INROCK March 2012
Note: I’m not a native Japanese speaker and I don’t translate professionally. There are some phrases in Japanese that are beyond my ability to translate properly to English so some liberties had to be taken. I hope there aren't any major errors as my Japanese reading comprehension abilities are really rusty. /o\
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Adam Lambert Speaks on His Thoughts on His New Album
"Meeting my present boyfriend was an extremely powerful and important event"
On 11 January, at Adam Lambert's management office, we were able to have an early preview of six tracks off his upcoming album "Trespassing" (due 28 March). (Wit the exception of "Better Than I Know Myself", his first single due on 22 Feb, these songs were still in a rare, pre-mastered, rough mix state.) Although the single this time is a gorgeous and dramatic ballad, the songs of the other five songs were really quite varied. The album's title track "Trespassing" and "Kickin' In", written in collaboration with N.E.R.D's Pharrell Williams, are dance numbers with extremely funky bass and beats that make one want to get on their feet. In both songs, Adam's vocals are a little reminiscent of Michael Jackson and uplift the spirit. "Cuckoo", written with Bonnie Mckee (Katy Perry's "California Girls", "Teenage Dream"), is a really enjoyable dance pop song.
INROCK: In the latest press release, you said, "[Trespassing has been] an exciting journey through the past two years of my life. It's been a transformative period." Let's talk about events that have stood out to you in the past two years; what comes to mind?
Adam Lambert: I think it would have to be meeting my present boyfriend. That was an extremely powerful and important event. By building a relationship with him, my life has really changed. It's really enriched my life; it's inspired me and made me feel really good. It's really exciting. I've been seeking a relationship like this for the longest time. My boyfriend feels the same way too.
More to come after the issue goes on sale on Feb 15