Alright, Still

A precocious kid born into a showbiz family, Lily Allen ignored haters, bucked convention, and built a steady following for her breezy music online. By the time *Alright, Still* came out, even skeptics couldn’t resist her sly send-ups of London youth culture and her crafty eviscerations of would-be boyfriends. Whether she’s sizing up street scenes in “LDN” or stumbling through a packed club on “Friday Night,” Allen’s voice, clever lyrics, and sunny fusion of ska, dance pop, and hip-hop are exhilarating and infectious.

Thanks to MySpace-driven publicity and a readymade backstory, this young, whipsmart Brit's mix of the Specials, the Streets, and Saint Etienne is positioned to be one of the albums of the summer.

Check out our album review of Artist's Alright, Still on Rolling Stone.com.

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<p>Britain's new pop darling justifies all the purple prose.</p>

Why so damn pissy, Lily?

Editor's note: We originally ran this review on 17 July 2006 following the UK release.

<p>(Regal Parlophone)</p>

Album Reviews: Lily Allen - Alright, Still

LILY ALLEN Alright, Still Regal/EMI ****