Whoa!! Adam, you look sooo avant-garde, beautiful, slim and tall! Hey I love Runnin; keep listening to the snippet over and over. The crescendo and the ending blow-out, after running a lot, is spectacular. :) Lam-my
I think Perez Hilton will love this photo. It's a lot to talk about! I could start but prefer to shut my mouth!!!!! Anyway, hilarious photo.If Adam would be still popular like he was three years ago, this picture would make cover pages on all tabloids in grocery stores!HA HA HA
Trololololol...please keep your opinions to yourself..you are probably Perez Hilton's minion who just hates on everything Adam does. Anyway its an interesting choice considering all the other pics we have seen so far and it would appear the pics were taken in his house since the looks like the infinity pool. But that cover pic is so gorgeous, who will even look at the back :) May 15th come faster!!!!!!
daydreamin Yep, hit hit hit! Written all over it. Maybe Adam should sing this at the Olympics! First it was rowing across the Atlantic, now Runnin at the Olympics! LOL! :) Lam-my
YES! I really like the photo! It suits my taste very well. Stylish, Mysterious, artistic and CONFIDENT. I am an artist myself so this is actually growing on me even more, each time I see it and discover new things about it... ;)
Lammy, we're on the same team, Glamberts. Now any differences in points of views regarding the details of the whole main subject, being Adam, is merely a matter of different tastes which as you beautifully put at the end - The Magic of Adam Lambert - gathers us together despite all of them. So let's not use the term "disagreement" as it can divide us into separate groups which has no meaning in our Glamily. Opinions on looks, songs and etc are like the garnishes for a delicious cake. ITS THE CAKE WHICH WE ALL WANT TO DIG INTO! :D We have agreed vehemently on a much more important subject a very long time ago and that's Adam Lambert. :)
FYI, I read your comments almost all the time, love them and mostly find them completely similar to my opinions.
AND thank you for teaching me a beautiful word today, "vehemently".
Adam wore that hat after some event..not my favorite, but he seemed to like it..so I guess he wanted to incorporate it somehow on his album...the pic is kinda interesting..and it is only a picture..no where near as outlandlish as the FYE cover..btw..how do you know he has an infinity pool???? never read anything about that..(would love to be given a tour of his house!!!)
I love this picture, I agree with other comments it's mysterious and quiet beautiful, I love all Adam's photos for his album, but I'm sure it's better to change them up rather than having them all look the same so once again I love this one for being that little bit different.
Jax Artist...whoa! Well I have delved quite a bit in art; dabbled in oil painting, looove pottery because what I put in the kiln for firing and what comes out as the final product are two totally different things! The surprise one gets is pulsating. Also did some fabric printing, curtain material. The lecturer gave me quite good marks for them. LOL. Yea what you say about being on the same Lambert team absolutely makes sense. I too feel differing opinions are more enriching for the mind. You're very welcome about the new word. :) Lam-my
And still divisons in the camp. Time to support Adam and not nitpick his album backcover, which is classfully and mysteriously beautiful! Get this man to where he belongs, which is superstardom.
The picture reminds me of a paranormal legend called "The Hat Man'. The hat looks like a Gaucho and the long coat looks like a take off from coats worn in the 1800's but the whole look reminds me of dressy Gaucho.
Whatever Adam does, he will surprise us and do the unexpected. That backcover pic is dark and kind of alternative art-ish, just what Adam wanted it to be, I'm sure. It's the not "cute and pretty" pics we've been seeing. He gets us buzzing with a twitch of his finger.
Never boring, never complacent, never predictable ADAM! Lovin' it.
@anon 4.08am may 6 There have been several pictures Of Adams pool in his house, it has a wall dividing it into 2 parts so it looks like you can walk on water, there's a cute picture of Riff laying on the wall floating around, and that gorgeous photo of him in the denim shirt with the sparkling toes.
Magnificent!! Very artistic, deep, meaningful, intimate, where Adam invites us to cross the external image and know their inner world, connecting with your true essence! HH
Adam will never be boring! He'll always change things up and get us talking and debating and flailing. This pic is a great surprise for the back of the album. Makes you look and pay attention and think about it. Androgynous. Adam still likes to do that sometimes. I love his daring and gutsiness. It will be part of his amazing legacy.
trespassing on water, stepping gingerly into superstardom. it's too bad that most of the masses will miss the artistic messages in what Adam does. (not that I really know, but he does inspire conversation about it).
JMO ... WHO gives a large 'turkey dump' WHAT PH thinks or does?? ANYTHING that comes from that JERK is FORGETABLE so don't bother to invoke his name or initials here cuz they don't matter nor does he or his thoughts!!! TYVM BTW ... I agree with Lam-my ... this pic is very avant garde ... LAMBERT-esque to me ... ADAM is a GENIUS!!
For me this picture could also symbolize trespassing? Listening to this album is trespassing to Adam's life, and in the picture he (or someone, because you can't see his face!) is walking from or to somewhere. I love his pretty pictures, but I think this is symbolic pic in many ways. Good to have both sides in album cover :)
Sorry ... that comment was directed at .. Anon. May 5th 11:19PM ... guess I'm stuck in a May 15th time warp waiting for TRESPASSING to be released to the masses!! TEN MORE EXCRUCIATING DAYS!!!
tess4ADAM Adam is many many years ahead of his and our time. So we really need to switch on our thinking cap, turn it up, like he always loves to sing it. :) Lam-my
DRG The word, Androgynous...came to my mind too. :) Lam-my
I just can't believe he is standing the water in those EXPENSIVE Rick Owen boots!!!
Oh the back he is mysterious, his hat covers his face, you can't see who it is, what the person is feeling or thinking. Then flip it over and on the front he reveals himself and has let us in as he looks at us directly and honestly. It's the flip sides of being closed and mysterious vs. open and vulnerable.
So interesting to read everyone's comments about this back cover picture of Adam. It's definitely a conversation piece, and in Adam style, he wants us to think, go deeper into the meanings "Underneath". With Adam, there is always so much symbolism represented.
I have no art background whatsoever but I do know this is Art!
IMO: There he stands, his androgynous self, simply standing alone, for all eyes to see, bowing his head in deference, as we have all "Trespassed" into the real Adam.
Makes sense to me that this artistic expression would be on the back cover or at the end of our "Trespassing" journey.
Two differnt looks for the two halves of the albulm. The front half is strong, proud and rebellous while the back half is introspective and moody. I would think it matches the feel of the music.
Love the first picture for Adam's beautiful face. Love the second picture because it is artistic.
I just wish there's nothing for haters to nitpick with this Trespassing album cover like the effect of his FYE cover. But I'm disappointed here it is. My first reaction is SHOCK why looking like a girl? I was hoping he will gain back fans he lost and those who didn't buy his FYE because of the cover. The baby boomers understand the androgenous cover of David Bowie but not the now generation.
The front cover shows a sexy masculine Adam; which is the way we see him, outwardly. The back cover which we don't see, from the front, is his hidden effeminate side. The half-covered face also symbolises androgyny; that is we can't tell whether the person in the picture is male or female. But I know it's Adam. LOL! :) Lam-my
Adam will always be just who he is .... absolutely unique, interesting and honest to the deepest degree. Expressing our unique opinions is why this blog was created, a voice to what makes him so fascinating. I guess I don't really think about whether I like a look or not. I know it is a carefully crafted expression and therefore, being completely smitten and devoted, they are always beautiful and mesmerizing. Every look is like a piece of modern art that stops me dead in my tracks and makes me search the meaning. This photo triggered a memory of Adam saying, "can't men also be beautiful", mysterious and alluring? I think we will always see this tall, dark, handsome man with a glint of what makes women stunning. Sometimes it will be subtle and sometimes it will be in the forefront.
@Anon 8:54 AM If it's the "haters" who are going to nitpick over this picture on the backside of an album cover, then I assume they 1. Wouldn't be buying it anyway 2. Wouldn't have bothered to pick it up and turn it over so wouldn't see the picture anyway either. 3. Adam doesn't let haters make his decisions for him, although he DOES thank them for making him stronger. 4. If Adam based his choices for album art, or anything else, on what the haters will say, and do or not do, he would be letting them win. He doesn't do that. (And the front cover picture(s) is totally fabulous!!) 5. He has addressed that sort of issue previously on more than one occasion. It can best be summed up by two letters: FU (in response to the haters). 6. And lastly, hard-core haters are gonna hate, no matter WHAT he puts on the back (or front) of the album cover. Sadly...
Adam is an artist, not only with his music, but in his daily life. He loves art, fashion, he's "theatrical" and loves to tell a story with his music. This picture on the back of the album is helping to tell that story. He remains true to himself. I would suggest we stop worrying about what the "haters" and the ignorant, un-evolved denizens of the world will think about this picture and instead thank Adam for his commitment to his music, his fans, his art, and his vision for this album.
I respect the right for everyone to express an opinion of course, but I hope we can appreciate this picture for what it is, which is ultimately part of Adam's gift to us, this fabulous album, full of insights into Adam "underneath". Perhaps part of the symbolism of the back cover picture is the covered up and mysterious Adam Lambert: "Who is this man, this "Outsider", this "Trespasser", this "Non-conformist", REALLY? What's he like inside, heart and soul laid bare, without the make-up and glitz and glam??".. The music inside tells us who he is, what he feels, his life, and who he loves: "Adam Lambert Revealed: Underneath". Perhaps an alternate title to this album could have indeed been just that.
I don't see why that pic is at all effeminate (and so what if it is)- guys wear hats too, try to open open your minds to not having pre-set ideas of how men and women are supposed to look. For all the hand-wringing over wanting Adam to fit in with the masses and not create controversy, there is a equal amount of hand-wringing that he is not being risky enough. He just should please himself and do what he wants as there is no pleasing this diverse fandom.
@Coloforadam Beautifully stated!! Bravo..and I totally agree with everything you said! Perfect!
And yes, I can DEFINITELY DIG IT!! And I do! Adam is a handsome AND a beautiful man.
An aside: I work in dentistry. How does this have anything to do with this conversation you ask??? Well, it brings to mind when we're working on teeth in my office (as we do in dentistry : )) , my male boss goes to great lengths to be sure he says a tooth looks "handsome' when it's attached to a male mouth.. I almost always say "well it looks beautiful too!" because its a TOOTH and to my knowledge it has no gender! But the real point that I'm trying to make is that my male boss is very concerned that he not call anything male-connected "beautiful" because it is not a "masculine" word..at least in HIS mind... and he doesn't want to suggest that anything male is "beautiful" because in his mind it is a feminine pronoun when in the context of a person.. So ridiculous but that's the mentality in many circles.
For heaven's sake, are we sprouting psychoanalysts? Deep meanings abound. It's a picture of Adam in a coat and hat he likes. It is art-y but I don't think it was a good choice for this period in his career. Does that make me a hater? How ridiculous, Idon't believe anyone said they hated the photo, some just didn't like it much for the album. Does that make them ignorant and un-evolved haters? A bit of hysteria is floating around. Get a grip.
Some people think the Mona Lisa is a masterpiece. When I stood in front of it I thought it was dull and about as artistic as a photobooth snapshot. Just differing opinions not a reason for a tirade. WTF ?
Many interesting views and opinions on the back photo, which is what makes Adam so intriguing, never common or boring. Whether we like it or not is immaterial. What it evokes for me is a creature of another plane-- androgynous (as we all one time were), mysterious, alluring, and being on water in the dark, the image is the flip side of the other photo--the bright, colorful, and just born-from-the-waters (weren't we all from the water-filled womb). Adam bids us farewell for now--fade to black into the sea, as befits the true Aquarian that he is. In a way, the two photos are a reminder of the universal and marine elements of our origin. That he infuses his message with breath-taking artistry and provokes all this commotion is pure Adam. atm
This pic is quite MJ's style. Perhaps deliberately so. I like MJ's music a lot, but I also like Brit pop and I'd like Adam would be Robbie Williams' successor. I'd also like if he did some collaboration with David Guetta and Kelly Rowland in the future. It can't be impossible, since at least Kelly has shown interest in it. I'm impressed of the collaboration with Nile Rodgers. Can't wait to hear Shady.
The bowed head and the stance is the salute-like image of one who is saying, "Good-bye (God be with you, in short)". He has his hat on and the coat is buttoned, and the man (from the past, future, another era or planet?) is leaving us the same watery way he came. atm
Very happy about the Amazon numbers! They are growing quickly day by day and that's a good sign!
This reminds me of this particular clip when Adam wowed everyone with his presales for FYE on Amazon! http://devenlane.blogspot.com/2009/09/09-29-09-cnn-showbiz-tonight-adam.html
I remember watching this on CNN and jumping on and off the couch in excitement that a musical legend has arrived, wow... Still gives me goosebumps!
Wow! You're a maestro...! I get what you're saying about pottery, pulsating indeed.
Making music, Architecture, Gardening, Pottery and many other subjects share this quality. It's very odd the sensation it gives you when you grow a thing from scratch and turn it from the most simple things into masterpieces that you never knew they could become!
Adam is one of the rarest people who can do such thing with music and that's what makes him very powerful in that field I think.
JAK here.....This has been a fun thread to read.....My first and second impression of photo (replacing boots with sleek handmade shoes).....Definitely Italian. Spiffy Vatican priest or Sicilian hitman!
for crying out loud..it is just a picture..why all the analyizing??? and who the heck knows what, if any, symbolism Adam had in mind when he posed for it...talk about over-reacting to something..jeesh...let us just all enjoy the music and shut the hell up about the pic..
First of all, I see some direct language that I suspect came from my comment at 9:46 AM. If so, my comment about "the "haters and the ignorant, un-evolved denizens of the world" was directed to @Anon 8:54 AM 's CONCERN that the back cover picture would give Adam's true "haters" one more thing to "nit-pick about". I was NOT in any way, shape or form calling anyone here who doesn't like or is concerned about the picture "ignorant and un-evolved haters". Geez.. Give me a break... Please read my comment again, as well as @Anon 8:54 AM 's. I absolutely respect anyone's opinion regarding Adam's choice of clothing or picture. What I DO NOT respect is the Adam-bashing and the blatant disrespect that I see in the comment sections of articles about him. Those people who seek out the Adam Lambert articles specifically to say mean, hateful and often untrue things about him. THOSE are the "ignorant and un-evolved haters" to whom I referred..not to anyone with a differing opinion than mine about his outfit, or his reasons for presenting it on the album. Because in the whole scheme of things, it isn't that big a deal. The MUSIC inside IS the big deal and ADAM is the big deal...
And please, have some respect for those of us who have opinions about the possible symbolism behind his choices. We're having fun..Adam does the same sometimes. He is artistic and introspective. We each interpret art in our own way. I respect your interpretation of the Mona Lisa. Some of us see the surface of the art..the tip of the iceberg as it were..others see the layers underneath. There are also different interpretations of "tirade". Most tirades have some reasons behind them and are not necessarily a bad thing.. You're entitled to yours and I'm entitled to mine. ; )))
Yes, I'm disappointed with this back photo when I thought nothing could go wrong with this Trespassing cover as a lesson from the cover of FYE which scared some people not to buy it. I was planning to gift the FYE as X'mas gifts in 2009 but didn't make the multiple purchase anymore with the double whammy of the AMA fiasco and the FYE cover. I thought this sophomore album would be the right time to encourage again those who turned their backs or lukewarm after the fiasco by buying them as gifts. I'm really disappointed I can't do it again.
What's confusing about the photo is why the shapely contour of a waistline? It's not wearing a hat or why that hat nor looking down and not seeing the face. It's having a waistline! Is it the fault of air brushing? Because he looks so svelte here not at all as I know him.
Wow, who would have thought that the back photo cover of the album would evoke should discussions and comments. But then, anything that Adam Lambert does is ever uninteresting or boring. Whether you love the picture or hate, find it meaningful or ridiculous, think it is fashion or too theatrical, all that should really matter is the music inside. I am sure the picture of Adam on the front cover will get people interested to at least pick it up and look at it. Hopefully most have heard some of the snippets or the actual songs performed by Adam to want to buy the album for its music. This man is just so special,so unique in his approach to everything that he does and that's why I am a devoted fan since day one. He has opened open his heart and soul to us in the songs on this album and revealed so much about what has happened to him in his life with all the heartache, hatred, triumphs, and love he has encountered. Whaatever the symbolism in the picture(or not), I can't wait to get my copy of TRESPASSING and listen to it for hours.
@11:31AM Is it only the reason you don't want to buy few copies of Tresspassing just because back cover? I don't this photo also. But who cares. I never paid attention on CD back picutres. Whole design of this CD is amazing. Front picture is deff going to be the banner. But basic album has different photo on the cover.
Just think what a field day a college prof or teaching assistant would have analyzing the music and meaning of Adam Lambert in class. From all the comments on this blog site about the back cover, these would be great seminar sessions. The man evokes so many strong feeings in people and it would be interesting to discuss song lyrics and even this back cover...all that media stuff. Sign me up if this ever happens. They have studied Springsteen's lyrics and others, so why not Adam? On another note, I would love to see GLEE do an entire show perhaps next season of several of Adam's songs from TRESPASSING with Adam himself as a guest. I'd also like to see Adam as a guest host on Kelly Live one morning from NYC where he could also perform. I'm on a roll so I'd better stop before someone calls me obsessed or a fanatic. But then, maybe I am just a bit.
11:31, Don't you thnk your gift recipiets have evolved a little by now? Give them some credit. Maybe they're mature enough now to accept the music and not reject the whole CD because of a back cover photo. If they haven't, that's too bad. I'd talk up the quality fo the music to them and give it a try. Somtimes people will surprise you.
So much psycho-analyzing of the cover--if Adam is reading this he must be enjoying. I'm sure he's finding some inventive takes he never even thought about! At this point, about the only thing that has not yet been mentioned: a clever carry-through with the black/yellow color scheme.
11:31 Still afraid of gifting this one? What the heck do you think he's singing about through the entire album?
1:00 A seminar on Adam? Great idea! Adam finally ends up in college--and turns out that he's teaching others!
Note on the Mona Lisa: a very homely woman who experts recently have begun to believe is really a guy. Anyway, the beauty of the subject is not what has entranced scholars over the years. Among other things, it is the way the eyes of the subject seem to follow you all over the room, no matter where you are standing.
1:00 Yes, the whole Lambert experience is ideed a doctoral study of so may things. Everything from psychology to sociology to marketing strategy to musicology to anything else I can think of. I've said in the past here that there will be books written about Adam and his phenomenon. There are college courses on the Beatles. Someday, hmmm, Glambertology 101?
I love this blog but I also love to completely ignore the negative comments. Not give on bit of energy to them. Now, on to more important things. LOVE the photo of the coat and hat.
IDEA! HOW ABOUT WE DO A TRESPASSING GIFT DAY FOR ADAM. FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE ALREADY ORDERED THE ALBUM,ON THE DAY IT COMES OUT, WE ALL COMMIT TO ORDER AT LEAST ONE COPY FOR A FRIEND WHO HAS NEVER REALLY LISTENED TO ADAM. SO ADAM'S SALES BOOM AND ONE LUCKY FRIEND GETS TURNED ON TO THE MOST INCREDIBLE SINGER OF ALL TIME. WHAT DO YOU THINK? AND WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST TIME TO DO THIS TO MAKE HIS SALES SOAR?
I'm in.Also, I think it would be a great idea to order or to buy "basic" CD in the store.Cause nobody knows if they count pre-sold Deluxe CD. In the store you usually can find only "basic" version of album.
I love the picture - it is SO Adam. Adam once said he hates to see his Glamberts arguing about something that doesn't even exist. Well, here we are, doing it again. Forgive us, Adam.
OT - Adam had a Supermoon Pool Party at his house last night. Last chance to get together and celebrate with family and friends before his hectic May schedule kicks in. He's going to need a lot of disco naps this month.
Love this picture especially because it could be a man or a woman! Thank you, Adam, for your forward thinking on gender issues. And to those that wont buy a CD based on the back photo???? That's a new one for me. . . Adamluv
JAK here....I'd be willing to go along with the "gift day". Does anyone remember the link to send albums to the "Sister Soldier" program? I think that's what it was called. I sent several of FYE to our young women serving in Afghanistan and yet I've forgotten the address to do that.
Anyone remember....is that still an option....I know they'd like Trespassing.
what-deluxe preorders do not count toward album sales- is that correct? Madonna got a lot of flack that her first week sales were high due to album giveaways w/ concert tickets.
my very first reaction to the picture was a nod to Michael Jackson, king of pop.
not sure about Sister Soldiers but Amazon has a gifting program for Texas First (?not sure of the name but benefits LGBT youth) but I sent some there -- they wanted 500 trespassing and had about half that last week
I tried to pre-order Tresspassing and send it to 1in10 to Phoenix, AZ.However, amazon.com asked about phone number. Also, I have the address of Youth First in Texas. But can't make any orders without their phone numbers. Any ideas?
However we buy his album. What ever we do with that one (or more) extras, let's make May 15th a buy Adam's album day. He works so hard for us, let's add that extra little boost to his sales. I'll try wallmart here, or will order on his webs site or amazon. LET'S DO IT GLAMBERTS! I can think of a few people to send this album to.
If Deluxe Pre-Orders don't count towards sales, I'll go to Target or Barnes and Noble to buy the standard. I've ordered several of the Deluxe already. Sorry guys I won't be able to buy on May 15th specifically, I'm having surgery next week and will be in the hospital for a couple of days (shoulder surgery) and I won't be able to drive for several weeks :(
Whenever I'm able to use my arm/hand again to type I'll order extras online! I'll sure be with all of you in spirit though just waiting to see 'Trespassing' soar to the top of the charts. I hope my deluxe ships before I come home from the hospital 'cause I know listening to it will help me heal much faster LOL!
Disappointed. Not digging it at all. LOVE the front cover but was hoping it would be in the same vein. Sorry. Big fan of Adam's but not of the back cover. Will lessen sales realistically. They rejected FYE due to the cover. Not the best biz decision. But hopefully it will work out if people give his remarkable voice and music a chance. Love him so.
Anon 11:31 - you are saying that a picture of Adam on the BACK cover of the CD is so off-putting that you can't gift it to friends??? Good Grief! The picture on the front of the CD is fierce and most people would not really even take notice of the pic on the back. That's simply ridiculous. When I look at the back of the CD, I would be looking mostly at the listing of the songs - not the picture, necessarily. And certainly not to the point that I would be so 'offended' that I would turn off to the entire album because of it. I'm guessing you are just slightly toooo critical over something as minor as a picture on the BACK of the album. Face it, you are just not a fan of Adam and saying what you did, just to stir things up, proves it. So be it ...
OMG! If somebody doesn't want to buy the "Tresspassing" why we have to be informed? You don't like this back cover photo this is your problem. I don't care if you'll buy Tresspassing or not. Actually, I care.And I found the great name for these "fans"-shmucks! Please, stay away from this blog.
I just don't get it. I don't get why people think this picture will affect the sales of his album. It's definitely not as 'out there' as his FYE cover was. It's just a picture of someone in black, standing with their head down, wearing a hat. What's the big deal??
And glitzylady - I agree with all that you've said. Good job.
seeing the comments here makes me THRILLED Adam chose this pic for back cover. Mofo some of you peeps don't get it. if y'all can't gift it cuz of back cover pic, then maybe y'all better think about the level of humanity and understanding of the human condition these friends and families possess thenselves. one step forward... two steps backward... but good on 'ya Adam, back cover shot very you, you done yourself proud!
BEAUTIFUL and BRILLIANT photo .. Adam.. I always LOVE and ADMIRE your unique and artistic choice. Simply if you don't like the photo don't look at the back, just listen to the CD and enjoy .. anyway Adam's face is already in our heart.
I don't give A flip about the back photo..I just want to get the album,& the cover pic is great..Some of these comments are so rediculous..like it or not,I don't think the back pic will affect the album sales!!
I am thrilled that the time to have trespassing in my hands is near. I love both the front and back cover of this album and as everyone else has said its so Adam, I agree!
Man what a load sorry sh....t! what has the back cover got to do with anything its beautiful. God if thats all some of you guys have to complain about plz get a life. I can't understand some of you???? Why do you take everything so serious. I love it & matter of fact I couldn't care less if moby dick was on the back!!!!!
Man what a load sorry sh....t! what has the back cover got to do with anything its beautiful. God if thats all some of you guys have to complain about plz get a life. I can't understand some of you???? Why do you take everything so serious. I love it & matter of fact I couldn't care less if moby dick was on the back!!!!!
I saw the album cover poster in Target last week advertising the release date. I've already ordered the deluxe edition through Barnes and Noble, but I may have to go to Target or Walmart to buy a copy that morning and then listen to it on the way home in the car. I don't think I have been this excited about the release of any album since FYE and I can't remember any time before that it happened. I love the album cover, don't really care what is on the back although it is interesting; all that matters to me is what is inside...the music- from the most talented performer in the music business today. Adam certainly keeps us interested and commenting, doesn't he?
May 15th, will drive out and buy an extra copy, like you said, for the drive home and then a few for friends. Already have mine on order. That cd back side conversation is hilarious.
@anon 1:57 you are right, I will not buy the cd but will buy from iTunes. Adam should have learned a lesson from the past. Good luck Adam, I like you though.
@4:39 This is 11:31. I never said I find the back photo off-putting myself. I have ordered a few copies of Trespassing. As Ihave plans to gift those who stopped being fans because they were put off by the AMA fiasco and by his FYE cover, I won't be able to again for the same reasons. And what's ridiculous is your saying most people will not notice the back photo, not to these people who already have been put-off before. Also, I never said the back photo will lessen album sales. I only said I will not be able to buy more for those people concerned I was supposed to be gifting. I am not critical because I love Adam soo much but only concerned for those who will be critical as I have explained. What I did before with the FYE albums I have given away (different people than those who have been put off)was exchanged the cover with the FYE single, photocopied it and putting it in place. That's how much I love Adam and how much I want his music heard by others who are not fans. You yourself will not be offended because you are a fan but try to put yourself in the shoes of someone who was a fan but was offended by AMA and those who didn't buy FYE because of the cover. I know several and they are the ones I am trying to win back. Understand my previous post well before you judge.
@DRG My post above explains it.
@12:57 I did not say I am not buying for I already pre-ordered several. What I said is I am not able to be gifting the people as I have explained above.
Jax Thank you very much for such a high compliment!! But definitely not a maestro...you are very kind though. Hey, looks like we may have much common ground to tread upon. Much looking forward to it. :) Lam-my
Adam is a musical genius. Wanted others to give him a chance. Back cover not my fav image but glad it is on the back. Wish it wasn't on it at all because men will not want to buy it, in my opinion. Someone should have talked him out of it so the sales will be bigger. I love 95% of his decisions but this isn't one of them. I am being real just like he would want. You can still be a megafan but not agree or like everything. This frankly was upsetting because I thought the lessons of FYE were learned. We will see I guess.
Seriously, argument over this gorgeous back cover!? I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this album back cover and frankly I don't see anything wrong with it at all. It's like right out of movie scene. JUST BEAUTIFUL!
This is crazy for the few that think this BACK photo is offending or will ruin his sales? What is wrong with it? I think it's awesome! Geez it's not like he standing in that water naked (wish he was lol)
GLAMBERTS, GLAMBERTS, GLAMBERTS! Let's all put our hands up and FLAIL and JUMP, JUMP, JUMP! TRESPASSING album will be upon us before we know it! Ignore all the negatives and let's stay positive. Adam thanked us for having his back.
I love the idea of one of the comments to gift it to our friends. Let's do it on 5/15! Let's post links of album purchase on all the facebook pages of radios stations that Adam visited back in March. Let's make this album no. 1 on charts. I know we can do it cause we are Glamberts and we love our Rock God, Adam Lambert.
Well, how about people won't play Fever, a high favourite of mine, due to a pronoun. Now, that really stumped me! But I think this stylish back cover Adam picture may not be in the same situation as the pronoun; because a large number now understands Adam slightly better. At the beginning, he came across a bit strong and too early; Adam too realised that. Now at least people don't feel so threatened; deducing from his kind, charitable, magnanimous, open-minded demeanour, that he is not antagonistic. Rather, just wanting to be himself, as simple as that; and expressing his art form the way he feels most passionately; in fact that is what art is all about. Lam-my
Isn't the coat he's wearing in this picture the same awesome coat he wore for the EMAs with Queen?? I think it is, only this time it's closed in the front. My oh my, who could have a problem with that?!!
Love this picture. As his brother said Adam is an alien from planet fierce. Paula Abdul said he dares to dance to the path of greatness. He thanked the universe for sending him on this great journey. "Turn it up and let the liberation burn!"
I've stayed out of this discussion so far, but what the heck.... I have never not brought a cd because of the cover, and I find it unbelieveable that some people are that shallow that they would do that. Its just a photo for f**ks sake, everythings covered, there's no nudity, no obscene gestures, no guns, no swearing....what on earth is there to be offended about???? And to ever it was who said that they can no longer 'gift' the album because of the photo, then I'm sorry, but that really doesn't say a lot for your friends. If they are going to freak out over a simple photo like this, then they are never going to listen to Adam even if he's on the cover with wings and a halo....
also just wanted to say that the back of the cd was actually posted on line a few weeks ago, (a store advert with both the front and back of the cd) so its been out there, and doesn't seem to have stopped people ordering it so far.
I just came from Amazon.com & like @HK fan said ... the album cover pics ... back & front ... are already in place waiting for the release date PLUS all 15 snippets are available for our listening PLEASURE ...
TRESPASSING (Deluxe Version) + digital booklet in the mp3 album download section ...
Album trax ... not online versions ... Go listen & Enjoy ... ADAM's voice is so pure & crisp & fierce & sexy ... let the snips take you away while you're waiting for May 15th ... Love 'n Light
The rumors about Trespassing being leaked are true..It was streamed by Sony Malaysia... Interesting...Adam came on twitter and seemed surprised: not sure how much he knew or didn't know..and he didn't say anything more other than
Adam Lambert @adamlambert Oooh folks are hearing the album?!
...so hmmm...There are rumors that other Sony branches will be streaming as well. The album will be released in just a few days in some countries..and many in Canada have already received their orders..so it was just a matter of time before the songs started showing up. That day has arrived...
Adam really needs this album to sell well and it should because it is soooo good. Music pirating is such a big problem for record labels now..as well as the artists so please buy the album.
I will also admit that I caved and listened to the whole thing (more than once...)..all 15 GORGEOUS AND AMAZING AND SEXXXXYY tracks..and if you think the snippets are good...(which they ARE..) the full songs are beyond beyond beyond: lots of surprises (OMG! Adam's VOCALS!!!! Just so GOOD!)......I seriously believe Adam has delivered his "baby" to us and it is a complete MASTERPIECE..We suspected it before..I can say with great certainty that this album is going to be nominated for multiple Grammy's..Every song is single worthy: TRULY...And Adam's voice is highlighted in sooo many of the tracks..Gorgeous. And the upbeat dance-y tracks are equally fabulous.. The snippets leave out so much...
I can't comment on the individual songs really..WAAAYY past my bedtime, and I have to work tomorrow (today??!) but I will say that "RUNNIN" is a real fav now..love his sexy lower range.. .."Underneath" is gorgeous and raw, "Shady" is really really cool, "Kickin In" and "Pop That Lock" are super dance tunes... and almost everything is SEXY in some way or another...And every single one could be a single...I have no idea how they will decide on the next single...."Nirvana" is..nirvana...
Off to bed...too much flail today!! But just WOW!! Hurray up May 15th!!
Positivity is what's needed now. People complained about the original 'FYE' album cover, which was awesome! Heaven's above don't whinge about 'Trespassing. This is Adam living his dream, the makings of an international superstar who is going to storm the world in barely a few days! Support is what Adam needs right now, and requests worldwide to ensure everyone on this planet has the opportunity to be exposed to the magical genius wonderment vocals of Adam Lambert! This has 'been a long time comin' and there's no time to loose.
Australian Glamberts, wherever you are.. remember to request 'NCOE' asap and keep requesting every day. 2DAYFM Sydney are ready to increase airplay. Please call them from wherever you are in OZ. They love ADAM! Remember..more requests...ensure more ADAM on OZ airplay! Just remember the days of the Palais, Enmore and Tivoli and that will give you inspiration!
If your friends get offended by this TP back cover picture, tell them to take couple of upper division college courses about Art and pay a visit to bunch of Art museums in New York and L.A. area.
Really???? Offended???? I still don't understand, why???
I like the back cover .To me it protraits the light and dark side of Adam. That he is always taking about. The beam of light is the light, and the dark is him looking down in a deep thought. Who ever took this picture, I asume it was Lee Cherry, had a vision when taking this. Nice job.
The back cover?? Its great..The entire album, Deluxe Album??? PHENOMENAL!!!!!! If you let ANYTHING stop you from gifting this album to as many people as you can, you are missing a huge opportunity to give your friends and family a real treat...and are depriving them of some amazing music..And depriving Adam of sure-bet new fans. Bite the bullet and do it!! Adam has nothing to be ashamed of on the outside of this album or inside the album. It is a masterpiece...period!!!
For those people, family, friends, that would not buy Adam's CD because of the picture on the back cover;...Far, we could go so far, With our minds wide open, open..Tears all fall the same, We all feel the rain, We can't change....
Some of us might have delved too much on the androgyny aspect and probably side-tracked. Now that I look more closely at the back cover picture of Adam, it dawned on me that it might have been his theatre background that inspired this very respectable pose. He is simply taking his final bow to the worldwide fans whom he reiterated that without them his Trespassing album would not have been possible. As a veteran stage actor he always took his final bow after a show and even at the GNT. He is actually standing at attention, hands by his sides and feet together. And his head bowed low, an acknowlegement of gratification with humility. I like this interpretation better than my first one; so touching to me. :) Lam-my
Well true to form Adam gets everyone buzzing! What a lot of crapola over the back cover! Go figure how ridiculous these comments are! Were these people fans in the first place, because they certainly don't know the Adam I do, that's for sure! This will ensure I buy even more now and gift to everyone I can!
Lam-my, Love your "final bow" theory. It's a perfect interpretatin that makes real sense and certainly sounds like Adam. It's like Elvis saying, "Thank you, thank you very much." Adam, you're a genius.
BTW, love Rihanna for pushing TV boundaries. Did you see her tapping her p.....y several times during her performance on SNL. The TODAY SHOW even showed the excerpt during daytime (11:15 AM) and there was no uproar, nobody offended by it. I'm just still flabbergasted by the double standard that Adam experienced a few years back. Actually, MAYBE it's BECAUSE of Adam's daring that performers on TV are now able to push their artistry to newer limits. THX ADAM!!!
@11:19.. Of course, it's alright if Rihanna does this, who runs corporate America, straight men, so they have no problem with what sexy women do on TV..sexy men pushing the limit on the other hand is not tolerated, especially a sexy gay man..
I stood and stared at my bookcase filled with cds and hard as I tried could not remember what the back cover of any of them looked like! Who cares anyway? List of songs is all I'm interested in.
This group can surely talk a subject to death. 156 comments above mine. Can we just kill the subject now?
I don't like it at all......he looks like a woman. But i do LOVE the front cover........i hope he doesn't receive a lot of flack about the back........
Any of you here ever listened to Bob Dylan's song called "Man In The Black Coat"?? If you listen to lyrics of this song very carefully, it may help some of you figure out what is Adam's message by wearing a long black coat while standing in the water.
DRG Thank you for seeing eye to eye; strangely, we seem to agree in a lot of things regarding Adam; even about the "pure lust" comment you made! :) Lam-my
@DRG Yes, only Adam can do it! My husband looked at this back cover photo few minutes ago. He told me that Adam lost some weight. My husband recognised Adam immediately. And he said that like this picture. I never was impressed by this photo. @donnaw Don't you know that man clothing is becoming more sofisticated? Didn't you see that boys don't wear baggy pants and ugly t-shirts? The pants they wear now are very tight. Most of the medium size boys wear small size shirts, sweaters, or coats.
Yes.....and i love it when men wear form fitting clothing.......more of a European cut. I just don't like this picture of Adam....what can i say? I don't like the way his face is down with the hat brim covering his beautiful face and i don't like the padded shoulders and the way his waist curves in....... What can i say? I love, love, love the front and i guess that's what i'll look at!!
This standing-at-attention posture also reminds me of a sign of respect; like when someone stands in front of an authority. So he is saluting his fans all around the world with love and humility. The head down may be to invoke mystique and keeps people wondering. The water bit is probably to denote his aquarius sign and that water is the source of life; most importantly to remind us about people who don't even have a drop to drink! Adam, you are exactly that picture. :) Lam-my
The head down position can also mean he is now able to look in at himself and understand who he really is and this is the most difficult part for anyone, not just for Adam. :) Lam-my
I suggest to just cover with black permanent marker the gaps on both waistline to erase the projection of a feminine figure. That's what I will do to gift those who may be critical of Adam in the first place because of his previous FYE cover. Good luck. I just want to help the sales of Trespassing and not be discouraged, that's the solution. Let's do everything we can to make this #1.
@3:01PM Thanks for posting that youtube video of Bob Dylan song 'The Man In The Long Black Coat'. This picture of Adam probably is a homage to that song. This picture so much tells a story reminiscent of this song. I love this picture and I don't see anything wrong with it. If someone will judge the album because of this picture then maybe Adam isn't for them. They probably won't understand his music. If you want to gift Trespassing then give it to this organization. They want 1000 of TP album. So far they received almost 500 from fans and they need another 500 to reach their goal. Gift TP album here:
I agree......this CD HAS to become #1..........to prove to all those naysayers that Adam has more talent in one little finger than everyone else out there.
@8:00PM If you want to share Adam's music only without his picture then download TP from iTunes and burn it on CD for your friends. This way you help TP on the charts and make your friends happy. I guess!
This is so weird to me that some people are offended by this picture. I just don't get it at all. I wonder what European fans think about this picture. Are the European fans are offended by this picture, too? Totally weird to me why some are critical of this picture!? SORRY, I DON'T GET IT!
The covered face can also mean anonymity, to be just an ordinary person like one of us in the crowd. But some fans are exalting him to a god-like stature. Also the minute he steps out of his car, the whole world is set ablaze. All his every move or even a single word is blown sky-high; but as he always says, it comes with the territory and yes, his outstanding talent. Don't forget, it was just 3 years ago, he could run around town like nobody's business. He's very happy though with his present disposition. :) Lam-my
I'm not offended by his picture.......not at all!! I've just seen more flattering images of him. But if he likes it, its his choice! Actually, its whats on the CD that matters.......and i can't wait to hear the entire thing!
Waist line . . give me a break . . .body builders have a very small waist . . do you pick on them . . some people are so jealous . . I don't need photos . of any kind . . just want to hear that VOICE!!!
I don't get all the hoo haa nonsense about this photo. It's a really pathetic attitude about a truly gorgeous photo. Maybe those complaining are trolls pretending to be fans of Adam because there is nothing offensive about this photo whatsoever. I am so looking forward to having Adam's 2nd album in my hands, not only to immerse myself in the fabulous music but also to gaze at the art on both the front and back cover and maybe there's even more beautiful art to enjoy within the cover. It will be oh such a glorious day when this album is released.
@anon 8.21pm may7th I'm European, and I'm not in the least bit offended by the picture....I can't imagine anyone that would be, some may not 'like it', but be offended.......of what exactly?
Anonymous 3:33 you're the one who is really pathetic. Where do you get off telling me that i'm a troll pretending to be an Adam fan? Do you know me? NO... You have absolutely NO idea how obsessed i am with Adam......give me a freaking break. I NEVER said there was anything offensive about this photo.....i just don't particularly like it. Just because i don't like this picture doesn't mean i'm not a faithful fan.....there's things my kids and husband do that i don't like......it doesn't mean i don't love them...... If you're such an incredible fan why the hell don't you sign your name to your post? Why are you "Anonymous"?? Maybe YOU'RE a troll.......
7:23 Knowing Adam's work ethic, a lot of thought and depth would have gone into the presentation of his very important Trespassing CD; whether it be the front or back cover. It's sold to several millions of people around the world. You seriously think he had taken it so lightly and frivolously? Being a perfectionist, he would have given more than 100% thought into the making and presentation of his CD. After all, he worked his butt off on the music so why would he not finish it off with a bang. The covers are quite significant in terms of appeal and sales. So to say, "It ain't deep.." and joking about the photo-shoot...kind of diminishes the importance Adam places on the Trespassing CD. He views his work and his fans with high esteem and great depth. :) Lam-my
Reading the posts, there was no one who ever said he/she is offended by the back cover but someone saying "if they are offended". I don't find any trolls here but bonafide fans who are disappointed with the back cover and the ones who have apprehensions about gifting to those who were put off before and became lukewarm or stopped being fans thus might be critical again. It's mind boggling how people can misinterpret and judge others as trolls. No one I found here who is not a fan. Geez!
Just saw a close-up photo of ADAM wearing the same coat he wore at MTV EMA and in that same back cover and this time it was buttoned up. So the collars look like a stand up turtle neck and shows it is really so fit from the chest which is up to where it shows. So, it is the actual shape and fit of the said coat on ADAM. And since he got slimmer with his juicing, he does have a svelte figure with this coat buttoned all the way up.
"Disappointed" is an odd term to use is describing feelings about the back cover. Disappointed about what? That it's not another glamour shot? Adam isn't always interested in doing "pretty boy" photos. This one suits many of the songs on the "dark" side of the album. Mysterious and moody and yes, maybe even humble. I LOVE IT!. And I fully realize that we don't all have to agree.
WTF . . I can't ever remember buying or not buying a CD because of the photos . . these people are kidding right? Also I think you can remove the photo . DUH!
I like the comments on what people think the photo represents . . that Adam always expanding our minds. Can't wait for my CD...
2:39 Well thanks for...I love you. :) Okay, it's supposed to be light-hearted. I did sense it, about the boots getting wet. If it had stopped right there, I would have thought it even cute; but to say, "it ain't deep", it's just not in line with the context and even disrespectful to the commenters, myself included, who were really trying to make some sense of this unique, mysterious back cover picture of Adam. Anyway, thank you; might have "gone over the edge a little". LOL. :) Lam-my
On today's Rolling Stone thread, Adam says he still feels like an outsider; I've not read the actual article, just from the comments. Now, do you see its representation depicted on the covered-face back cover photo...And is it still "it ain't that deep" to you? :) Lam-my
@ Lam-my Nope still don't see connection. Adam is impulsive. I think he sat down with stacks of possible back cover photos and sifted through them till he saw that one and said This is the one. It's dramatic, coat and hat look great and sun starburst is cool.
Less than a minute of non angst filled introspection. Just "It's cool" I'm not an over analyzer, sometimes a photo is just a photo and generally reflects the photographer's mind set, not the subjects. JMO okay?
P.S. I don't like the coat, pointy shoulders and skin tight looong sleeves are not fashionable, just weird. But I love the fella wearing the coat, he just has eclectic fashion taste. His choice. I wear some pretty out there stuff myself when the occasion is right and get an occasional WTF from my friends.
2:51 Of couse he would have gone through stacks and stacks of photos and precisely, why did he pick one with his face covered? Okay I accept that you think that it just appealed to him and nothing more, that's fine. I accept your opinion. But an anon suggested, "It ain't that deep, folks." As if indirectly saying that it is silly for some of us to hypothesise so much. Isn't the anon imposing her view on some of us who think there may be a deeper underlying meaning to the picture? So I was merely replying to her contradiction, not trying to impose my views. So there is no necessity to ask me if your opinion is okay. Lam-my
@ Lam-my As someone else said we are notorious for talking everything to death on this site. 192 comments about the back of an album! Really !
I don't remember what time Anon. (It's really not that deep) posted. And I'm not going to look it up. But did you notice she made her statement once and then let it go? That's my kind of girl or guy. Probably a guy, they are less verbal. A tempest in a teapot, I agree, it's not that deep.
7:57 Deep or not is not the real issue here and talking a subject to death is also not what I view it as. We, most of us here actually enjoy this kind of opiniated chats which might appear unnecessary to others. I'd say it's quite similar to talking on Twitter, same subject that can last all day. If someone enjoys doing something be it anything, okay, just for example, some people love painting or playing the piano hours on end; they would never consider it as doing it to death. So the same for me about talking to some really nice people here; doesn't have to be deep and certainly, not talking it to death. By the way, that's why I have not taken into account nor mention the number of comments...so be it even if it reaches even 300! It doesn't matter if it's just about an Adam CD cover; the topic is not that important. We just enjoy talking about Adam; simple as that. Lam-my
Maybe Adam was simply thanking the Universe...a prayer. He did mention something like thanking the Universe for putting him on his remarkable journey of life, in his summary, in the Trespassing box-set. :) Lam-my
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 220 Newer› Newest»Interesting artistic choice. Not what I was expecting considering the other pics we have seen. Thx for posting.
Whoa!! Adam, you look sooo avant-garde, beautiful, slim and tall! Hey I love Runnin; keep listening to the snippet over and over. The crescendo and the ending blow-out, after running a lot, is spectacular. :)
Lam-my
I don't understand what this picture is for. very different, I suppose they took millions of pistures.
pictures
I think Perez Hilton will love this photo. It's a lot to talk about! I could start but prefer to shut my mouth!!!!!
Anyway, hilarious photo.If Adam would be still popular like he was three years ago, this picture would make cover pages on all tabloids in grocery stores!HA HA HA
Interesting name of the song "Never Close Our Eyes"! I don't think it fits to this strange photo:(
Don't like the photo at all. Completely negates the rough edgy front cover. Poor choice.
FYE cover was laughed at, I'm hoping better for this one. This won't help.
oh This is the picture on the back of the album? I could really care less about that.The cover art is fantastic.
Well, I really like the cover and that is most important. The back, not as much. It looks more like a nod to FYE in a way.
it looks like Adam wearing his Gareth Pugh coat and Italian hat in deep, complex thought.
Lam-my I totally agree with your thoughts on "Runnin' "!! I think it has "HIT" written all over it!!!!
I think it is brilliant.
Trololololol...please keep your opinions to yourself..you are probably Perez Hilton's minion who just hates on everything Adam does. Anyway its an interesting choice considering all the other pics we have seen so far and it would appear the pics were taken in his house since the looks like the infinity pool. But that cover pic is so gorgeous, who will even look at the back :) May 15th come faster!!!!!!
Beautiful.... EPIC ! :O
Very "Adam Lambert", I like this one the best among his pix for the album...
wow where did this picture come from? I love it. I wish this was one of the lithographs too. I don't want much. heehehee
daydreamin
Yep, hit hit hit! Written all over it. Maybe Adam should sing this at the Olympics! First it was rowing across the Atlantic, now Runnin at the Olympics! LOL! :)
Lam-my
Jax
We finally agree vehemently on something! Yea, the magic of Adam. :)
Lam-my
I love it!!!!
@ Lam-my >
YES! I really like the photo! It suits my taste very well. Stylish, Mysterious, artistic and CONFIDENT. I am an artist myself so this is actually growing on me even more, each time I see it and discover new things about it... ;)
Lammy, we're on the same team, Glamberts. Now any differences in points of views regarding the details of the whole main subject, being Adam, is merely a matter of different tastes which as you beautifully put at the end - The Magic of Adam Lambert - gathers us together despite all of them. So let's not use the term "disagreement" as it can divide us into separate groups which has no meaning in our Glamily. Opinions on looks, songs and etc are like the garnishes for a delicious cake. ITS THE CAKE WHICH WE ALL WANT TO DIG INTO! :D We have agreed vehemently on a much more important subject a very long time ago and that's Adam Lambert. :)
FYI, I read your comments almost all the time, love them and mostly find them completely similar to my opinions.
AND thank you for teaching me a beautiful word today, "vehemently".
Luv it. ;)
Adam wore that hat after some event..not my favorite, but he seemed to like it..so I guess he wanted to incorporate it somehow on his album...the pic is kinda interesting..and it is only a picture..no where near as outlandlish as the FYE cover..btw..how do you know he has an infinity pool???? never read anything about that..(would love to be given a tour of his house!!!)
Very artistic and mysterious. . . I love it!!!!!!!
I love this picture, I agree with other comments it's mysterious and quiet beautiful, I love all Adam's photos for his album, but I'm sure it's better to change them up rather than having them all look the same so once again I love this one for being that little bit different.
Sara.
A bit feminine.
Jax
Artist...whoa! Well I have delved quite a bit in art; dabbled in oil painting, looove pottery because what I put in the kiln for firing and what comes out as the final product are two totally different things! The surprise one gets is pulsating. Also did some fabric printing, curtain material. The lecturer gave me quite good marks for them. LOL. Yea what you say about being on the same Lambert team absolutely makes sense. I too feel differing opinions are more enriching for the mind. You're very welcome about the new word. :)
Lam-my
Funny! I don't care for it because you can't see his face! LOL
Liked the article , as always articulate.
Love the music on the album , can't wait !
R
I love this...makes me wonder and want to guess what amazing Adam will do next. Awesome picture..
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this picture. I LOVE all the Trespassing album pictures .... AWESOME!! :-D
This photo is fantastic - love, love, love it. All the Trespassing photos are perfect - so Adam, so wonderful.
And still divisons in the camp.
Time to support Adam and not nitpick his album backcover, which is classfully and mysteriously
beautiful! Get this man to where he belongs, which is superstardom.
The picture reminds me of a paranormal legend called "The Hat Man'. The hat looks like a Gaucho and the long coat looks like a take off from coats worn in the 1800's but the whole look reminds me of dressy Gaucho.
Whatever Adam does, he will surprise us and do the unexpected. That backcover pic is dark and kind of alternative art-ish, just what Adam wanted it to be, I'm sure. It's the not "cute and pretty" pics we've been seeing. He gets us buzzing with a twitch of his finger.
Never boring, never complacent, never predictable ADAM! Lovin' it.
DRG
5:46 AM, I support Adam, but I also have an opinion about the picture. My first reaction was that it was a girl. I don't consider that "nit-picking".
I love this pic. It's very Adam and it's so appropriate for the "Trespassing" album. :<D
@anon 4.08am may 6
There have been several pictures Of Adams pool in his house, it has a wall dividing it into 2 parts so it looks like you can walk on water, there's a cute picture of Riff laying on the wall floating around, and that gorgeous photo of him in the denim shirt with the sparkling toes.
This picture said it all!!
Stay out of his way or you will regret it!!:))
Canadian
Magnificent!!
Very artistic, deep, meaningful, intimate, where Adam invites us to cross the external image and know their inner world, connecting with your true essence!
HH
Oh my! Adam is on a winner with this pic. Both front and back cover “art” .... gorgeous!
Adam will never be boring! He'll always change things up and get us talking and debating and flailing. This pic is a great surprise for the back of the album. Makes you look and pay attention and think about it. Androgynous. Adam still likes to do that sometimes. I love his daring and gutsiness. It will be part of his amazing legacy.
DRG
trespassing on water, stepping gingerly into superstardom. it's too bad that most of the masses will miss the artistic messages in what Adam does. (not that I really know, but he does inspire conversation about it).
Reminds me of Mort Rainy with
Johnny Depp.
Awesome picture. Adam never fails
to surprise. love it.
@Anon. May 15 11:19PM ...
JMO ... WHO gives a large 'turkey dump' WHAT PH thinks or does?? ANYTHING that comes from that JERK is FORGETABLE so don't bother to invoke his name or initials here cuz they don't matter nor does he or his thoughts!!! TYVM
BTW ... I agree with Lam-my ... this pic is very avant garde ... LAMBERT-esque to me ...
ADAM is a GENIUS!!
tess4ADAM (LAMBERT Outlaw)
For me this picture could also symbolize trespassing? Listening to this album is trespassing to Adam's life, and in the picture he (or someone, because you can't see his face!) is walking from or to somewhere. I love his pretty pictures, but I think this is symbolic pic in many ways. Good to have both sides in album cover :)
LN
Sorry ... that comment was directed at .. Anon. May 5th 11:19PM ... guess I'm stuck in a May 15th time warp waiting for TRESPASSING to be released to the masses!! TEN MORE EXCRUCIATING DAYS!!!
tess4ADAM (LAMBERT Outlaw)
I love it!
tess4ADAM
Adam is many many years ahead of his and our time. So we really need to switch on our thinking cap, turn it up, like he always loves to sing it. :)
Lam-my
DRG
The word, Androgynous...came to my mind too. :)
Lam-my
Love the picture, a very deep, personal, side of Adam..
NKlovesAdam
I just can't believe he is standing the water in those EXPENSIVE Rick Owen boots!!!
Oh the back he is mysterious, his hat covers his face, you can't see who it is, what the person is feeling or thinking. Then flip it over and on the front he reveals himself and has let us in as he looks at us directly and honestly. It's the flip sides of being closed and mysterious vs. open and vulnerable.
Adam is creative genius.
This is such an interesting photo - very thought-provoking.
love it-love it- unique and beautiful.genuis adam lambert-fan of him for life.
So interesting to read everyone's comments about this back cover picture of Adam. It's definitely a conversation piece, and in Adam style, he wants us to think, go deeper into the meanings "Underneath". With Adam, there is always so much symbolism represented.
I have no art background whatsoever but I do know this is Art!
IMO: There he stands, his androgynous self, simply standing alone, for all eyes to see, bowing his head in deference, as we have all "Trespassed" into the real Adam.
Makes sense to me that this artistic expression would be on the back cover or at the end of our "Trespassing" journey.
CT
Two differnt looks for the two halves of the albulm. The front half is strong, proud and rebellous while the back half is introspective and moody. I would think it matches the feel of the music.
Love the first picture for Adam's beautiful face. Love the second picture because it is artistic.
I just wish there's nothing for haters to nitpick with this Trespassing album cover like the effect of his FYE cover. But I'm disappointed here it is. My first reaction is SHOCK why looking like a girl? I was hoping he will gain back fans he lost and those who didn't buy his FYE because of the cover. The baby boomers understand the androgenous cover of David Bowie but not the now generation.
The front cover shows a sexy masculine Adam; which is the way we see him, outwardly. The back cover which we don't see, from the front, is his hidden effeminate side. The half-covered face also symbolises androgyny; that is we can't tell whether the person in the picture is male or female. But I know it's Adam. LOL! :)
Lam-my
Adam will always be just who he is .... absolutely unique, interesting and honest to the deepest degree. Expressing our unique opinions is why this blog was created, a voice to what makes him so fascinating. I guess I don't really think about whether I like a look or not. I know it is a carefully crafted expression and therefore, being completely smitten and devoted, they are always beautiful and mesmerizing. Every look is like a piece of modern art that stops me dead in my tracks and makes me search the meaning. This photo triggered a memory of Adam saying, "can't men also be beautiful", mysterious and alluring? I think we will always see this tall, dark, handsome man with a glint of what makes women stunning. Sometimes it will be subtle and sometimes it will be in the forefront.
Can you dig it??????
Also LOL a hopelessly LOL forever LOL fan LOL!!!!
@Anon 8:54 AM
If it's the "haters" who are going to nitpick over this picture on the backside of an album cover, then I assume they 1. Wouldn't be buying it anyway 2. Wouldn't have bothered to pick it up and turn it over so wouldn't see the picture anyway either. 3. Adam doesn't let haters make his decisions for him, although he DOES thank them for making him stronger. 4. If Adam based his choices for album art, or anything else, on what the haters will say, and do or not do, he would be letting them win. He doesn't do that. (And the front cover picture(s) is totally fabulous!!) 5. He has addressed that sort of issue previously on more than one occasion. It can best be summed up by two letters: FU (in response to the haters). 6. And lastly, hard-core haters are gonna hate, no matter WHAT he puts on the back (or front) of the album cover. Sadly...
Adam is an artist, not only with his music, but in his daily life. He loves art, fashion, he's "theatrical" and loves to tell a story with his music. This picture on the back of the album is helping to tell that story. He remains true to himself. I would suggest we stop worrying about what the "haters" and the ignorant, un-evolved denizens of the world will think about this picture and instead thank Adam for his commitment to his music, his fans, his art, and his vision for this album.
I respect the right for everyone to express an opinion of course, but I hope we can appreciate this picture for what it is, which is ultimately part of Adam's gift to us, this fabulous album, full of insights into Adam "underneath". Perhaps part of the symbolism of the back cover picture is the covered up and mysterious Adam Lambert: "Who is this man, this "Outsider", this "Trespasser", this "Non-conformist", REALLY? What's he like inside, heart and soul laid bare, without the make-up and glitz and glam??".. The music inside tells us who he is, what he feels, his life, and who he loves: "Adam Lambert Revealed: Underneath". Perhaps an alternate title to this album could have indeed been just that.
I don't see why that pic is at all effeminate (and so what if it is)- guys wear hats too, try to open open your minds to not having pre-set ideas of how men and women are supposed to look. For all the hand-wringing over wanting Adam to fit in with the masses and not create controversy, there is a equal amount of hand-wringing that he is not being risky enough. He just should please himself and do what he wants as there is no pleasing this diverse fandom.
@Coloforadam
Beautifully stated!! Bravo..and I totally agree with everything you said! Perfect!
And yes, I can DEFINITELY DIG IT!! And I do! Adam is a handsome AND a beautiful man.
An aside: I work in dentistry. How does this have anything to do with this conversation you ask??? Well, it brings to mind when we're working on teeth in my office (as we do in dentistry : )) , my male boss goes to great lengths to be sure he says a tooth looks "handsome' when it's attached to a male mouth.. I almost always say "well it looks beautiful too!" because its a TOOTH and to my knowledge it has no gender! But the real point that I'm trying to make is that my male boss is very concerned that he not call anything male-connected "beautiful" because it is not a "masculine" word..at least in HIS mind... and he doesn't want to suggest that anything male is "beautiful" because in his mind it is a feminine pronoun when in the context of a person.. So ridiculous but that's the mentality in many circles.
For heaven's sake, are we sprouting psychoanalysts? Deep meanings abound. It's a picture of Adam in a coat and hat he likes.
It is art-y but I don't think it was a good choice for this period in his career. Does that make me a hater? How ridiculous, Idon't believe anyone said they hated the photo, some just didn't like it much for the album. Does that make them ignorant and un-evolved haters? A bit of hysteria is floating around. Get a grip.
Some people think the Mona Lisa is a masterpiece. When I stood in front of it I thought it was dull and about as artistic as a photobooth snapshot. Just differing opinions not a reason for a tirade. WTF ?
Many interesting views and opinions on the back photo, which is what makes Adam so intriguing, never common or boring. Whether we like it or not is immaterial. What it evokes for me is a creature of another plane-- androgynous (as we all one time were), mysterious, alluring, and being on water in the dark, the image is the flip side of the other photo--the bright, colorful, and just born-from-the-waters (weren't we all from the water-filled womb). Adam bids us farewell for now--fade to black into the sea, as befits the true Aquarian that he is. In a way, the two photos are a reminder of the universal and marine elements of our origin. That he infuses his message with breath-taking artistry and provokes all this commotion is pure Adam. atm
This pic is quite MJ's style. Perhaps deliberately so. I like MJ's music a lot, but I also like Brit pop and I'd like Adam would be Robbie Williams' successor. I'd also like if he did some collaboration with David Guetta and Kelly Rowland in the future. It can't be impossible, since at least Kelly has shown interest in it. I'm impressed of the collaboration with Nile Rodgers. Can't wait to hear Shady.
The bowed head and the stance is the salute-like image of one who is saying, "Good-bye (God be with you, in short)". He has his hat on and the coat is buttoned, and the man (from the past, future, another era or planet?) is leaving us the same watery way he came. atm
Trespassing is#23 on top100 in music,#8 in alrternative rock & adult alternative. Also, it's #19 in Rock music!!!!!
HAL
10:11 whoa, talk about getting a grip.
My first reaction..Michael Jackson.
Adam is such a genius.
Agree with Jax:)
Love it !
So very Adam :)!!!
Artistic & Mysterious
very cool shot!
Very happy about the Amazon numbers! They are growing quickly day by day and that's a good sign!
This reminds me of this particular clip when Adam wowed everyone with his presales for FYE on Amazon!
http://devenlane.blogspot.com/2009/09/09-29-09-cnn-showbiz-tonight-adam.html
I remember watching this on CNN and jumping on and off the couch in excitement that a musical legend has arrived, wow... Still gives me goosebumps!
@ Lam-my >
Wow! You're a maestro...!
I get what you're saying about pottery, pulsating indeed.
Making music, Architecture, Gardening, Pottery and many other subjects share this quality. It's very odd the sensation it gives you when you grow a thing from scratch and turn it from the most simple things into masterpieces that you never knew they could become!
Adam is one of the rarest people who can do such thing with music and that's what makes him very powerful in that field I think.
JAK here.....This has been a fun thread to read.....My first and second impression of photo (replacing boots with sleek handmade shoes).....Definitely Italian. Spiffy Vatican priest or
Sicilian hitman!
It's just sooooooo fashionable! :)
for crying out loud..it is just a picture..why all the analyizing??? and who the heck knows what, if any, symbolism Adam had in mind when he posed for it...talk about over-reacting to something..jeesh...let us just all enjoy the music and shut the hell up about the pic..
@Anon 10:11 AM
In response to your post:
First of all, I see some direct language that I suspect came from my comment at 9:46 AM. If so, my comment about "the "haters and the ignorant, un-evolved denizens of the world" was directed to @Anon 8:54 AM 's CONCERN that the back cover picture would give Adam's true "haters" one more thing to "nit-pick about". I was NOT in any way, shape or form calling anyone here who doesn't like or is concerned about the picture "ignorant and un-evolved haters". Geez.. Give me a break... Please read my comment again, as well as @Anon 8:54 AM 's. I absolutely respect anyone's opinion regarding Adam's choice of clothing or picture. What I DO NOT respect is the Adam-bashing and the blatant disrespect that I see in the comment sections of articles about him. Those people who seek out the Adam Lambert articles specifically to say mean, hateful and often untrue things about him. THOSE are the "ignorant and un-evolved haters" to whom I referred..not to anyone with a differing opinion than mine about his outfit, or his reasons for presenting it on the album. Because in the whole scheme of things, it isn't that big a deal. The MUSIC inside IS the big deal and ADAM is the big deal...
And please, have some respect for those of us who have opinions about the possible symbolism behind his choices. We're having fun..Adam does the same sometimes. He is artistic and introspective. We each interpret art in our own way. I respect your interpretation of the Mona Lisa. Some of us see the surface of the art..the tip of the iceberg as it were..others see the layers underneath. There are also different interpretations of "tirade". Most tirades have some reasons behind them and are not necessarily a bad thing.. You're entitled to yours and I'm entitled to mine. ; )))
Yes, I'm disappointed with this back photo when I thought nothing could go wrong with this Trespassing cover as a lesson from the cover of FYE which scared some people not to buy it. I was planning to gift the FYE as X'mas gifts in 2009 but didn't make the multiple purchase anymore with the double whammy of the AMA fiasco and the FYE cover. I thought this sophomore album would be the right time to encourage again those who turned their backs or lukewarm after the fiasco by buying them as gifts. I'm really disappointed I can't do it again.
@ JAK >
COOOL!!! :D
Completely agree with you! especially the Sicilian Hitman! Right at point, awesome imagination JAK... :))
Masterpiece or Rubbish, this piece is "enticing dialogue". IMO Nothing is worthier than this quality for a piece to be called an "Art".
What's confusing about the photo is why the shapely contour of a waistline? It's not wearing a hat or why that hat nor looking down and not seeing the face. It's having a waistline! Is it the fault of air brushing? Because he looks so svelte here not at all as I know him.
Well this thread certainly did encourage dialogue! I'm sure Adam would love that! Very interesting comments, all of them. Now back to RL.
CT
Wow, who would have thought that the back photo cover of the album would evoke should discussions and comments. But then, anything that Adam Lambert does is ever uninteresting or boring. Whether you love the picture or hate, find it meaningful or ridiculous, think it is fashion or too theatrical, all that should really matter is the music inside. I am sure the picture of Adam on the front cover will get people interested to at least pick it up and look at it. Hopefully most have heard some of the snippets or the actual songs performed by Adam to want to buy the album for its music. This man is just so special,so unique in his approach to everything that he does and that's why I am a devoted fan since day one. He has opened open his heart and soul to us in the songs on this album and revealed so much about what has happened to him in his life with all the heartache, hatred, triumphs, and love he has encountered. Whaatever the symbolism in the picture(or not), I can't wait to get my copy of TRESPASSING and listen to it for hours.
@11:31AM Is it only the reason you don't want to buy few copies of Tresspassing just because back cover? I don't this photo also. But who cares. I never paid attention on CD back picutres. Whole design of this CD is amazing. Front picture is deff going to be the banner. But basic album has different photo on the cover.
Just think what a field day a college prof or teaching assistant would have analyzing the music and meaning of Adam Lambert in class. From all the comments on this blog site about the back cover, these would be great seminar sessions. The man evokes so many strong feeings in people and it would be interesting to discuss song lyrics and even this back cover...all that media stuff. Sign me up if this ever happens. They have studied Springsteen's lyrics and others, so why not Adam? On another note, I would love to see GLEE do an entire show perhaps next season of several of Adam's songs from TRESPASSING with Adam himself as a guest. I'd also like to see Adam as a guest host on Kelly Live one morning from NYC where he could also perform. I'm on a roll so I'd better stop before someone calls me obsessed or a fanatic. But then, maybe I am just a bit.
11:31, Don't you thnk your gift recipiets have evolved a little by now? Give them some credit. Maybe they're mature enough now to accept the music and not reject the whole CD because of a back cover photo. If they haven't, that's too bad. I'd talk up the quality fo the music to them and give it a try. Somtimes people will surprise you.
DRG
So much psycho-analyzing of the cover--if Adam is reading this he must be enjoying. I'm sure he's finding some inventive takes he never even thought about! At this point, about the only thing that has not yet been mentioned: a clever carry-through with the black/yellow color scheme.
11:31 Still afraid of gifting this one? What the heck do you think he's singing about through the entire album?
1:00 A seminar on Adam? Great idea! Adam finally ends up in college--and turns out that he's teaching others!
Note on the Mona Lisa: a very homely woman who experts recently have begun to believe is really a guy. Anyway, the beauty of the subject is not what has entranced scholars over the years. Among other things, it is the way the eyes of the subject seem to follow you all over the room, no matter where you are standing.
SS
1:00 Yes, the whole Lambert experience is ideed a doctoral study of so may things. Everything from psychology to sociology to marketing strategy to musicology to anything else I can think of. I've said in the past here that there will be books written about Adam and his phenomenon. There are college courses on the Beatles. Someday, hmmm, Glambertology 101?
DRG
11:31am- buy it/gift it on itunes and you will not need to worry about what the back cover looks like. for sure enjoy the music.
I love this blog but I also love to completely ignore the negative comments. Not give on bit of energy to them.
Now, on to more important things. LOVE the photo of the coat and hat.
IDEA! HOW ABOUT WE DO A TRESPASSING GIFT DAY FOR ADAM. FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE ALREADY ORDERED THE ALBUM,ON THE DAY IT COMES OUT, WE ALL COMMIT TO ORDER AT LEAST ONE COPY FOR A FRIEND WHO HAS NEVER REALLY LISTENED TO ADAM.
SO ADAM'S SALES BOOM AND ONE LUCKY FRIEND GETS TURNED ON TO THE MOST INCREDIBLE SINGER OF ALL TIME.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? AND WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST TIME TO DO THIS TO MAKE HIS SALES SOAR?
I'm in.Also, I think it would be a great idea to order or to buy "basic" CD in the store.Cause nobody knows if they count pre-sold Deluxe CD. In the store you usually can find only "basic" version of album.
I love the picture - it is SO Adam. Adam once said he hates to see his Glamberts arguing about something that doesn't even exist. Well, here we are, doing it again. Forgive us, Adam.
OT - Adam had a Supermoon Pool Party at his house last night. Last chance to get together and celebrate with family and friends before his hectic May schedule kicks in. He's going to need a lot of disco naps this month.
Love this picture especially because it could be a man or a woman! Thank you, Adam, for your forward thinking on gender issues. And to those that wont buy a CD based on the back photo???? That's a new one for me. . . Adamluv
JAK here....I'd be willing to go along with the "gift day". Does anyone remember the link to send albums to the "Sister Soldier" program? I think that's what it was called. I sent several of FYE to our young women serving in Afghanistan and yet I've forgotten the address to do that.
Anyone remember....is that still an option....I know they'd like Trespassing.
what-deluxe preorders do not count toward album sales- is that correct? Madonna got a lot of flack that her first week sales were high due to album giveaways w/ concert tickets.
my very first reaction to the picture was a nod to Michael Jackson, king of pop.
not sure about Sister Soldiers but Amazon has a gifting program for Texas First (?not sure of the name but benefits LGBT youth) but I sent some there -- they wanted 500 trespassing and had about half that last week
Info on gifting can be found here- for Amazon and 1 in 10 program
http://www.adamofficial.com/us/node/2150644
I tried to pre-order Tresspassing and send it to 1in10 to Phoenix, AZ.However, amazon.com asked about phone number. Also, I have the address of Youth First in Texas. But can't make any orders without their phone numbers. Any ideas?
However we buy his album. What ever we do with that one (or more) extras, let's make May 15th a buy Adam's album day.
He works so hard for us, let's add that extra little boost to his sales.
I'll try wallmart here, or will order on his webs site or amazon.
LET'S DO IT GLAMBERTS! I can think of a few people to send this album to.
@Anon 3:23 PM : ))
Phone # for One-N-Ten in Phoenix
Address: 3660 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-754-1175
http://onenten.org/contact-us/
Youth First Texas
Telephone: (214) 879-0400
Toll Free: (866) 547-5972 Toll Free
Fax: (469) 547-5972
Mailing Address: 3824 Cedar Springs #569, Dallas, TX 75219
http://www.youthfirsttexas.org/contact/
Oh goodness this picture has stirred up some conversation. I love it. True Adam. It kinda interesting it looks pretty shady to me Ha! Ha!
If Deluxe Pre-Orders don't count towards sales, I'll go to Target or Barnes and Noble to buy the standard. I've ordered several of the Deluxe already. Sorry guys I won't be able to buy on May 15th specifically, I'm having surgery next week and will be in the hospital for a couple of days (shoulder surgery) and I won't be able to drive for several weeks :(
Whenever I'm able to use my arm/hand again to type I'll order extras online! I'll sure be with all of you in spirit though just waiting to see 'Trespassing' soar to the top of the charts. I hope my deluxe ships before I come home from the hospital 'cause I know listening to it will help me heal much faster LOL!
CT
Surely no matter how you purchase the CD or what type of package you buy it will be counted. I cant believe it wont be or artists wouldnt do it.
Disappointed. Not digging it at all. LOVE the front cover but was hoping it would be in the same vein. Sorry. Big fan of Adam's but not of the back cover. Will lessen sales realistically. They rejected FYE due to the cover. Not the best biz decision. But hopefully it will work out if people give his remarkable voice and music a chance. Love him so.
Anon 11:31 - you are saying that a picture of Adam on the BACK cover of the CD is so off-putting that you can't gift it to friends??? Good Grief! The picture on the front of the CD is fierce and most people would not really even take notice of the pic on the back. That's simply ridiculous. When I look at the back of the CD, I would be looking mostly at the listing of the songs - not the picture, necessarily. And certainly not to the point that I would be so 'offended' that I would turn off to the entire album because of it. I'm guessing you are just slightly toooo critical over something as minor as a picture on the BACK of the album. Face it, you are just not a fan of Adam and saying what you did, just to stir things up, proves it. So be it ...
I can't imagine anyone NOT buying the album solely because of the picture on the back cover. I sure hope people don't do that.
OMG! If somebody doesn't want to buy the "Tresspassing" why we have to be informed? You don't like this back cover photo this is your problem. I don't care if you'll buy Tresspassing or not. Actually, I care.And I found the great name for these "fans"-shmucks! Please, stay away from this blog.
I just don't get it. I don't get why people think this picture will affect the sales of his album. It's definitely not as 'out there' as his FYE cover was. It's just a picture of someone in black, standing with their head down, wearing a hat. What's the big deal??
And glitzylady - I agree with all that you've said. Good job.
OT but just couldn'd resist -
High quality Naked Love on Jimmy Kimmel - enjoy
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/adam-lambert-naked-love-jimmy-kimmel-video-317219
seeing the comments here makes me THRILLED Adam chose this pic for back cover. Mofo some of you peeps don't get it. if y'all can't gift it cuz of back cover pic, then maybe y'all better think about the level of humanity and understanding of the human condition these friends and families possess thenselves. one step forward... two steps backward... but good on 'ya Adam, back cover shot very you, you done yourself proud!
BEAUTIFUL and BRILLIANT photo .. Adam.. I always LOVE and ADMIRE your unique and artistic choice.
Simply if you don't like the photo don't look at the back, just listen to the CD and enjoy .. anyway Adam's face is already in our heart.
I don't give A flip about the back photo..I just want to get the album,& the cover pic is great..Some of these comments are so rediculous..like it or not,I don't think the back pic will affect the album sales!!
I am thrilled that the time to have trespassing in my hands is near. I love both the front and back cover of this album and as everyone else has said its so Adam, I agree!
Man what a load sorry sh....t! what has the back cover got to do with anything its beautiful. God if thats all some of you guys have to complain about plz get a life. I can't understand some of you???? Why do you take everything so serious. I love it & matter of fact I couldn't care less if moby dick was on the back!!!!!
Man what a load sorry sh....t! what has the back cover got to do with anything its beautiful. God if thats all some of you guys have to complain about plz get a life. I can't understand some of you???? Why do you take everything so serious. I love it & matter of fact I couldn't care less if moby dick was on the back!!!!!
Sorry posted twice my bad xxx
It seems like Walmart, Target, Best Buy have two versions of Tresspassing on sale. Probably, they will sell it both of them in the stores. Hope so!
on Amazon Youth First Texas wish list...http://goo.gl/SjTqJ
@6:26PM Thank you. This is very easy way to place the order.
HAL
I saw the album cover poster in Target last week advertising the release date. I've already ordered the deluxe edition through Barnes and Noble, but I may have to go to Target or Walmart to buy a copy that morning and then listen to it on the way home in the car. I don't think I have been this excited about the release of any album since FYE and I can't remember any time before that it happened. I love the album cover, don't really care what is on the back although it is interesting; all that matters to me is what is inside...the music- from the most talented performer in the music business today. Adam certainly keeps us interested and commenting, doesn't he?
May 15th, will drive out and buy an extra copy, like you said, for the drive home and then a few for friends.
Already have mine on order.
That cd back side conversation is hilarious.
@anon 1:57 you are right, I will not buy the cd but will buy from iTunes. Adam should have learned a lesson from the past. Good luck Adam, I like you though.
@4:39
This is 11:31. I never said I find the back photo off-putting myself. I have ordered a few copies of Trespassing.
As Ihave plans to gift those who stopped being fans because they were put off by the AMA fiasco and by his FYE cover, I won't be able to again for the same reasons. And what's ridiculous is your saying most people will not notice the back photo, not to these people who already have been put-off before. Also, I never said the back photo will lessen album sales. I only said I will not be able to buy more for those people concerned I was supposed to be gifting. I am not critical because I love Adam soo much but only concerned for those who will be critical as I have explained.
What I did before with the FYE albums I have given away (different people than those who have been put off)was exchanged the cover with the FYE single, photocopied it and putting it in place. That's how much I love Adam and how much I want his music heard by others who are not fans. You yourself will not be offended because you are a fan but try to put yourself in the shoes of someone who was a fan but was offended by AMA and those who didn't buy FYE because of the cover. I know several and they are the ones I am trying to win back. Understand my previous post well before you judge.
@DRG
My post above explains it.
@12:57
I did not say I am not buying for I already pre-ordered several. What I said is I am not able to be gifting the people as I have explained above.
Jax
Thank you very much for such a high compliment!! But definitely not a maestro...you are very kind though. Hey, looks like we may have much common ground to tread upon. Much looking forward to it. :)
Lam-my
Adam is a musical genius. Wanted others to give him a chance. Back cover not my fav image but glad it is on the back. Wish it wasn't on it at all because men will not want to buy it, in my opinion. Someone should have talked him out of it so the sales will be bigger. I love 95% of his decisions but this isn't one of them. I am being real just like he would want. You can still be a megafan but not agree or like everything. This frankly was upsetting because I thought the lessons of FYE were learned. We will see I guess.
some of these stories are just too much!! lol so hard.
I saw Adam in LA for the Kimmel show. He is svelte, trim as trim can be. He looked in great shape. :)
Seriously, argument over this gorgeous back cover!? I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this album back cover and frankly I don't see anything wrong with it at all. It's like right out of movie scene. JUST BEAUTIFUL!
This back cover is just gorgeous! Everything about this album is so artistic. It is a masterpiece in every way.
Someone can't gift a CD because of a picture on the back of it? That's sad on so many levels.
This is crazy for the few that think this BACK photo is offending or will ruin his sales? What is wrong with it? I think it's awesome! Geez it's not like he standing in that water naked (wish he was lol)
GLAMBERTS, GLAMBERTS, GLAMBERTS! Let's all put our hands up and FLAIL and JUMP, JUMP, JUMP! TRESPASSING album will be upon us before we know it! Ignore all the negatives and let's stay positive. Adam thanked us for having his back.
I love the idea of one of the comments to gift it to our friends. Let's do it on 5/15! Let's post links of album purchase on all the facebook pages of radios stations that Adam visited back in March. Let's make this album no. 1 on charts. I know we can do it cause we are Glamberts and we love our Rock God, Adam Lambert.
Well, how about people won't play Fever, a high favourite of mine, due to a pronoun. Now, that really stumped me! But I think this stylish back cover Adam picture may not be in the same situation as the pronoun; because a large number now understands Adam slightly better. At the beginning, he came across a bit strong and too early; Adam too realised that. Now at least people don't feel so threatened; deducing from his kind, charitable, magnanimous, open-minded demeanour, that he is not antagonistic. Rather, just wanting to be himself, as simple as that; and expressing his art form the way he feels most passionately; in fact that is what art is all about.
Lam-my
Twitter is going wild with people talking about loving the album. It appears to have been leaked. I have no idea where to listen. Does anyone know????
Isn't the coat he's wearing in this picture the same awesome coat he wore for the EMAs with Queen?? I think it is, only this time it's closed in the front. My oh my, who could have a problem with that?!!
Love this picture. As his brother said Adam is an alien from planet fierce. Paula Abdul said he dares to dance to the path of greatness. He thanked the universe for sending him on this great journey. "Turn it up and let the liberation burn!"
10:00
Yea, I like this Adam quote, you mentioned, very much. Maybe he got inspired by Burning Man. :)
Lam-my
love the front -love the back & I know I will love all the in between just want it to hurry & get here,LOVE ADAM LAMBERT hurry with my orders.
I've stayed out of this discussion so far, but what the heck....
I have never not brought a cd because of the cover, and I find it unbelieveable that some people are that shallow that they would do that. Its just a photo for f**ks sake, everythings covered, there's no nudity, no obscene gestures, no guns, no swearing....what on earth is there to be offended about????
And to ever it was who said that they can no longer 'gift' the album because of the photo, then I'm sorry, but that really doesn't say a lot for your friends. If they are going to freak out over a simple photo like this, then they are never going to listen to Adam even if he's on the cover with wings and a halo....
also just wanted to say that the back of the cd was actually posted on line a few weeks ago, (a store advert with both the front and back of the cd) so its been out there, and doesn't seem to have stopped people ordering it so far.
May 15th! Buy a copy. Whoever many you have bought. Think of one frien or more, and buy them a copy on that day!lets do it.
Spread the word!
I just came from Amazon.com & like @HK fan said ... the album cover pics ... back & front ... are already in place waiting for the release date PLUS all 15 snippets are available for our listening PLEASURE ...
TRESPASSING (Deluxe Version) + digital booklet in the mp3 album download section ...
Album trax ... not online versions ... Go listen & Enjoy ... ADAM's voice is so pure & crisp & fierce & sexy ... let the snips take you away while you're waiting for May 15th ... Love 'n Light
tess4ADAM(LAMBERT Outlaw)
@Anon 9:35 PM
LOL!!!! Me too! Now THAT would be something to get "excited" about....
The rumors about Trespassing being leaked are true..It was streamed by Sony Malaysia... Interesting...Adam came on twitter and seemed surprised: not sure how much he knew or didn't know..and he didn't say anything more other than
Adam Lambert @adamlambert
Oooh folks are hearing the album?!
...so hmmm...There are rumors that other Sony branches will be streaming as well. The album will be released in just a few days in some countries..and many in Canada have already received their orders..so it was just a matter of time before the songs started showing up. That day has arrived...
Adam really needs this album to sell well and it should because it is soooo good. Music pirating is such a big problem for record labels now..as well as the artists so please buy the album.
I will also admit that I caved and listened to the whole thing (more than once...)..all 15 GORGEOUS AND AMAZING AND SEXXXXYY tracks..and if you think the snippets are good...(which they ARE..) the full songs are beyond beyond beyond: lots of surprises (OMG! Adam's VOCALS!!!! Just so GOOD!)......I seriously believe Adam has delivered his "baby" to us and it is a complete MASTERPIECE..We suspected it before..I can say with great certainty that this album is going to be nominated for multiple Grammy's..Every song is single worthy: TRULY...And Adam's voice is highlighted in sooo many of the tracks..Gorgeous. And the upbeat dance-y tracks are equally fabulous.. The snippets leave out so much...
I can't comment on the individual songs really..WAAAYY past my bedtime, and I have to work tomorrow (today??!) but I will say that "RUNNIN" is a real fav now..love his sexy lower range.. .."Underneath" is gorgeous and raw, "Shady" is really really cool, "Kickin In" and "Pop That Lock" are super dance tunes... and almost everything is SEXY in some way or another...And every single one could be a single...I have no idea how they will decide on the next single...."Nirvana" is..nirvana...
Off to bed...too much flail today!! But just WOW!! Hurray up May 15th!!
4 words .... I ADORE this photo.
Australia has their box sets well on the way now. Yah!
Positivity is what's needed now.
People complained about the original 'FYE' album cover, which was awesome! Heaven's above don't whinge about 'Trespassing. This is Adam living his dream, the makings of an international superstar who is going to storm the world in barely a few days! Support is what
Adam needs right now, and requests worldwide to ensure everyone on this planet has the opportunity to be exposed to the magical genius wonderment vocals of Adam Lambert!
This has 'been a long time comin'
and there's no time to loose.
Australian Glamberts, wherever you are.. remember to request 'NCOE' asap and keep requesting every day. 2DAYFM Sydney are ready to increase airplay. Please call them from wherever you are in OZ. They love ADAM!
Remember..more requests...ensure more ADAM on OZ airplay! Just remember the days of the Palais, Enmore and Tivoli and that will
give you inspiration!
If your friends get offended by this TP back cover picture, tell them to take couple of upper division college courses about Art and pay a visit to bunch of Art museums in New York and L.A. area.
Really???? Offended???? I still don't understand, why???
I like the back cover .To me it protraits the light and dark side of Adam. That he is always taking about. The beam of light is the light, and the dark is him looking down in a deep thought. Who ever took this picture, I asume it was Lee Cherry, had a vision when taking this. Nice job.
The back cover?? Its great..The entire album, Deluxe Album??? PHENOMENAL!!!!!! If you let ANYTHING stop you from gifting this album to as many people as you can, you are missing a huge opportunity to give your friends and family a real treat...and are depriving them of some amazing music..And depriving Adam of sure-bet new fans. Bite the bullet and do it!! Adam has nothing to be ashamed of on the outside of this album or inside the album. It is a masterpiece...period!!!
For those people, family, friends, that would not buy Adam's CD because of the picture on the back cover;...Far, we could go so far, With our minds wide open, open..Tears all fall the same, We all feel the rain, We can't change....
Love this photo!!! Sexy as hell!!
Some of us might have delved too much on the androgyny aspect and probably side-tracked. Now that I look more closely at the back cover picture of Adam, it dawned on me that it might have been his theatre background that inspired this very respectable pose. He is simply taking his final bow to the worldwide fans whom he reiterated that without them his Trespassing album would not have been possible. As a veteran stage actor he always took his final bow after a show and even at the GNT. He is actually standing at attention, hands by his sides and feet together. And his head bowed low, an acknowlegement of gratification with humility. I like this interpretation better than my first one; so touching to me. :)
Lam-my
Well true to form Adam gets everyone buzzing! What a lot of crapola over the back cover! Go figure how ridiculous these comments are! Were these people fans in the first place, because they certainly don't know the Adam I do, that's for sure! This will ensure I buy even more now and gift to everyone I can!
Congratulations Adam, on a very successful, beautiful piece of fine art! :)
Lam-my
Adam is art and class Lam-my.
ART + CREATIVITY + BEAUTY = ADAM LAMBERT!!!!
Lam-my, Love your "final bow" theory. It's a perfect interpretatin that makes real sense and certainly sounds like Adam. It's like Elvis saying, "Thank you, thank you very much." Adam, you're a genius.
DRG
Love it a lot, good job Adam and the team. Goodteam work.
GREAT BACK COVER!
BTW, love Rihanna for pushing TV boundaries. Did you see her tapping her p.....y several times during her performance on SNL. The TODAY SHOW even showed the excerpt during daytime (11:15 AM) and there was no uproar, nobody offended by it. I'm just still flabbergasted by the double standard that Adam experienced a few years back. Actually, MAYBE it's BECAUSE of Adam's daring that performers on TV are now able to push their artistry to newer limits. THX ADAM!!!
@11:19..
Of course, it's alright if Rihanna does this, who runs corporate America, straight men, so they have no problem with what sexy women do on TV..sexy men pushing the limit on the other hand is not tolerated, especially a sexy gay man..
I stood and stared at my bookcase filled with cds and hard as I tried could not remember what the back cover of any of them looked like! Who cares anyway? List of songs is all I'm interested in.
This group can surely talk a subject to death. 156 comments above mine. Can we just kill the subject now?
Happy Mother's Day this weekend! NS
I don't like it at all......he looks like a woman.
But i do LOVE the front cover........i hope he doesn't receive a lot of flack about the back........
@ donnaw.........JAK here....
Well, at least you are half happy!
:)))))))))
Any of you here ever listened to Bob Dylan's song called "Man In The Black Coat"??
If you listen to lyrics of this song very carefully, it may help some of you figure out what is Adam's message by wearing a long black coat while standing in the water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4AWQFcoRWw
Only Adam Lambert could get over a hundred posts about the BACK COVER of his album. That's Adam for you.
DRG
9:06
Total agreement! :)
Lam-my
DRG
Thank you for seeing eye to eye; strangely, we seem to agree in a lot of things regarding Adam; even about the "pure lust" comment you made! :)
Lam-my
@DRG Yes, only Adam can do it!
My husband looked at this back cover photo few minutes ago.
He told me that Adam lost some weight. My husband recognised Adam immediately. And he said that like this picture. I never was impressed by this photo.
@donnaw Don't you know that man clothing is becoming more sofisticated? Didn't you see that boys don't wear baggy pants and ugly t-shirts? The pants they wear now are very tight. Most of the medium size boys wear small size shirts, sweaters, or coats.
Yes.....and i love it when men wear form fitting clothing.......more of a European cut.
I just don't like this picture of Adam....what can i say? I don't like the way his face is down with the hat brim covering his beautiful face and i don't like the padded shoulders and the way his waist curves in.......
What can i say? I love, love, love the front and i guess that's what i'll look at!!
This standing-at-attention posture also reminds me of a sign of respect; like when someone stands in front of an authority. So he is saluting his fans all around the world with love and humility. The head down may be to invoke mystique and keeps people wondering. The water bit is probably to denote his aquarius sign and that water is the source of life; most importantly to remind us about people who don't even have a drop to drink! Adam, you are exactly that picture. :)
Lam-my
The head down position can also mean he is now able to look in at himself and understand who he really is and this is the most difficult part for anyone, not just for Adam. :)
Lam-my
I suggest to just cover with black permanent marker the gaps on both waistline to erase the projection of a feminine figure. That's what I will do to gift those who may be critical of Adam in the first place because of his previous FYE cover. Good luck. I just want to help the sales of Trespassing and not be discouraged, that's the solution. Let's do everything we can to make this #1.
@3:01PM Thanks for posting that youtube video of Bob Dylan song 'The Man In The Long Black Coat'. This picture of Adam probably is a homage to that song. This picture so much tells a story reminiscent of this song. I love this picture and I don't see anything wrong with it. If someone will judge the album because of this picture then maybe Adam isn't for them. They probably won't understand his music. If you want to gift Trespassing then give it to this organization. They want 1000 of TP album. So far they received almost 500 from fans and they need another 500 to reach their goal. Gift TP album here:
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1RF9ILVQQ1QEQ/ref=cm_wl_sb_v?reveal=unpurchased&filter=4&sort=priority&layout=standard&x=12&y=11
I agree......this CD HAS to become #1..........to prove to all those naysayers that Adam has more talent in one little finger than everyone else out there.
@8:00PM If you want to share Adam's music only without his picture then download TP from iTunes and burn it on CD for your friends. This way you help TP on the charts and make your friends happy. I guess!
This is so weird to me that some people are offended by this picture. I just don't get it at all. I wonder what European fans think about this picture. Are the European fans are offended by this picture, too? Totally weird to me why some are critical of this picture!? SORRY, I DON'T GET IT!
@Lam-my I love your comments. Muah!!!
The covered face can also mean anonymity, to be just an ordinary person like one of us in the crowd. But some fans are exalting him to a god-like stature. Also the minute he steps out of his car, the whole world is set ablaze. All his every move or even a single word is blown sky-high; but as he always says, it comes with the territory and yes, his outstanding talent. Don't forget, it was just 3 years ago, he could run around town like nobody's business. He's very happy though with his present disposition. :)
Lam-my
8:21
Thank you! Especially...Muah!!! :)
Lam-my
@Lam-my You're welcome!
Tomorrow BTW is Adam's day. We should trend #TrespassingAdamsDay on twitter.
I'm not offended by his picture.......not at all!! I've just seen more flattering images of him.
But if he likes it, its his choice!
Actually, its whats on the CD that matters.......and i can't wait to hear the entire thing!
Waist line . . give me a break . . .body builders have a very small waist . . do you pick on them . . some people are so jealous . . I don't need photos . of any kind . . just want to hear that VOICE!!!
I don't get all the hoo haa nonsense about this photo. It's a really pathetic attitude about a truly gorgeous photo. Maybe those complaining are trolls pretending to be fans of Adam because there is nothing offensive about this photo whatsoever. I am so looking forward to having Adam's 2nd album in my hands, not only to immerse myself in the fabulous music but also to gaze at the art on both the front and back cover and maybe there's even more beautiful art to enjoy within the cover. It will be oh such a glorious day when this album is released.
@anon 8.21pm may7th
I'm European, and I'm not in the least bit offended by the picture....I can't imagine anyone that would be, some may not 'like it', but be offended.......of what exactly?
My psychological interpretation of the photo is that Adam is looking down and saying "hurry up and shoot Lee, my boots are getting wet"!
P.S. The Gareth Pugh coat has an empire waist, thus the scooping in effect.
It ain't deep folks!
Anonymous 3:33 you're the one who is really pathetic. Where do you get off telling me that i'm a troll pretending to be an Adam fan? Do you know me? NO... You have absolutely NO idea how obsessed i am with Adam......give me a freaking break.
I NEVER said there was anything offensive about this photo.....i just don't particularly like it.
Just because i don't like this picture doesn't mean i'm not a faithful fan.....there's things my kids and husband do that i don't like......it doesn't mean i don't love them......
If you're such an incredible fan why the hell don't you sign your name to your post? Why are you "Anonymous"?? Maybe YOU'RE a troll.......
7:23
Knowing Adam's work ethic, a lot of thought and depth would have gone into the presentation of his very important Trespassing CD; whether it be the front or back cover. It's sold to several millions of people around the world. You seriously think he had taken it so lightly and frivolously? Being a perfectionist, he would have given more than 100% thought into the making and presentation of his CD. After all, he worked his butt off on the music so why would he not finish it off with a bang. The covers are quite significant in terms of appeal and sales. So to say, "It ain't deep.." and joking about the photo-shoot...kind of diminishes the importance Adam places on the Trespassing CD. He views his work and his fans with high esteem and great depth. :)
Lam-my
Reading the posts, there was no one who ever said he/she is offended by the back cover but someone saying "if they are offended". I don't find any trolls here but bonafide fans who are disappointed with the back cover and the ones who have apprehensions about gifting to those who were put off before and became lukewarm or stopped being fans thus might be critical again. It's mind boggling how people can misinterpret and judge others as trolls. No one I found here who is not a fan. Geez!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! :)
HAPPY ADAM'S DAY!!! :)
Lam-my
Just saw a close-up photo of ADAM wearing the same coat he wore at MTV EMA and in that same back cover and this time it was buttoned up. So the collars look like a stand up turtle neck and shows it is really so fit from the chest which is up to where it shows. So, it is the actual shape and fit of the said coat on ADAM. And since he got slimmer with his juicing, he does have a svelte figure with this coat buttoned all the way up.
"Disappointed" is an odd term to use is describing feelings about the back cover. Disappointed about what? That it's not another glamour shot? Adam isn't always interested in doing "pretty boy" photos. This one suits many of the songs on the "dark" side of the album. Mysterious and moody and yes, maybe even humble. I LOVE IT!. And I fully realize that we don't all have to agree.
DRG
WTF . . I can't ever remember buying or not buying a CD because of the photos . . these people are kidding right? Also I think you can remove the photo . DUH!
I like the comments on what people think the photo represents . . that Adam always expanding our minds. Can't wait for my CD...
@ Lam-my I love you but I thinkyou are going over the edge a little. Obviously @ 7:23 was making a light hearted joke.
Ease up.
2:39
Well thanks for...I love you. :) Okay, it's supposed to be light-hearted. I did sense it, about the boots getting wet. If it had stopped right there, I would have thought it even cute; but to say, "it ain't deep", it's just not in line with the context and even disrespectful to the commenters, myself included, who were really trying to make some sense of this unique, mysterious back cover picture of Adam. Anyway, thank you; might have "gone over the edge a little". LOL. :)
Lam-my
On today's Rolling Stone thread, Adam says he still feels like an outsider; I've not read the actual article, just from the comments. Now, do you see its representation depicted on the covered-face back cover photo...And is it still "it ain't that deep" to you? :)
Lam-my
@ Lam-my Nope still don't see connection. Adam is impulsive. I think he sat down with stacks of possible back cover photos and sifted through them till he saw that one and said This is the one.
It's dramatic, coat and hat look great and sun starburst is cool.
Less than a minute of non angst filled introspection. Just "It's cool" I'm not an over analyzer, sometimes a photo is just a photo and generally reflects the photographer's mind set, not the subjects. JMO okay?
P.S. I don't like the coat, pointy shoulders and skin tight looong sleeves are not fashionable, just weird. But I love the fella wearing the coat, he just has eclectic fashion taste.
His choice. I wear some pretty out there stuff myself when the occasion is right and get an occasional WTF from my friends.
2:51
Of couse he would have gone through stacks and stacks of photos and precisely, why did he pick one with his face covered? Okay I accept that you think that it just appealed to him and nothing more, that's fine. I accept your opinion. But an anon suggested, "It ain't that deep, folks." As if indirectly saying that it is silly for some of us to hypothesise so much. Isn't the anon imposing her view on some of us who think there may be a deeper underlying meaning to the picture? So I was merely replying to her contradiction, not trying to impose my views. So there is no necessity to ask me if your opinion is okay.
Lam-my
@ Lam-my As someone else said we are notorious for talking everything to death on this site. 192 comments about the back of an album! Really !
I don't remember what time Anon.
(It's really not that deep) posted.
And I'm not going to look it up. But did you notice she made her statement once and then let it go?
That's my kind of girl or guy. Probably a guy, they are less
verbal. A tempest in a teapot, I agree, it's not that deep.
7:57
Deep or not is not the real issue here and talking a subject to death is also not what I view it as. We, most of us here actually enjoy this kind of opiniated chats which might appear unnecessary to others. I'd say it's quite similar to talking on Twitter, same subject that can last all day. If someone enjoys doing something be it anything, okay, just for example, some people love painting or playing the piano hours on end; they would never consider it as doing it to death. So the same for me about talking to some really nice people here; doesn't have to be deep and certainly, not talking it to death. By the way, that's why I have not taken into account nor mention the number of comments...so be it even if it reaches even 300! It doesn't matter if it's just about an Adam CD cover; the topic is not that important. We just enjoy talking about Adam; simple as that.
Lam-my
Maybe Adam was simply thanking the Universe...a prayer. He did mention something like thanking the Universe for putting him on his remarkable journey of life, in his summary, in the Trespassing box-set. :)
Lam-my
It can also stand for a closure of a milestone in his life. :)
Lam-my
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