Take One (Adam Lambert album)

Take One is a compilation album featuring pre-American Idol recordings by Adam Lambert. It was released on November 17, 2009, by Hi Fi Recordings. The album consists of tracks Lambert recorded during his time as a session musician and working with various songwriters and producers. Take One was released commercially following Lambert's success on the eighth season of American Idol. The album contains songs that showcase Lambert's vocal ability and early musical style, spanning genres such as pop, rock, and funk. It is not considered an official studio album by Lambert and was released independently of his involvement or approval. While it provided fans with an opportunity to hear Lambert's earlier work, it did not chart significantly and is viewed primarily as a collection of demo recordings.