Highly influential New York radio station Z100 has been spinning Adam Lambert's second single "Whataya Want From Me" for a week or two now. They completely bypassed his lead single, the title track of his just-released album For Your Entertainment, helping its status as an utter flop. Yet, it's easy to see why they jumped ahead."Whataya Want From Me" is everything that "For Your Entertainment" isn't; humble, warm, and hooky. Written by Swedish pop god Max Martin and pop's chief badass Pink, the song is about appreciating a person's love and support, while wanting their space (essentially, a "Because You Loved Me" for the mid-tempo millennium). It has a similar sound to Pink's spectacular hit "Sober", but it definitely has its own identity, thanks to Lambert's great vocals. He sounds sincere and soft, leaving the trademark histrionics at the door. After weeks of wailing on American Idol and the screeching that accompanied the debut single, this is a refreshing change for the runner-up.
As I much liked "For Your Entertainment", it wasn't enough to push me to listen to the abum. This track would certainly make me change my mind.
RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10
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