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. The song was written by

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, Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey for Lambert's debut album, '' For Your Entertainment''. The song was written and recorded in 2009. It was released as the seventh and final single from the album on March 25, 2011. Germany was the only selected country where the single was released along with a music video; namely the live performance on the ''

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Critical reception

The song received positive reviews. Allmusic called the song "terrific pop" and added that it's "Tedder’s typically icy alienation." Entertainment Weekly was very positive, saying: "Lambert

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the chance to earn his power- ballad bona fides on the tense, atmospheric ‘Sleepwalker’." However LA Times called the song "a real throwaway."

Live performances

The song was included on the set list of Lambert's 2010 Glam Nation Tour. Lambert also performed the song on

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in late 2010.

Track listing

;CD single # "Sleepwalker" – 4:25 # "Aftermath" (Live at Glam Nation) – 4:23

Personnel

*Adam Lambert - vocals *

- songwriter and producer * Aimee Mayo - songwriter * Chris Lindsey - songwriter *

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Charts

Release history

References

{{Adam Lambert 2011 singles 2010s ballads Adam Lambert songs Songs written by Ryan Tedder Songs written by Aimee Mayo Songs written by Chris Lindsey 2009 songs Jive Records singles RCA Records singles Song recordings produced by Ryan Tedder