West End Girl by Lily Allen reviewed by a South East Girl
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Little view into my life, and I can assure you that many girls my age also have a special place in their hearts for the heroine, Lily Allen (in both senses). Catchy hooks and upbeat songs that feel bittersweet allow her to be truthful and raw, with slower songs and many other things to add to her CV. I grew up with Lily Allen blasting, not really knowing the lyrics but loving the vibe. I've heard many of my peers talking about their older sisters going through heartbreak, first relationships and hormones. This became part of their elaborate tapestry of musical taste. Lily's debut, "Alright, Still", is still something I blast regularly, as an only child, especially with my parents, who love her as much as me. This opened up the world for me, hearing a singer who didn't sing with an American accent and singing in the way she spoke, and of course, that has changed with time, but she isn't immortal, and c...