Adam Lambert has offered more details about his forthcoming new album.

The singer will release 'The Original High' later this year as the follow-up to 2012's 'Trespassing'.

In a new interview with Hunger, the US star said that the record will tone down theatrics and up the darkness.

Lambert said: "This album was executive produced by Max Martin and Shellback and they helped me keep a very cohesive sound and mood throughout. Sonically it feels more contemporary than my previous material. It’s definitely pop but not bubblegum.

"We have avoided camp and theatrics and have favoured a darker, more grounded vibe, and at the same time, it will make you dance! Lyrically, it’s very very personal, the album has an overall bittersweet feel to it. Vocally, I think it’s my most tasteful, sophisticated work to date. With Max’s guidance, I approached a lot of it with more restraint than in the past.

"Instead of being overly specific, most of the songs are more esoteric and so they’re open to interpretation. I’m curious to hear about the individual meaning that people find in the songs dependent on their own situation.

"The first single ['Ghost Town'] feels like the perfect introduction to The Original High. It establishes itself in a very earthy, vulnerable way and transforms into a hypnotic dream full of surreal imagery and set to a minimal yet massive deep house beat. The hook will worm its way into your ears after the first listen. Get ready!"

The singer also undertook a photoshoot with Rankin for the magazine.

Lambert meanwhile will unveil his next single 'Ghost Town' on April 21.

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