Adam Lambert explains how new album explores complicated emotions 'Sometimes I feel guilty' 9 May 2026 Adam Lambert's new album reflects his "guilt" over "having fun or laughing" due to the "state of the world right now". Adam's album guilt Adam Lambert's new album reflects his "guilt" over "having fun or laughing". The 44-year-old singer - who shot to fame in 2009 after finishing as runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol - admitted that due to the "state of the world right now", he often feels guilty for enjoying himself and his new record Adam explores this.