New Eyes (Adam Lambert song)
2019 single by Adam Lambert
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"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 | Jamie Sierota | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "New Eyes" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Lambert 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
Critical reception
The 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
The 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]
