"New Eyes" is a song by American singer Adam Lambert, released as the second single from his album Velvet on May 15, 2019. It was co-written by Lambert with Paris Carney and Jamie Sierota. The song's music video was released the same day.[1] Lambert performed the song on the season 17 finale of American Idol on May 19.
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| Single by Adam Lambert | ||||
| from the album Velvet | ||||
| Released | May 15, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | Empire | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jamie Sierota | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "New Eyes" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editLambert said in 2018 that he had been inspired by "glam and classic rock from the '70s and '80s" when writing material for his upcoming album.[1] He also called it the start of a "new era", as he "reached out" to new writers and artists during the process.[2] He formally announced the release on May 7.[3]
Sound
editAccording to Billboard writer Stephen Daw, "New Eyes" is "a fusion of modern and '70s rock where the singer embraces his new sound, and his new perspective".[4]
Critical reception
editThe Official Charts Company's Helen Ainsley called the song an "effortlessly cool, sleek song featuring a rhythmic guitar hook and a heavy, pulsing drum-beat [...] somewhere between Slow Hands by Niall Horan and Nick Jonas' Jealous".[5] Mike Nied of Idolator said Lambert's "gratitude [towards a new lover] bubbles over on the instantly memorable chorus".[1]
Music video
editThe music video was released on May 15, 2019, and directed by Miles & AJ. It features psychedelic visuals and ends with a notice of "to be continued".[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[6] | 36 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Nied, Mike (May 15, 2019). "Groovy! Adam Lambert Introduces 4th LP 'Velvet' With 'New Eyes'". Idolator. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ "Adam Lambert announces new single 'New Eyes'". Arizona Daily Star. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (May 7, 2019). "Adam Lambert Announces the Arrival of a 'New Era' With New Single Next Week". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (May 15, 2019). "Adam Lambert Kicks Off His 'Velvet' Album Era With Classic Rock-Tinged 'New Eyes': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Ainsley, Helen (May 14, 2019). "Adam Lambert launches a new era with classic-rock inspired single New Eyes: First listen preview". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. July 1, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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