debut of 2012 is still damned embarrassing.
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 1:58 am
I think you may have your stats wrong Terri. It was 78K not 77K and your stats on albums sold to date are incorrect. TSP had already sold about 175K almost a yr ago. I’m I wrong or did you come to this site to put Adam down. Calling TSP a flop..my gosh that’s not fair.
Lynnmarie51
July 9, 2013 @ 2:33 am
As the article stated, “Trespassing” didn’t have the amount of label support, radio promotion, or tour backing in America that it deserved, and it’s a shame: It is one of our favorite pop albums period from last year, and we’re not the only publication that feels that way.”
barbls23
July 9, 2013 @ 3:28 am
Is this your way of compensating for an idol of yours that has gone nowhere! Sorry for you, but you ain’t getting what you so hope for. Adam is bigger than ever and his fans grow worldwide! Whatever he does his talent rules the day and he will always be successful! Yours on the other hand has faded out of the music world! Come to grips and face it and leave Adam alone. He is doing just fine!!
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 3:40 am
Adam is not bigger than ever. He is done and over. Typical horrible Adam Lambert fans hating on everyone. There is nothing uglier than a Glambert.
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 4:07 am
It looks like you are projecting yourself to hate Adam and his fans. If you don’t like Adam why do you follow every news about him to spill your venom. Go away and do something for your own favorite artist.
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 4:40 pm
Terri? You say “there is nothing uglier than a Glambert” but your own attitude of hate and intolerance give LIE to that statement. Actually, there is nothing uglier than a hating troll.Don’t go away mad. Just GO AWAY. Why expend so much negative energy on an artist you obviously abhor? Instead, go hang out around articles and blogs about one you DO like. Oh wait…your fave isn’t newsworthy, lol. OOPS! My bad.. hahahaaaaa.
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 3:42 am
Idiot, the album sold over 185K here in US and he promoted it heavily overseas. I’m sure he sold more than 500K of his album TSP all over the world. He didn’t sell well in US because of lack of promotion and support by RCA. Same thing they did to other Idols. It’s not his fault. BTW if you hate him why do you follow him. Go on and support the artists who are selling millions of their albums daily. According to you.
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 3:50 am
His songs either didn’t even get any radio spins or just a few and quickly dropped off the playlist. He could not have sold much overseas because he got no promotion. You all lie about his sales to prop him up but the truth is that he flopped at home and abroad.
Gabi
July 9, 2013 @ 6:39 am
Keep going! You can’t stay away from all things Adam Lambert, can you? I feel ya. He’s irresistible!
Janet
July 9, 2013 @ 7:08 am
Only called a massive flop by you (terry/terri etc) when it involves Adam Lambert. Otherwise it’s a great achievement. More so for an openly gay artist….. :) You really need to move past your obsession with putting Adam down. It’s not healthy. :D
melliemom
July 9, 2013 @ 12:55 pm
check your facts you’re wrong.. BTW why the negativity.HATE doesn’t belong here.. and what’s your point? It’s OK not to like an artist ,it just doesn’t seem OK to try to diss him.. Who are you and why are you on this site??
Terry
July 9, 2013 @ 12:12 am
His first cd didn’t even sell platinum and his second only about 175k total. These are not successful albums. RCA will wring out a few more dollars from the fans and then drop him.
Kerry Kolsch
July 9, 2013 @ 12:48 am
How do we know the first album is not Platinum? It is close if not over the million mark. Keep in mind the number only has to be 1 million distributed, not 1 million sold. Then you are forgetting international sales which are thousands more. The second album sold 185,000 in the US according to Soundscan. If you don’t know what you are talking about it is better to remain silent than to make a fool of yourself.
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 12:59 am
Calm the F down and face facts. Adam didn’t happen. You can’t make him happen.
fineline
July 9, 2013 @ 2:00 am
LOL and you can’t make him unhappen. Seriously, please get some help
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:08 am
Wow such jealousy. Your horns are showing.
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:07 am
Kerry I used to keep up with Adam’s sales until right b4 TSP was released. Fact: FYE 2M+ US Quadruple Platinum in Canada. FYE went Platinum in almost every country. This Terri is way off base.
Terry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:47 am
Check the RIAA database. He was never certified Platinum in the US.
Canada only requires 40k for platinum.
HKfan
July 9, 2013 @ 7:34 am
Records don’t automatically get gold or platinum status when a certain number is reached, record labels (so I understand) have to request and pay for official certification…..many albums and singles reach the number without official certification.
queenrosered
July 9, 2013 @ 1:02 am
Terry, seriously? You are CRAZY if you think Adam needs to concern himself with having a label, LOL! IF (and that’s a mighty huge IF!) RCA drops him, there will be other labels waiting, pen in hand! RCA is NOT the only name in the game! Adam is here to stay!
fineline
July 9, 2013 @ 1:58 am
umm yeah his first album did go platinum in the US, in Canada, in NewZealand,Australia second album went platinum in Canada, Germany, Finland. Unfortunately US radio did not play him, which is a tragedy. But Adam played with Queen to sold out venues and he fills stadiums where ever he goes, he won best international artist in Asia.
RCA promotion was poor, but if they drop him, so what? he is still a new artist and there are other labels that will snap him up. He has huge support in other quarters. So run along, you have said what you wanted, and obviously don’t like him, and that is ok, so why do you torture yourself so much with putting someone down…. are you trying to make yourself feel better…what is your purpose? you will never change his fans mind. You must like arguing and being mad, which says a lot about your sorry character.
Terry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:45 am
His first one only got certified Gold. Stop lying!
Jacki
July 9, 2013 @ 7:13 am
Not true. He has numerous platinum and gold certifications worldwide. At least do some research before you type your comments so you don’t look completely stupid.
fineline
July 30, 2013 @ 3:57 am
do your research , it went platinum, you look really silly accusing me of lying, but not surprising coming from you , now go away, your knowledge is sadly lacking
Sherry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:03 am
I’ve just about had enough of your incorrect stats. So go do some research I know his stats. He’s sold around 2M FYE albums in US which
is double Platinum. Quadruple Platinum in Canada and Platinum in almost every country in the world. Please stop spreading rumors.
Terry
July 9, 2013 @ 2:43 am
No he didn’t. He sold about 900 thousand of his first one and about one fifth of that on his second. No wonder the label dropped him.
Therealterry
July 9, 2013 @ 8:16 am
The label hasnt dropped him LMAO Calm down. Plus your stats are completely wrong. You just pull them out of your rear or something?
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 3:52 am
How the hell do you know about the numbers? Do you work for RCA or Adam? I doubt it. Cause the way you are putting down Adam there is no way you would be working for RCA or Adam. I think you a jobless troll. Go find a job or do something better in your life. Instead of spreading lies. This is a rumor anyway. Nothing is confirmed. He might end up doing covers with the original artists. How can we tell what’s going on behind the walls?
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 3:54 am
The numbers are available on Soundscan and USA Today Idol Chatter. Sorry your lies aren’t holding up.
AdenEsh
July 9, 2013 @ 4:11 am
you are projecting yourself and you are a liers. Since you aren’t a fan you don’t know anything. Go do something beneficial for your own sanity.
Terri
July 9, 2013 @ 4:12 am
Since I am not a fan I tell the truth.
Lynnmarie51
July 9, 2013 @ 1:10 pm
For someone who is not a fan, you sure spend a lot of time here. LMAO
NICKOLASACKLEY
July 8, 2013 @ 11:56 pm
Just release something! Anything! And soon! That’s my take.