Lily Allen – It’s Not Me, It’s You Review
I remember when Lily Allen was known only for her talent and straightforward music. Right before Amy Winehouse hit it big and overshadowed. Before she was known for blogging her feelings about her weight gain. Before her media back-n-forth with Katy Perry about who’s more real. It sucks. I like Lily Allen and sucks that she allows herself to get pulled into the media machine. Then again, maybe it’s all about the machine.
So finally, we get to read something on Lily that is not publicity driven, but talent driven. Her new album It’s Not Me, It’s You, released Feb 9th (less than 2 weeks ago). It’s been a long wait considering all the b.s in between, but this album is good. Too short, but good nevertheless. A little while ago she had released a version of Britney’s Womanizer, included after the post.
The songs: Everyone’s At It, a song saying that everyone’s at the drugs, whether it be anti-depressants or lines. I like the chorus, it’s a banging of piano chords with Allen whispering “Everyone’s At It”. Not Fair is more of the usual Lily Allen sound, with a slight giddy-up flare during the chorus. 22 is more pop-sounding with a predictable chorus.
My Faves: Back To The Start and Never Gonna Happen.
Overall, I would say this is an okay album from Lily Allen. Her sound has evolved from her 2006 album. This album leaves the Ska influence of Allen’s first album Alright, Still behind and goes into the Electronica world. She keeps her sarcastic and straightforward sense of humour. She doesn’t seem to be the foul mouth bike riding, converse wearing girl anymore. Now, she’s the foul mouth, heel wearing, vintage shopping, fashion show attending girl. I think this album is the middle stage between who Lily Allen started out to be and where she’s going to be. She’s not quite there yet though…
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