Written by Susie Salva
Superstar Adam Lambert releases his incredible amazing electric “The Glam Nation Live” a CD/DVD on 19 Recordings/RCA Records. Lambert’s first DVD debuted at #1 on SoundScan’s Top Music Videos chart selling 17k units in its first week. This makes it the best debut of any release on the Music Video charts thus far in 2011. Lambert pairs up his insane vocal range incorporating his rock bent, stupendous energy, emotional ballads and command of the stage with the backing of amazing band and incredible dance troop.
Shot in Indianapolis at Indiana at Clowes Hall on August 31st, 2010 and directed by Doug Spangenberg, the CD/DVD features 12 tracks plus bonus cut and includes some of Lambert’s most beloved performances such as, “Ring of Fire,” “If I Had You,” and the Grammy nominated, “Whataya Want From Me.” Mixing his flamboyant persona with his staggering vocal prowess Lambert showcases his live performance with panache.
Adam’s performance is flawless on this production begging to be sung along with. The concert footage commands attention from his adoring fans and those just beginning to experience him for the first time. Watching the DVD is the culmination of his incredible showmanship derived from his experience in musical theater stages, the elaborate costumes, the dancers, his interaction with the audience acting as the fifth member to his group and the non-stop momentum. Lambert acts like a seasoned pro even though he is a new artist on his first head-ling tour off his first album.
This CD/DVD captures his brilliant artistry proving his Superstar status. Lambert’s debut album, “For Your Entertainment,”(19 Entertainment/RCA Records) has sold over 1 million copies worldwide since making its debut at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in November 2009. He is the first American Idol to ever tour the world in support of their debut album in the year following their Idol season. Lambert’s hit single, “Whataya Want From Me,” written by Pink and Max Martin, became his first #1 hit on the Billboard charts topping the Hot Singles Sales survey as well as Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.
Lambert’s performances on Season 8 of “American Idol,” are already legendary, his live collaborations with Queen and KISS were a highlight of his season and his stunning performances of songs including, “Mad World,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Ring Of Fire,” and “Whole Lotta Love,” are still widely regarded as some of the most captivating moments on Idol history.
For information on the Glam Nation Tour dates, go HERE.
