New York Times
As on “Idol” his finest moments here are also the most straightforward. “Soaked,” written by Matthew Bellamy of Muse, is a slow, luscious power ballad that could have been sung by Celine Dion. And on “Time for Miracles” Mr. Lambert suggests David Bowie’s softer moments.
Jon Caramanica
Rolling Stone
On American Idol, Lambert proved that he could rock just as loud as Axl Rose and deliver vocals as tender as Jeff Buckley’s; and on the American Idols Live! tour, the "rock gawd" turned David Bowie's "Fame" into a playful, sexual romp. Though Lambert's debut disc is still untitled, Rolling Stone reports the singer has divulged collaborations with producers -- Ryan Tedder (Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson), Claude Kelly (Lady Gaga), and Dr. Luke (Britney Spears, Katy Perry) -- via Twiitter.