Aftermath (Adam Lambert song)

"Aftermath"
Single by Adam Lambert
from the album For Your Entertainment
Released March 8, 2011 (2011-03-08)
Format digital download
Genre Pop rock, dance-pop
Length 4:23
Label RCA, Jive
Writer(s) Adam Lambert, Alisan Porter, Ferras, Prince Ben, Ely Rise
Producer Howard Benson
Adam Lambert singles chronology
"Fever"
(2010)
"Aftermath"
(2011)
"Sleepwalker"
(2011)

"Aftermath" is a song by American pop vocalist and American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. The song was written by Lambert, Alisan Porter, Ferras, Prince Ben, Ely Rise and produced by Howard Benson for Lambert's debut album, For Your Entertainment. It was released as a charity single on March 10, 2011.[1]

Contents

Background

'Aftermath' is a rock-anthem that shows off Lambert’s spectacular range - with his lower register very prominent and his now-familiar riffing on the high notes.

The uplifting message in the lyrics to 'Aftermath' is touching without being sappy. It is, as Lambert has said, a self-empowerment anthem. And what better song to bring attention to the Trevor Project while also providing encouragement and support to LGBTQ youth and anyone with self-esteem issues.

Critical reception

Robbie Daw from Idolator said, "We’re digging the dreamy feel of the Billboard remix of “Aftermath,” particularly the parts where Adam’s upper range is more prevalent. That said, we love the album version, too, and we really can’t place one above the other."[2] Pat Ryder said, "Maybe it's not perfect, but overall 'Aftermath: Remix' is a good effort by Billboard. Clearly Lambert is happy with the mix and eager to promote it to bring attention to the universal message and to the Trevor Project".

Track listing

Digital download[3]
  1. "Aftermath (Billboard Remix)" – 5:24

Personnel

Source:[4]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] 20

Release history

Country Date Version
Worldwide 08 March 2011[6] Digital download

References