High Drama
by Adam Lambert
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 2023
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
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  1. Oscar11
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    I was a skeptic, but this album blew me away, some covers took my breath away in the best sense of the word. Adam once again proved that his vocals are unmatched and his creativity is amazing! I was specially captivated by the "I'm a Man" time machine.
  2. RhapsodyGlam
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    It's just such a brilliant album!
    I love it so much. The vocals and how some of the songs were turned around is just fantastic!
    Adam's version of west coast is just BRILLIANT
  3. theosgma
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Brilliant album. Adam Lambert has the best vocals on the planet. Wonderful selection of songs to cover showing the variety of his tone and interpretive prowess.
  4. Alex555
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    I love it! Chandelier, West Coast, My Attic, Ordinary World, Getting Older, I Can't Stand the Rain ... Everything! Incredible vocals!
  5. Sizzling
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An eclectic mix of old and new favorites that are masterfully re-interpreted. Adam Lambert is the right artist to do the songs justice by putting his own vocal spin on them. A treat.… Expand
  6. Coxmjc23
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Best Album So Far This Year And Adam Lambert Slays It Everytime hunni!!!!!!
  7. Andreemusic
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Adam Lambert's voice is incredible, I think he knew how to choose the songs very well to make an album of covers by other artists, let's hope and he is encouraged to make an album with unpublished songs
  8. Ginil
    Mar 5, 2023
    0
    This album had zero originality. I'm so disappointed with Adam! He could do better
  9. Blackqueen3035
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Love this, Adam has an incredible voice and the album is so good. Faves at the moment are West Coast, Ordinary World and My Attic.
  10. Melisende
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Adam is known for taking songs & re-interpreting them to make them feel fresh. There were several songs that were new to me and some had such a different take - they may as well have been new. Adam's vocal range, tone & musicality is second to none. There simply is no better male pop singer, and whether he's singing covers or originals, I'm there for it.
  11. Lladden
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adam’s ability to interpret a song is unparalleled! He clearly works on his craft, because his voice has gotten to her, fuller, most exquisite with age. His song writing skills and vision were stellar on his previous cd Velvet, but this album showcases another side to his versatile talent!!… Expand
  12. dianik
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    I think Adam is the most talented vocalist in music right now. His control, range, tone - they're all off the charts. True High Drama

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. AllMusic
    Mar 3, 2023
    70
    More often than not, he delivers on High Drama, particularly on the insistent glitter march of "Holding Out for a Hero" and a smoldering electro makeover of "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me."
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  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Feb 24, 2023
    80
    Come for the drama, but stay and swoon for Lambert’s intoxicating, heartfelt closer: Dinah Washington’s Mad About the Boy.
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  3. Clash Music
    Feb 24, 2023
    70
    Adam Lambert doesn’t do subtle, he is theatrical through and through – and we are here for it. The gravitas towards all things dramatic is ever present throughout his latest offering ‘High Drama’ – an album of bold reimagined tracks personally curated by the singer himself.
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