Review: Adam Lambert — Velvet
In a time when people across the world are being told to stay home indefinitely in order to keep themselves and others safe, things can become tediously unstimulating after a while. Luckily for his fans and music lovers in general, Adam Lambert has woven together a sassy collection of songs that is bound to have us dancing on our couches with a hairbrush for a mic. For youngsters, it’s a tasteful, groovy line-up, while older, more experienced listeners will rediscover a familiar thrill with this pre-90s funk rock assortment, reminding them of the greats including Queen and Prince. Lambert’s fourth studio album is aptly titled “Velvet”. The pricy fabric symbolizes wealth and power and is unapologetic in its fierce, brilliant expression of bright tones. These qualities are strung to life track after track through Adam Lambert’s smooth, brazen vocals, bannered by an even bolder album cover.
The American Idol alumnus has steadily made a name for himself since his runner-up finish on the show back in 2009. His debut album, “For Your Entertainment”, released that year was certified Gold and the single “Whataya Want From Me” earned him a Grammy nomination. With an evolving sound, Lambert continues to satisfy and surprise his audience with untamed musical fusion and experimentation. “Velvet” succeeds in capturing the growth of Adam Lambert over what has been a decade of confident expression and helps…
