Adam Lambert Reveals Cover Art for New Album

If it feels like March 20th is a lifetime away, then you're probably an Adam Lambert fan. That is the day his long-awaited and highly-anticipated sophomore album titled "Trespassing" is scheduled for release. As we sit and wait, humming along to the song's first single "Better Than I Know Myself, Adam has generously thrown us a visual bone to chew on. It's the cover art for "Trespassing."

And what exactly is the significance of cover art? Just as the songs on the record depict what The Artist wants to convey through song, the cover art is the visual message an artist wants you to see. Many records have succeeded or failed based on the degree of synergy between the two. Simply stated, it's a very well thought-out representation of how Adam wants to marry his image with his sound.

For us fans, it's the bow on the present, the icing on the cake, and sprinkles (or should I say sparkles?) on the ice cream cone. Speaking of cake and ice cream, the singer is about to celebrate his 30th birthday this weekend. (Nothing over-the-hill-going on here!) Nice of him to give us yet another reason to celebrate.

It has been said that every picture tells a story and that art is in The Eye of the beholder. With that in mind, here's a few simple thoughts on the new cover.

Face it - Much like the For Your Entertainment cover art, Adam has decided to use his face as the canvas. He's already revealed that Trespassing will contain elements of his light and dark side, and his cover art reflects this - Note that the right side of his face is illuminated and the left side of his face is shadowed. (He did something similar with his first album art, only with one side of his face appearing feminine and other side masculine.)

And The Eyes have it - Hell yea! Admit it - they're the first thing you looked at (and probably still are). It's the "I dare you to let me in," stare. If the music is as intense and inviting as that luscious Lambert look, we're all in for a treat.

The color.....Yellow? - He used it for The Word 'Trespassing'. It's bold, attention-grabbing, and when splashed against a black background, is often used to issue a warning. On the other hand, Western countries view it as a symbol of joy and happiness. In Asia, it represents a sacred and imperial feeling, and Native Americans interpret it as a symbol of love and overcoming challenges.

However one sees it, the cover is unmistakably Adam and truly captures his essence and duality. Due credit goes to Adam's Art Director/Photographer and friend Lee Cherry, who photographed the cover art. Adam Gave Cherry a shout out when he unveiled the photo on Monday night:

"In addition to serving as Executive Producer of TRESPASSING, I'm also Creative Director. Lee Cherry is my Art Director and Photographer," he tweeted. In reply to Adam, Lee tweeted one simple, yet relevant word - "Mastermind!!!"

The perfect title for #3, perhaps?

"Better Than I Know Myself" is currently available on iTunes