Lily Allen – Alright, Still
Wow. The debut CD from Lily Allen is an absolute pop masterpiece. Smart, fun, tender, sharp, witty – it’s a mishmash of so many influences, and it all comes together brilliantly. Lyrically she’s phenomenal, but good Lord, do not get on this chick’s bad side, or else you’ll be eviscerated and humiliated on her next record. There’s not a clunker to be found, just quality from beginning to end. I don’t really want to describe it much further, because I’d spoil the surprises you’ll discover listening to this album. And this is yet another example both of why girls from middle America are boring beyond belief and why I miss London very much. Go get you some Lily.


Update: The nominees for the 2006 Mercury Prize were released today, and Lily Allen was not on the list. A rather unanimous WTF? has been the reply across the UK. Scritti Politti? For real, you're not taking the piss? Boo.
- posted by Liebs @ 9:43 PM