Adam Lambert Defends Album Cover

Having just released his new album artwork, Adam Lambert received his fair share of criticism for the glammed up self-portrait that graces the cover.

Taking it all in stride, the "American Idol" runner-up took time to respond - defending the look for his upcoming debut disc.

"Thank you to those who appreciate and understand that the album cover is deliberately campy," Lambert wrote this morning. "It's an omage [sic] to the past. It IS ridiculous.

"For those that don't get it: oh well…Glad to have gotten your attention. Androgyny. Rock n Roll," he adds.

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Enjoy the pictures of Adam Lambert and Katy Perry at the LA premiere of "This Is It" (October 27).