Glam Nation Live (2011) If there's any newish pop act worthy of a live release, it's American Idol runner-up Lambert, whose vocal acrobatics make this a terrific complement to… Adam Lambert Pop RCA
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GLAMBERT LIVE Adam Lambert
EW's GRADE
A-

Details Release Date: Mar 22, 2011; Lead Performance: Adam Lambert; Genre: Pop; Production: RCA

If there's any newish pop act worthy of a live release, it's American Idol runner-up Lambert, whose vocal acrobatics make this a terrific complement to his 2009 solo debut. Because he incubated before us in a perform-or-die setting, Lambert's ability to work a crowd is audible. Everything from his hit ''Whataya Want From Me'' to his take on ''Ring of Fire'' sizzles more than the too-too-perfect studio versions. Bonus: Glam Nation Live includes an expertly produced DVD of the concert. A–

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Originally posted Mar 16, 2011 Published in issue #1147 Mar 25, 2011 Order article reprints