For Your Entertainment
by Adam Lambert
  • Record Label: 19/RCA
  • Release Date: Nov 23, 2009
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 220 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 191 out of 220
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 220
  3. Negative: 21 out of 220

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  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 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 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. SkylarZ
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    Love the energy of this cd. It makes you want to move. Adam's voice is so good. The range and power of Adams voice leaves one breathless.
  3. FaytH.
    Jan 7, 2010
    9
    Glam rock, a rock genre that's literally extinct before I was born, but now I can proudly named the new succesor of it, Mr. Adam 'G'Lambert. The vocal powerhouse didn't dissapoint in his debut album, cranking up tunes that were done in a basic formula but in a whole new level (better of course). Despite the repetitive nature of this album, it definitely stands out Glam rock, a rock genre that's literally extinct before I was born, but now I can proudly named the new succesor of it, Mr. Adam 'G'Lambert. The vocal powerhouse didn't dissapoint in his debut album, cranking up tunes that were done in a basic formula but in a whole new level (better of course). Despite the repetitive nature of this album, it definitely stands out (also in a good way). With upbeat and infectious songs like 'For Your Entertainment' and 'Fever', ballads like 'Time For Miracles' and 'Whatya Want From Me' that compliments his true vocal arrangement and a suprisingly resemblance with Mika in 'Music Again', this album is hands down the most entertaining album ever from any post-idol album ... period.… Expand
  4. AerynS
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    It's a brilliant album. Addictive, fun and catchy. It spans so many genres of music that it can sit happily in it's own playlist without ever being monotonous. It has it's unique sound that's both nostalgic and new. It's fun and it's touching. And the icing on this triple chocolate cake of an album is Lambert's sublime creamy vocals. The only reason I It's a brilliant album. Addictive, fun and catchy. It spans so many genres of music that it can sit happily in it's own playlist without ever being monotonous. It has it's unique sound that's both nostalgic and new. It's fun and it's touching. And the icing on this triple chocolate cake of an album is Lambert's sublime creamy vocals. The only reason I gave this album a 9, is because I don't think it fair to give any debut album, no matter how good, a 10 - every new artist needs room to grow.… Expand
  5. MattyH.
    Dec 7, 2009
    10
    Adam Lambert has released the most diverse record from an "Idol"-alum. From dance tracks like "If I Had U" to ballads like "Sleepwalker", all the songs are great. There's not a single skip.
  6. afinemess7
    Feb 21, 2011
    7
    Really good debut album for major debut singer career of Adam Lambert! All songs is Great and can listen ,dance ,sing and scream without doubt! CHEERS ADAM
  7. GagaForGhibli
    May 28, 2012
    8
    Great Choice Of Singles
    Great Voice
    Great Debut Album
  8. azooz
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    great album full of good songs like for your entertainment,fever,whataya want from me and there is so much glam rock influence in the album you can tell that by listening to the songs
  9. NealM
    Nov 28, 2009
    4
    Their are some catchy songs here, but if you see who has contributed to the album in terms of writing the songs, you'll soon find that Adam sounds like a bit of an impersonator. Track one "Music Again" written by Justin Hawkins from the Darkness sees Adam trying to sound like Hawkins. On "Soaked" written by Matt Bellamy, Adam tries so hard to sound like Muse, without success, and so Their are some catchy songs here, but if you see who has contributed to the album in terms of writing the songs, you'll soon find that Adam sounds like a bit of an impersonator. Track one "Music Again" written by Justin Hawkins from the Darkness sees Adam trying to sound like Hawkins. On "Soaked" written by Matt Bellamy, Adam tries so hard to sound like Muse, without success, and so it continues through the album. As far as the AMA affair, I think that Adam needs to realize that being controversial is not always a good thing. Who cares if he is gay, but most people don't want to watch him kissing men, and he was definitely over confident from his Idol experience, because his performance and singing was awful. Adam's instant success has gotten to his head and maybe he needs to complete his apprenticeship first, just like normal artists do, before he stretches the boundaries.… Expand
  10. JalexD
    Nov 26, 2009
    0
    I've heard considerably positive things about this record, but after actually giving it a few spins, I can't help but think it's being mostly appreciated by those who have only a superficial knowledge of music at best. This is only 'glam' in the way that image reigns supreme here (FAR supreme over actual musical substance). Neither the music nor lyrics even bother I've heard considerably positive things about this record, but after actually giving it a few spins, I can't help but think it's being mostly appreciated by those who have only a superficial knowledge of music at best. This is only 'glam' in the way that image reigns supreme here (FAR supreme over actual musical substance). Neither the music nor lyrics even bother to be pretentious, instead merely slumping along tune by tune. I will recognize that this isn't commonly covered musical ground these days, but it's nothing short of a cheap disgrace to the names I've seen cited in terms of quality.… Expand
  11. sm
    Nov 27, 2009
    0
    This guy represents everything wrong with today's society. A total dirtbag that contributes nothing good to society. This moron, like other idol contestants, has done nothing to earn his so called fame. At least the other winners have some semblance of gratitude. This moron is about as vain and arrogant as they come.
  12. Jenn
    Dec 7, 2009
    6
    This album is alright, but I feel like Adam individuality got lost in a lot of the songs. For instance, for the first half of the title track, "For Your Entertainment", I probably wouldn't have recognized it was Adam if no one told me it was his song. Adam has great vocals, so I don't know why the producers decided to mess with them so much. It's also disappointing that This album is alright, but I feel like Adam individuality got lost in a lot of the songs. For instance, for the first half of the title track, "For Your Entertainment", I probably wouldn't have recognized it was Adam if no one told me it was his song. Adam has great vocals, so I don't know why the producers decided to mess with them so much. It's also disappointing that Adam wrote on so few of the tracks. I'd prefer if he wrote more of his own material instead of singing rejects from Pink, Lady Gaga, and Muse. Hopefully, he'll get more creative control on his second album.… Expand
  13. Mikes
    Nov 23, 2009
    0
    Awful!!! I hope this "guy" just disappears!
  14. JamesD.
    Nov 23, 2009
    0
    Just a noisy mess, in which Adam does not sound like himself at all. It's an amateurish, almost pre-schoolish attempt at electropop.
  15. SiM
    Nov 24, 2009
    0
    It's not necessarily as bad as a 0, but all these 10s are ridiculous, and i feel the need to balance it Something for everyone? Really? And as for being eclectic, i don't think there is anything on this album you can't call pop.
  16. Chakra
    Nov 19, 2010
    0
    This is a guy that screeches in every song. Every song is a cast off from a real artist's trash bin. Don't waste your money on this cd. Its just a novelty like William Hung's.
  17. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    5
    Unfortunately, this album is far from perfect. Could be much better. So disappointing.
  18. JanetL
    Dec 7, 2009
    9
    Amazing vocals to less than perfect mixing.
  19. KathyK.
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    More good songs on this CD than most. Some of the songs are very clever and catchy...good to dance to. Some are slow and tender. What a nice variety!
  20. ConnieB
    Jan 7, 2010
    9
    Wonderful but not as good as it could have been. Next time make sure his voice shines and is not covered up by the background noise, please.
  21. WaltC
    Nov 25, 2009
    8
    It is just me or is Adam channeling Freddie Mercury big time here? I like it.
  22. BrandonS.
    Dec 23, 2009
    7
    His vocals are superb as one would suspect. However he has a little bit of Mika syndrome here with his tracks chipping off melodies from all sorts of various influences from Radiohead to Queen to Britney Spears. You never feel as though anything outside of the vocals are his. I swear though, once he shakes off the shackles of whatever is keeping him in the box he's gonna be fire.
  23. SharonD
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    It's the first music I've really liked since the 80s. And I've been around a long time (70 years).
  24. Jon
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    An eclectic mix of sounds, ranging from pop, rock, dance, retro glam, etc. Lambert is a musical chameleon here, which is part of why this record is so brilliant. There's something here for everybody, and not many people can pull off such a record with such an amazing voice.
  25. StellaP
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    Every song is terrific, this is one helluva great album!
  26. LynnD
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    This is a fantastic debut collection that shows off Lambert's versatility as an artist. It highlights his amazing vocals as well as the varying sides of his personality. It's all Adam, but like the rest of us, he's not one dimensional. Although some may wish he had picked one style and ran with it, the album's variety is one of its greatest assets. There's This is a fantastic debut collection that shows off Lambert's versatility as an artist. It highlights his amazing vocals as well as the varying sides of his personality. It's all Adam, but like the rest of us, he's not one dimensional. Although some may wish he had picked one style and ran with it, the album's variety is one of its greatest assets. There's something for everyone and every mood. It's one of the few albums that I can honestly say that I like nearly every song.… Expand
  27. SarahK
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    My favorite CD in a long time. Definitely entertaining!
  28. MandyW
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    OK, but everything I was hoping for but wildly good. My guess? The people who Zero the album are people who just hate the guy - who has, nonetheless, enormous vocal talent.
  29. doug
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    I love Adam's amazing vocals that's at the core of this eclectic album.. enjoyed all the songs!
  30. Colleen
    Dec 1, 2009
    9
    I wish "Mad World" had been included on this CD. Although I like it, I would've liked something along that line that was less "produced" and more just Adam's amazing vocals featured. (This is why I gave this CD a 9 rather than a 10).
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    The songs sound great but feel strangely stuffy--Entertainment seems like a disc that was overthought.
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  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.
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  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.
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