Lily Allen: Alright Still

I've told a number of people about this before, but Lily Allen really feels and sounds like the female version of The Streets.

That Brit-Hop charm? Check.
The every-day lyrics? Check.
Solid, bopping beats? Check.

So, there you have it. Lily Allen is the lady-fied version of The Streets. Except she can actually sing as well as do the fun talk-sing-brit-hop thing.

As is the case with so many artists in recent times, The Hype Machine gave me access to this amazing talent. I forget what got me to listen, but I'm quite glad I did. This gal is a load of fun.

Smile is a fun little tune about feeling good about yourself after a break up; LDN which takes a head boppin' look at that which hides just beneath the surface; Shame for You has a feel to it that screams angry Tori Amos or Fiona Apple; Alfie is a goofy little tune about the singer's fictional brother who always smokes pot.

In the End: The album straddles a few genres, and does it well. There's something for a lot of people on this album, and you should give it a go. She's another great new star rising.

On the Web: Lily's on myspace *and* you can find a bunch of tracks off of The Hype Machine.

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