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"Better Than I Know Myself" is a song by American pop recording artist Adam Lambert from his upcoming second studio album.[1] The song was released as the album's lead single on December 20, 2011. It will impact US mainstream radio on January 12, 2012.[2] The song was written by Claude Kelly, Cirkut, Ammo and Dr. Luke.[3]
Background and composition
On December 15, 2011 RCA Records announced that "Better Than I Know Myself" would serve as the lead single from Adam Lambert's upcoming second studio album, Trespassing due for March 2012.[1] The following day the song premiered in full online. The song was released via iTunes on December 20, 2011 in the United States.
"Better Than I Know Myself" is an electro-pop ballad.[4] The instrumentation consists of a thumping bass beat, a keyboard, and "retro synth washes" as described by Bill Lamb of About.com.[5] Lyrically, the song revolves around romantic regret.[5] Adam Lambert sings about "a lover who knows you inside and out".[4]
Critical reception
"Better Than I Know Myself" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Contessa Gayles of AOL Music Blog wrote, "The 'American Idol' star's new mid-tempo track is a Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly production about a lover who knows you inside and out" and called the song an "epic piano ballad". She also complimented Adam Lambert's "gifted vocals".[4] Bill Lamb of About.com said, "Adam Lambert's voice is a unique and powerful instrument, but when the song and production are dull, even the best voice can't completely turn things around."[5] Liz Barker of MTV called the song "one of Adam's biggest, boldest and most beautiful tracks to date".[6]
Chart performance
In the United States, the song debuted at number seventy-six on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated January 7, 2012, before its official radio add date.[7]
Track listing
- Digital download[8]
- "Better Than I Know Myself" – 3:36
Charts
| Chart (2011–12) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 56 |
| Finland (Finland's Official List)[10] | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 76 |
Radio and release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | December 20, 2011[8] | Digital download | 19 Recordings, RCA Records |
| United States | January 23, 2012[11] | Adult contemporary radio airplay | |
| January 24, 2012[2] | Mainstream radio airplay |
References
- ^ a b "Global Superstar Adam Lambert To Release Highly Anticipated Second Album 'Trespassing' On March 20th, 2012". RCA Records. RCA Records. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- ^ a b "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 2011-12-21. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ^ "Adam Lambert Announces "Better Than I Know Myself" As Lead 'Trespassing' Single". 2011-11-19. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ a b c Gayles, Contessa (16 December 2011). "Adam Lambert 'Better Than I Know Myself' Song Debuts". AOL. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ a b c Lamb, Bill. "Review: Adam Lambert - Better Than I Know Myself". About.com. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ Barker, Liz (19 December 2011). "New Song: Adam Lambert, 'Better Than I Know Myself'". MTV. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
- ^ a b "US Billboard Hot 100: Biggest Jump". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Better Than I Know Myself - Single by Adam Lambert". iTunes Store. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ "Adam Lambert: Better Than I Know Myself on Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. B.Biz. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Adam Lambert: Better Than I Know Myself". Finland's Official List. IFPI Finland. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ http://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases