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I’m not kidding when I say Adam Lambert’s upcoming concert at The Fillmore Charlotte is sold out. I’m also not kidding when I say that his new song is not good.
The video for “If I Had You” looks like a poor man’s combination of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody.”
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This article appears in Jun 15-21, 2010.
Jeff Hahne became the music editor for Creative Loafing Charlotte in March 2007. He graduated with a degree in journalism and minor in Spanish from Auburn University in 1997. Since then he has worked for... More by Jeff Hahne
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WHAT??? I love, love this song and video!~ I think it is a blast, fun, and exactly as campy and crazy as was planned on. Compared to MJ Thriller? That doesn’t even make sense–like comparing granola to Krispy Kremes. Just don’t bother.
I couldn’t disagree with you more. This song will be the feel good song of the summer. It is upbeat, catchy and the vocals are amazing. It is something new and fresh. Get ready for the glam!