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Alright, Still
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 183 Ratings

  • Summary: This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.

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Smile
When you first left me I was wanting more But you were fucking that girl next door What'cha do that for? When you first left me I didn't know what to... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    Allen has fused together a uniquely acidic brand of pop, and the icing on the cake is that brutally barbed tongue.
  2. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    91
    Only two songs ring false. [Feb/Mar 2007]
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  3. Austin Chronicle
    89
    Like Blondie circa 1981, Allen breathes needed fresh air into the game.
  4. Prefix Magazine
    80
    The music deliberately sits somewhere between glossy and unobtrusive. It shimmers enough to mask Allen's tepid singing voice but remains far enough away to allow her largest asset -- her snappy personality -- to take charge.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    70
    As much of a cliché as it is, you're either going to love Allen or hate her.
  6. AllMusic
    70
    Enough of Alright, Still works -- as pure pop and on the meta level Allen aims for -- to make the album a fun, summery fling, and maybe more.
  7. Stylus Magazine
    25
    Alright Still is nothing more than pop for people who hate pop music, poptimist Quorn, phony music for people who can't let go of their inhibitions (indie-bitions?) and have to have their music classified as REAL.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 55
  3. Negative: 9 out of 55
  1. caseyAr!dubya
    May 17, 2007
    10
    Not as good as her earlier work. Just kidding. I just wanted to use the most common phrase on this website. A thrilling mess of talent.
  2. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Llily Allen is one of the smartest pop singers from this century, I love her ironic lyrics
  4. BWETMatangi
    Aug 6, 2013
    10
    There are no bad songs on this album. This will always be my favorite CD and Lily will always be one of my favorite singers. The best trackThere are no bad songs on this album. This will always be my favorite CD and Lily will always be one of my favorite singers. The best track is probably "Friday Night".… Expand
  5. Andrew
    Jul 25, 2006
    9
    so deliciously fun and mischievious. if you are the type to trash a cheating ex and shake ur stuff for someone new at the same time, why even so deliciously fun and mischievious. if you are the type to trash a cheating ex and shake ur stuff for someone new at the same time, why even hesistate? very british, a lot of attitude, a total firecracker. i give it a 9 only cuz a few songs (like alfie) just completely dont fit on the album...or to who she is.… Expand
  6. MartinS
    Feb 26, 2007
    8
    I'm probably like some starved beachcomer stubling on a saltine but after the last year of switch stations when a Gwen Stefani song I'm probably like some starved beachcomer stubling on a saltine but after the last year of switch stations when a Gwen Stefani song comes on this album is a real breath. Let's hope it starts a trend.… Expand
  7. beingryanjude
    Dec 29, 2014
    6
    Frank, bold and... very British. Lily Allen's debut features much more than unique vocals: you'll find fun beats and forever catchy hits, suchFrank, bold and... very British. Lily Allen's debut features much more than unique vocals: you'll find fun beats and forever catchy hits, such as: 'LDN' and 'Smile.'… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Oct 24, 2006
    0
    Why do we have to be subjected to another talentless Brit Pop waste of space. I wouldn't buy this even if it were the last album on the Why do we have to be subjected to another talentless Brit Pop waste of space. I wouldn't buy this even if it were the last album on the face of the planet… Expand

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79
#79 Best Album of 2007
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#58 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#21 Most Shared Album of 2007

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