Adam Lambert released his fourth studio album, "Velvet" earlier this week, March 20, five years after his previous album,"The Original High." The American Idol alumnus describes his new work as his most "authentic" work, also his most "queer," describing the project as allowing him to "feel truly free more than ever before," according to a Metro UK exclusive.
As part of the promotion of his new album, Lambert took over Instagram to have a session with fans and answer their questions about his fresh music. In an Instagram live on iHeartRadio's channel, Friday, he explained the meaning behind each song on "Velvet," starting with the title track.
The 38-year-old singer explained that the song is about "the search for love." He pointed to the opening lines as the giveaway "I think it's time for a throwback. To remind me how to fall in love".
Also, Lambert thinks that the title is "a little play on words on the fashion victim concept." He said that it was a fictional fantasy where he makes suits for men, calling it a "sexy job."
Adam also revealed that he had worked together with the late American producer Busbee, or Michael James Ryan Busbee, for "Velvet." Busbee passed away last September 2019 after fighting Glioblastoma. The "Ghost Town" hitmaker then paid tribute to the late producer.
"I hate to bring us down, but I wanted to bring up the fact that I'm really lucky that I had the chance to work with him, and he was a lovely man and really talented, and left me with this beautiful bop."
In an earlier interview with Rolling Stone, Lambert describes his new album as "thirteen slinky numbers to catch a vibe to." The studio album also contains earlier released tracks such as "Superpower," "Overglow," "Feel Something," and "Roses."
Adam Lambert is set to promote "Velvet" with five shows at the Venetian Las Vegas, ahead of the European leg of his "The Velvet Tour." Unfortunately, these appearances have been rescheduled "in accordance with the state mandate."
The Indiana native was the runner-up in the eighth season of American Idol in 2009, immediately drawing followers with his "theatricality" as well as his varied performances. He covered Michael Jackson's "Black or White," Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" with a sitar accompaniment. During the Top 8, Lambert's rendition of Michael Andrews/Gary Jules' arrangement of the Tears for Fears original "Mad World" earned the extremely rare standing ovation from judge Simon Cowell. His loss against fellow contestant Kris Allen was described as one of the biggest upsets in Idol history.
In June of 2014, Lambert started tours with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor. The tour had 35 sets in North America, Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The success of their collaborative success prompted a second leg the following year, going across 11 countries and 26 dates. Guitarist Brian May commented on Lambert's vocals as having "sensitivity, depth, maturity, and awesome range."
