Collection of pre-American Idol recordings. Shortly before he achievedglobal superstardom Adam and Madonna's guitarist, Monte Pittman,collaborated in the studio on a set of songs which give us an unfilteredview of an artist entering his prime. That material is now commerciallyavailable for the first time as the album Beg For Mercy. Sometimes referredto as the Citizen Vein Sessions, all of the songs on Beg For Mercy areoriginals, co-written by Adam and Monte. Adam's raw, honest vocals areperfectly supported by a superb pro team, including members of Madonna'sband.