Lilly Allen - Alright, Still

Matblack · 22-03-2008, 13:33

I've tried and I've tried and I've tried to hate this album but I just can't

I'm not entirely sure why I obtained it in the first place but god damn its catchy and I find it on my play list quite regularly.

I think I initially was prejudiced against her for some reason, I suspect I thought she was a advocate of the 'chav lifestyle' but her lyrics are actually more of an cynical insight into the negative side of UK youth culture and pretty amusing.

Hmmmm, not sure where this thread is going apart from to say if you haven't heard the album or your only experience is seeing 'Alfie' on MTV then try and put that out of your head and give the album a try, its got a some cool musical stylings and is pretty accessible, Allen's voice maybe a little 'mockney' for some and her range isn't the appeal as much as the observational lyrics.

MB Score 7/10, recommended

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Haly · 22-03-2008, 13:35

I initially wasn't overly keen but my Mum loved it so I bought it for her, listened to it a few times and ended up liking it

It's very catchy and makes a nice change

Will · 22-03-2008, 14:52

I got her album when I heard about her on the radio last year - I really like it

Lomster · 22-03-2008, 16:16

It's a regular in the Faysh-mobile. And the kids like it too.

semi-pro waster · 22-03-2008, 16:32

It's not bad at all, I think I've heard it a bit too much or at least some of the tracks have been overplayed but definitely one of the better albums of 2007. Friday Night or LDN are the standout tracks for me although her cover of Naive by The Kooks (not actually on the album) is pretty good.

Small P.S. her name is Lily with one L.

Feek · 22-03-2008, 18:44

I've tried to listen to this album but I always invariably give up half way through the first track. The producer needs shooting, it sounds like it's flat-topping and distorting badly and I can't forgive that.

/edit - I shall try again, skipping track 1 to see if it's any betterer.

Dymetrie · 22-03-2008, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

I've tried to listen to this album but I always invariably give up half way through the first track. The producer needs shooting, it sounds like it's flat-topping and distorting badly and I can't forgive that.

/edit - I shall try again, skipping track 1 to see if it's any betterer.

I have to agree with Feekles here.

Just had a listen and the levelling is awful

I've heard quite a few of the tracks on the radio and they sounded fine, which confuses me when it comes to listening to the album.

'Knock 'em out' was the only track which didn't have this problem so no idea what happened to the other ones...

Flibster · 28-03-2008, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

I've tried to listen to this album but I always invariably give up half way through the first track. The producer needs shooting, it sounds like it's flat-topping and distorting badly and I can't forgive that.

/edit - I shall try again, skipping track 1 to see if it's any betterer.

Welcome to the Loudness War...

HollyThirtyFive · 28-03-2008, 14:49

I really like this album too :-) Didnt think I would but it was played on repeat a few times.

A recent unexpected like album is Adele's. Chasing Pavements is abit boring and overplayed but she has such a great voice it makes a good album! I still find her speaking voice unstandable though

Will · 28-03-2008, 16:12

There's a girl here at work that looks just like her - I've renamed her Lilly

22-03-2008, 13:33	#1
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Lilly Allen - Alright, Still I've tried and I've tried and I've tried to hate this album but I just can't I'm not entirely sure why I obtained it in the first place but god damn its catchy and I find it on my play list quite regularly. I think I initially was prejudiced against her for some reason, I suspect I thought she was a advocate of the 'chav lifestyle' but her lyrics are actually more of an cynical insight into the negative side of UK youth culture and pretty amusing. Hmmmm, not sure where this thread is going apart from to say if you haven't heard the album or your only experience is seeing 'Alfie' on MTV then try and put that out of your head and give the album a try, its got a some cool musical stylings and is pretty accessible, Allen's voice maybe a little 'mockney' for some and her range isn't the appeal as much as the observational lyrics. MB Score 7/10, recommended MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

22-03-2008, 13:35	#2
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I initially wasn't overly keen but my Mum loved it so I bought it for her, listened to it a few times and ended up liking it It's very catchy and makes a nice change __________________ Halycopter

22-03-2008, 14:52	#3
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I got her album when I heard about her on the radio last year - I really like it __________________ *No No!*

22-03-2008, 16:16	#4
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	It's a regular in the Faysh-mobile. And the kids like it too. __________________

22-03-2008, 16:32	#5
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	It's not bad at all, I think I've heard it a bit too much or at least some of the tracks have been overplayed but definitely one of the better albums of 2007. Friday Night or LDN are the standout tracks for me although her cover of Naive by The Kooks (not actually on the album) is pretty good. Small P.S. her name is Lily with one L. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

22-03-2008, 18:44	#6
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I've tried to listen to this album but I always invariably give up half way through the first track. The producer needs shooting, it sounds like it's flat-topping and distorting badly and I can't forgive that. /edit - I shall try again, skipping track 1 to see if it's any betterer. __________________ Last edited by Feek; 22-03-2008 at 18:47.

28-03-2008, 14:49	#9
HollyThirtyFive Tinkerbell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posts: 743	I really like this album too :-) Didnt think I would but it was played on repeat a few times. A recent unexpected like album is Adele's. Chasing Pavements is abit boring and overplayed but she has such a great voice it makes a good album! I still find her speaking voice unstandable though __________________ Debut album "Waking Up" Avaliable on all iTunes stores, Amazon Mp3 Special Hand Made Ltd Edition: £10 via Paypal

28-03-2008, 16:12	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	There's a girl here at work that looks just like her - I've renamed her Lilly __________________ *No No!*

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