“Last Friday I was surprised to find out that songs I recorded back in 2005 were being released. Since then I discovered the entire track listing, revealed online today. I was shocked to learn that songwriting demos of songs that I co-wrote and recorded over the past few years may be released in an album. Like a rough draft that a writer does before finishing a book, I did not intend my work on these demos to be heard by the public. I was unaware that anyone intended to release these recordings until I heard about it in the press, and I’m very disappointed by this entire situation.”
In other news pertaining to the popular Idol alumnus, a source close to the singer revealed exclusively to EW.com that Lambert recently met with acclaimed producer Linda Perry (Christina Aguilera, Pink, James Blunt); had writing sessions with Idol judge and in-demand songwriter Kara DioGuardi and Grammy nominated Sam Sparro (“Black and Gold“); and hit the studio with One Republic’s Ryan Tedder, the white-hot tunesmith behind Leona Lewis’
“Bleeding Love,” Beyonce’s “Halo,” and Jordin Sparks’ latest single
“Battlefield.” It was previously reported that Lambert laid down some tracks with Lady Gaga producer RedOne.
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Quite a crazy quilt of producers he’s working with! Hope Kara comes up with something better than “No Boundaries.”
Oh wow! Linda Perry! DUDE! … Sad about the whole Hi Fi thing though.
It’s kinda crazy that Adam is finding out about all of this at the same time we are finding out about it. He had to learn the track listing from TMZ like everyone else! btw, Adam has also been writing with a lot of other songwriters (RedOne, Ferras) and others like Desmond Child have written for him. He’ll pick the best and go with them. I’m excited!
I am so excited that he is working with Linda Perry. She’s created a lot of hits. Also, Ryan Teddler?! Omg. i love him. He’s very good and I can’t wait for this Adam album. It seems like a lot of people are working with him. Super exciting.
I figured his earlier statement was just about Want. This is so unfair to him, can’t wait for his REAL album.
It’s official, Im not buying this album cause Adam doesnt want me to.
I figured his earlier statement was just about Want. This whole situation sucks for him. Can’t wait for his REAL album to come out.
This definitely shows that Adam doesn’t want us to buy it because he wants to bring the best to us rather than “rough draft”!! plus, he didn’t know it until he found it on the press!!! I will boycott Hi-Fi’s release. It is not because I don’t love Adam, but because what they’ve done is really low.
WOW Linda Perry? this album is going to be OFF THE HOOK!
BOO @ hifi doing this to him! I’m not buying the album…no way no how…
HiFi and Hecker are PARASITES. They are the scum of the earth. I REFUSE to buy anything released by them in the future…please everyone, do the same and pass it on!!!!!
yes, Michelle! The previous statement about not involved in writing is just about “Want”!! Because Adam didn’t know the list until today as we do, and, “Want” is not his work. He just lent the voice.
I can’t wait for the real album with his real music!!
…screw the fake one.
Something doesn’t sound right. He must have signed some sort of contract with them, or they wouldn’t be able to release these earlier songs.
I’m certainly waiting for the RCA Album as Adam’s official debut recording. HIFI won’t get a dime from me. Adam works very hard to make sure his performances are top notch. What HIFI is doing is a disgrace.
I knew it!! When Adam made the first statement he was only talking about the release of Want. I knew he did not know about the other tracks. Buy his real album in the fall!!!
This statement explicitly says what he said between the lines in his first statement: I don´t want these demos to be bought.
I understood you from the beginning, Adam!
Don´t worry, we will wait for your siiick album
How horrible that Adam had to learn about this latest development from TMZ — they didn’t even have the cajones to tell him themselves that they were changing their earlier rip-off plan to add different songs that he’d actually written. It’s really heinous that HiFi’s Hecker and Hilton are pond-scum-sucking bottom feeders working to tarnish Adam’s reputation to make money. I really wish more reputable entertainment news organizations would verify info before repeating slander from cretins like Hilton, Hecker, and TMZ. And I wish that we as entertainment consumers would be sophisticated enough to eye Hilton, TMZ etc with disbelief. This clarification by Adam should teach us all ONCE AGAIN not to believe everything we read. And btw– Adam, good luck with this great group of talent willing to work with you. Can’t wait to hear your first real album.
Jef, he probably signed a standard release form. It’s not rocket science to figure out
Kara NO pleae!
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Anxiously awaiting Adam’s fall release. Obvious to me that Adam wants fans to wait for it, so that, I will do. Sorry to Adam that those creepers are such jerks. Love Ya Adam!
Adam did not intend his work on these demos to be heard by the public,so I won’t but it.
Can’t wait for Adam’s debut album due this fall.
ROCK ON ADAM!!!!
Adam, you will get our support no matter what. Ryan Tedder? OMG! I love One Republic. Can’t wait for your new album.
To everyone who had doubts!
This proves that Adam does not want this Album to reflect him..
Hi-Fi should be ashamed of themselves! ugh how can they do that to Adam?
I will NOT be buying their stupid CD! and i will continue to spread the word around!
Adam will find that anyone who CAN will try to make a buck off his fabulousness and popularity.
Just typical greedy parasites trying to live off Adam’s name and talent in an underhanded way. Don’t purchase the HIfi album.
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It’s been a sad afternoon learning of MJ’s death. Thanks for posting this great news. I hope the new statement ends fan’s confusion and the negativity that was starting to trickle throughout the press. This album should be amazing!
Before ,I told everyone that if u have extra bucks, buy it, for the good of Adam. But after this news, PLS DON’T BUY!!!!
Out of respect for Adam, I won’t buy Hi-Fi’s knock off. I hope Kara does Adam a favor and DO NOT write anything for him album. She helped write “No Boundries”, which was absolute rubbish. Seems to me she just want some attention for herself