ABOVE: Before he was famous: Adam Lambert in a 10 Commandments musical, with Val Kilmer, of course.

LISTEN: Adam Lambert-”Want”

Little known record label HiFi Recordings, one-time home to Avril Lavigne, Donny Osmond and Smashmouth, has announced plans to release an album by American Idol runner-up Adam Lamber-whether he likes it, or not.

The album, On with the Show, is composed of material Lambert recorded prior to his successful–and somewhat controversial–run on Idol. To the dismay of Lambert, and fans of his glam-rock image, the songs included on the album are ultra-glossy pop numbers full of cheesy keyboards and sappy lyrics more suited to a sensitive boy-bander than an aspiring rock star. Tracks from the album have already been leaked online, including lead single “Want,” currently streaming on the label’s website.

Sample lyric: “December/ Change of the weather/ You were by my side/Love is all we want/ Love, love, love.”

Uh-huh.

Embarrassing? You bet. Check out the lead single, “Want” above, then tell us what you think.