Hi Fi records is planning to release an album full of Adam Lambert’s songs that were recorded before he was ever on reality TV…but, there are several problems with the whole thing. It all started when Hi Fi made their intentions known. Lambert then responded, via the press, that these are not actually his songs but mere studio recordings which no longer reflect where he is musically - he contents they were meant to be demos for other singers.

The record company responded with a memo that suggests Lambert had a hand in writing most of the songs. Lambert promptly changed his tune (pun intended) at this point, saying the demos were indeed his…but, he doesn’t want them to be released.

Despite this, Hi Fi isn’t done by a long shot. Now the company is alleging that Lambert was actually signed with them in February 2008 - before Adam ever auditioned for American Idol. This sheds a whole new light on Lambert’s status at the time of his Idol audition. If he was released from the contract at the time, fine. If he wasn’t…well, somebody (and probably a lot of somebodies) could easily end up in court.

You see, singers who are signed can’t participate in American Idol. That’s against the rules, against the premise and against everything the show stands for - making money off the talent they “discover.” If Hi Fi can produce the contract, it certainly puts a whole new spin on the status of Lambert’s musical career. View the company’s statement here.