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For Your Entertainment
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 220 Ratings

  • Summary: The runner-up in season eight of American Idol releases his debut album.

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Whataya Want From Me
Hey, slow it down Whataya want from me? Whataya want from me? Yeah, I'm afraid Whataya want from me? Whataya want from me? There might've been a... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    If For Your Entertainment's material sometimes wears him rather than vice versa, he's still the belle of what turns out to be one heck of a glitter-pop ball.
  2. AllMusic
    80
    Lambert sounds larger than life on these, just like he wants to be, and if there’s no sense of danger here, at least there’s a lot of pure pop pleasure here, more than any immediate post-Idol album has ever delivered.
  3. The A.V. Club
    75
    Lambert’s ambition and undeniable vocal chops make it easy to forgive an occasionally over-reaching record that ultimately feels like a rough draft for an interesting career.
  4. Slant Magazine
    70
    Over the course of the album's 14 tracks, Lambert struts and vamps and brings a real sense of spectacle to his vocal performances.
  5. Chicago Tribune
    63
    It’s a series of hedged bets. It stuffs Lambert into a box of formulas that keep his musical flamboyance in check.
  6. Rolling Stone
    60
    The songs sound great but feel strangely stuffy--Entertainment seems like a disc that was overthought.
  7. The New York Times
    40
    This is an overwrought, clunky, only sparingly entertaining record, constantly in argument with itself. Worse, 'For Your Entertainment' isn’t an ambitious flop, it’s a conservative one.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 96
  3. Negative: 6 out of 96
  1. GinaS
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    Adam Lambert's debut album is aptly titled. Rarely do I buy full CDs, as I only like a few tracks as a rule. On FYE, I'm hard Adam Lambert's debut album is aptly titled. Rarely do I buy full CDs, as I only like a few tracks as a rule. On FYE, I'm hard pressed to even pick my favorite songs. There are only one or two that I don't love (Time for Miracles doesn't really fit with the vibe of the other songs) Lambert's vocals are incredible, and his dance tunes make great workout songs. This is a great album, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  2. jordanh
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    This is a highly eclectic collection of sounds, rhythms and off the wall vocals that only an artist with the creativity and talent of adam This is a highly eclectic collection of sounds, rhythms and off the wall vocals that only an artist with the creativity and talent of adam lambert could produce. i applaud his versatility; as well as the artistic and vocal sensibility to be able to elicit the full gamut of emotions from the listener.… Expand
  4. LibertyBell
    Dec 11, 2009
    10
    I started to listen to music again, thanks to this album! Glad there is different types of music sounds and enjoy all the cuts. Favorite is Strut.
  5. SylviaJ
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    I enjoy all the songs...it's what I love about Adam - a wide range, great vocals and fun.
  6. NosterToaster
    Apr 11, 2013
    9
    An amazing pop album debut from season eight runner up of American Idol, Adam Lambert. There is not one bad song on the album. Picking aAn amazing pop album debut from season eight runner up of American Idol, Adam Lambert. There is not one bad song on the album. Picking a favorite is pretty much impossible, but stand out tracks include: "Whataya Want From Me", "Aftermath", "If I Had You" and "Sleepwalker".… Expand
  7. Juliakay337
    Mar 19, 2012
    8
    It's not a great album, but it's a good album. When it first came out, I listened to it over and over again, and now I seem to have put it toIt's not a great album, but it's a good album. When it first came out, I listened to it over and over again, and now I seem to have put it to rest. It may not stand the test of time, but it's got some dance-able hits, nice ballads, creativity, and Adam's incredible voice.… Expand
  8. Mikes
    Nov 23, 2009
    0
    Awful!!! I hope this "guy" just disappears!

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#9 Most Discussed Album of 2009