Aftermath (Adam Lambert song)

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Aftermath (Adam Lambert song) - Wikipedia

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"Aftermath"

Single by Adam Lambert

from the album For Your Entertainment

Released

March 8, 2011

Recorded

2010

Genre

Pop rock

Length

4:23

Label

RCA
Jive

Songwriter(s)

Adam Lambert
Alisan Porter
Ferras Alqaisi
Ely Rise

Producer(s)

Howard Benson
Billboard (remix)

Adam Lambert singles chronology

"Sure Fire Winners"
(2011)

"Aftermath"
(2011)

"Sleepwalker"
(2011)

Audio video

"Aftermath" on YouTube

Audio video

"Adam Lambert - Aftermath (Billboard Remix - Pseudo Video)" on YouTube

"Aftermath" is a song by American pop vocalist and American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. The song was written by Lambert, Alisan Porter, Ferras, Ely Rise and produced by Howard Benson for Lambert's debut album, For Your Entertainment. It was released as a charity single on March 10, 2011.^[1]

Background

'Aftermath' is a rock-anthem that shows off Lambert’s spectacular range - with his lower register very prominent and his now-familiar riffing on the high notes.

The uplifting message in the lyrics to 'Aftermath' is touching without being sappy. It is, as Lambert has said, a self-empowerment anthem. "And what better song to bring attention to the Trevor Project while also providing encouragement and support to LGBTQ youth and anyone with self-esteem issues[?]"

Critical reception

The album version received mixed reviews. Slant Magazine praised the vocals: "he favorably recalls some of the strongest '80s hair-metal vocalists like Axl Rose and David Coverdale. It's a style that suits Lambert well since it capitalizes on his vocal power and his flair for the dramatic."^[2] Allmusic called this song "anonymous" and "anthemic AAA pop."^[3] Detroit News disliked this song:"less effective than others (...) kind of "keep pushing on" claptrap every "Idol" album seems to be saddled with."^[4] Huffington Post wasn't positive and compared: "perhaps the lone glaringly weak track, hearkening regrettable Idol anthems like "No Boundaries."^[5]

However, the remix version was met with positive reviews. Robbie Daw from Idolator said, "We’re digging the dreamy feel of the Billboard remix of "Aftermath," particularly the parts where Adam’s upper range is more prevalent. That said, we love the album version, too, and we really can’t place one above the other."^[6] Pat Ryder said, "Maybe it's not perfect, but overall 'Aftermath: Remix' is a good effort by Billboard. Clearly Lambert is happy with the mix and eager to promote it to bring attention to the universal message and to the Trevor Project".

Live performances

The song was performed on Lambert's 2010 Glam Nation Tour during the "ballad" section of the show. Lambert also performed an acoustic rendition of the song on American Idol in 2011.

Track listing

Digital download^[7]

"Aftermath (Billboard Remix)" – 5:24

Personnel

Adam Lambert - songwriter and vocals
Alisan Porter - songwriter
Ferras - songwriter
Ely Rise - songwriter
Howard Benson - producer

Source:^[8]

Release history

Country	Date	Version
Worldwide	March 8, 2011^[9]	Digital download

References

^ "World Premiere of "Aftermath" Tomorrow!" Archived October 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Adamofficial.com. 8 March 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
^ "Review by Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-04-11. Retrieved 2010-04-11. Retrieved 25 December 2014
^ Allmusic review Retrieved 25 December 2014
^ Review by Detroid News Archived 2014-12-25 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 25 December 2014
^ Review by Huffington Post Retrieved 25 December 2014
^ "Adam Lambert Aftermath (Billboard Remix)". Idolator. Mar 9, 2011.
^ "Aftermath (Billboard Remix) - Single by Adam Lambert - Download Aftermath (Billboard Remix) - Single on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-03-08. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
^ For Your Entertainment (liner notes). Adam Lambert. RCA Records, Jive Records. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ "Aftermath (Billboard Remix) - Single by Adam Lambert". iTunes. 8 March 2011.

v t e Adam Lambert
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	For Your Entertainment Trespassing The Original High Velvet High Drama
Compilation albums	Season 8 Favorite Performances Take One
Live albums	Acoustic Live! Glam Nation Live
EPs	Velvet: Side A
Singles	"No Boundaries" "Time for Miracles" "For Your Entertainment" "Whataya Want from Me" "If I Had You" "Fever" "Aftermath" "Sleepwalker" "Better Than I Know Myself" "Never Close Our Eyes" "Trespassing" "Ghost Town" "Another Lonely Night" "Welcome to the Show" "Two Fux" "New Eyes" "Getting Older"
Other songs	"Lay Me Down" "Hands"
Concert tours	American Idols LIVE! Tour 2009 Glam Nation Tour The Original High Tour
Related articles	Queen + Adam Lambert Elliott Gilbert

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