Lily Allen - Alright Still (CD 2006)

Stand out track - "Everythings just Wonderful" - genius!
Lets cut to the chase, the reason people like Lily Allen get so much publicity is because they are not the usual manufactured Pop Idol crap that the big record companies decide should be the music of choice for the young generation. Obviously she is gonna get compared to "the Streets" - nothing against Mike Skinner, but I think Lily has improved on this formula and added her own reggae/ska influences to bring us a wonderful summer soundtrack where she gets the message across to a wider audience. She can sing and commentate intelligently on life today, it really is a listening treat, fair play Lily, I dig it, my Mom digs it and my Nan says "its alright"........still.

I decided to buy this album as I love to sing along with Lily blasting in my car. She talks about every day situations which can be funny and also a bit far fetched too. She is such a great artist young and fresh and very cheeky with it. This is a wonderful album and im sure we are going to be seeing a lot more of this lady in the future. I read in a magazine recently that she has launched her own range of clothes at New Look. I will be soon heading down to my local store to have a gander. Super Duper Album highly recommended.

Lily allen daughter of Keith allen (well known for his role as the sherif in the new robin hood series) a typical londoner with the atitude to go with it within her music.
This Album is not only comical to brighten your day but in most areas very true to life. I seem to remember as a teenager going to a club and once i'd had a few to drink being the person you really didnt want to start on 'playing with fire' an apt line for how i was and come to think of it still am!!!
Well known tracks such as Smile and LDN (short for LONDON) took off last year in the charts, unfortunatly her talents were not recognised at the recent Brit awards but hey you cant have it all.
A recent release from the album is Alfie, very humerous and true to life it gives people an insight into teenage life now.
This is an album that will stick in your head for weeks after listening to it.
A great buy no matter what the price.

At first, listening to 'Alright Still' you think 'what the hell is this?' Then after a few listens you will find yourself singing along to the highly catchy songs. Very fun to listen to, and never gets boring, despite listening to it over and over again on repeat. Has the kind of songs on that lift your spirits, make you happy, in particular; Smile, will actually make you smile, and you will love this song after just one listen.

Stand out song(s): Smile, LDN, Friday Night, Alfie & Everything's Just Wonderful.

Makes the dullest of train, taxi, bus plane trips much more fun, just by listening to Lily Allen and her 'Fun' and 'Colourful' Songs.

I love it I love it. This is the kind of album you put on on the way to work on a monday morning in the car when you are feeling miserable.
It is lively and humerous on every song. On most songs I found myself nodding my head in agreement. This is maybe more of a ladies album than a gents, but will still raise a smile and tune from most guys.
I bought it because i liked the song smile and because i thought she was cheeky witty and cool, a bit like myself ;-) and i am really glad that i did. I would defo put this album in my top ten and have recommended it to mist of my friends.

Best album in ages - 11 magic tunes. Funny lyrics litter the tracks. The ska/ reggae sound works very well with Lily's voice (esp on Not Big). I can't think of a track that I don't want to hear again. I really find it hard to believe that she's the daughter of Keith Allen, on second thought this is a mini keith with sweet voice and recording contract. You hear something of The Streets (Knock-em Out), Eminem and Amy Winehouse in the singing, but don't let you put you off, coz its great stuff.

Of course this just my opinion as Lily says "What the f*ck do you know".

What can I say about this album except that she hit the spot perfectly, from start to finish she describes her songs in perfect detail, she tells life as it is in this day and age. She is a truly brilliant singer who is not scared to tell the world how she feels through her music. Life is for living and this girl definately knows how to party through her music. She is an inspiration to many, can't wait for the next album.

Bought this because her music sounded.. happy!!..everytime i listen to it it brings a smile to my face.Recommended for everyone of all ages

Great purchase, very talented young lady! The tracks are unique and get you moving. I decided to buy this album because a friend played it to me and i really like her music.

I had bought this CD for y girlfriend initially and to tell you the truth I wasn't going to listen to it but when I did I heard one of the most captivating CDs whereby you listen to every single word that is being said and you laugh along. This is very much influenced by the Streets and I wouldn't say it was as good as Mike Skinner and co. but it gives them a run for their money.

She might be a dick in real life but this CD should nevertheless be in your collection.

3 words to sum it up:

Witty
Real
London

This album is superb. The song's Lily's released are great and the album is not let down by the other tracks. All fantastic - Alfie is a personal favourite and you can't help but love Smile and LDN.

A very personal album from Lily and she makes her feelings very well known! Littlest Things is a lovely song if a little sad...the whole album has an album has an upbeat rhythm to some pretty sad lyrics but it's fantastically done. Always raises a smile :)

Got this album after hearing Smile and was amazed by this girls' talent let alone attitude! Packed with catchy tunes and a mix of ska,pop and hip hop this album has enough variety for everyone to enjoy! Check out the ballad littlest things that Lily wrote to try and reclaim her man.And the excellent LDN which is a tribute to London,Lily's home town (the promo to this song is very good too) Friday night is a song about going on the town at the weekend and bumping into someone you really don't like (Just check out the lyrics to this as they crack me up!) All in all a very fun and attitude packed album for everyone to enjoy.I love it and you will do! Good job Lily.10/10

it is a really upbeat cd, with a fresh sound that will brighten your day. it has lots of popular songs on it

This is a brilliant album, but I feel I need to warn 'parents' about the lyrical content.
After my 8 year old heard Smile and LND on the radio she begged me for this album... which as I liked the music too, got for her.
When I saw the parental advisory sticker on it, I listened to it without her being there. Good job I did - some of the lyrics are very colourful and very explicit. PARENTS BE WARNED.

It can't be easy releasing your first album, I'm the first to admit it'll never happen to me, mainly down to the fact I can't sing. Strangly I feel the same for Lily Allen whose voice remainds me of sand paper. When she released her first single 'Smile' I must admit thats what drew me to her album, god knows why but I was interested hence why I ended up listening to it. Yet, it was horrid, when I listen closely her voice just sounds out of tune and when its on in the background it becomes an annoying noise which I just have to turn off. When you compare it to someone like Pink theres a clear difference, that being the quality of the tune they sing and sadly Lily Allen just doesn't do it for me. Some people like her, my girlfriend for example, so I could be wrong. But if your into music, and not just someone out to make a lot of money, then I woudn't consider even bidding on this album, your money would be better spent somewhere else.

Great c.d .Funny,Jazzy,Will cheer you up on a bad day. the whole family like it. Great to sing along to.Bought it as i heard her songs on the radio.Great lyrics and something for everyone.Easy to listen to and understand.

Great album, got it because I really like her music videos and modern lyrics, especially the songs LDN and Smile, she makes me laugh and puts me on a good mood. Wanted to hear more of her stuff.

Her songs are so different to the drivel you hear on the radio's nowadays! Her songs are comical, yet true and it is fantastic to listen to no matter what mood you are in!

My daughter loves its! I did buy it for christmas for her but she wanted to buy it out of her money so I gave it to her! She loves the album and I found myself dancing along to a few of the tracks. Some of the tracks remind me of underground tunes of the late 80's early 90's. I like Lily Allens style musically.

hi, i bought this cd after hearing her number one single @SMILE@...i love her voice and the that kind of music so thought i would give the full cd a try...im not as impressed with it as i was hoping as there is only another 1/2 songs on the cd a bit like @SMILE@, but i dont dislike the whole cd

I enjoyed what I'd heard of Lily Allen's music before getting this album - the single Smile and LDN - but hearing the term 'one hit wonder' being thrown around as much as it has been you can't help but be a little sceptical. Luckily enough, though, she surprises with a mostly decent set of tunes on Alright Still. Lily's attempts to combine funny lyrics with catchy, reggae/hip-hop tunes are laudable considering the amount of self-pitying, po-faced and morbid trash you get nowadays, and she manages to get the balance right on the majority of the album. Not all the songs are successful, though - Friday Night and Take What You Take seem a bit forced lyrics-wise, and the music isn't particularly great either. But then every debut needs a few turkeys.

Everything else raises a smile though, and sticks in the mind - Knock 'Em Out would make a brilliant follow-up single to Smile, being both hilarious and catchy. Likewise Everything's Just Wonderful, which is probably the best use of a Salsa-esque tune I've ever heard, and has the best line ever in a song: "I want to be able to eat Spaghetti Bolognese and not feel bad about it for days and days and days." (It never fails to make me laugh anyway) Friend of Mine is a little slower and more serious, but also a strong track. Not Big is another good one as well, for the excellent chorus alone ("I'm going to tell the world you're rubbish in bed"). The thing about Alright Still is that it's both genuinely funny in parts and musically interesting - a combo that's definitely something that's in short supply. I think Lily Allen has something all her own, and the potential to be much more than a 'one hit wonder'.

I think this lady is very insperational and can link her songs to a lot of real life situations.
My favourite track has to be Alfie, as it just reminds me of my brother.

thanks chris

thought this album was good upbeat tunes and refreshing.i bought this because i have just discovered lily allen. great talent