Disc 1 Tracklist
Disc 2 Tracklist
album info:
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Discs2
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Released2006-07-17
Record labelEMI/Regal
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AddedSeptember 7th, 2006
Last updatedAugust 20th, 2020
AboutAlright, Still is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Lily Allen, released on 13 July 2006 by Regal Recordings. After being rejected by several labels, Allen signed to London Records, who eventually lost interest in Allen, leading her to meet production duo Future Cut and sign to Regal Recordings. Recording for the album began in 2004 with sessions between Allen and Future Cut, and Allen's work garnered publicity on the Internet as she posted demos to her Myspace account before they were officially released. Allen later travelled to the United States to work with Greg Kurstin and Mark Ronson, to complete the final half of the album in 2006.
Alright, Still is predominately a pop album, with songs that are heavily influenced by Jamaican ska music, reggae and hip hop. The lyrics are conversational and farcical, while discussing past relationships and a dark sense of humour. Due to the instances of strong language in a great majority of the songs, the album was released with a Parental Advisory warning, although the song "Friday Night" remains censored on all versions of the album.
Upon release, Alright, Still received acclaim from the British music press, with international critics calling the record and Allen "original". It was commercially successful in the United Kingdom, where it debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified triple platinum. Alright, Still has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The album earned a nomination for Best Alternative Music Album at the 50th Grammy Awards. It was promoted by the release of four singles, including the chart-topper "Smile" and the top-10 hit "LDN".
In her songs, Allen develops various personas. She stated that she tried to "write about stuff that happens to people from all different backgrounds". The lyrics are conversational, with a dark sense of humour. In many of the songs, one of Allen's personae disparages someone around her. In "Smile", "Not Big", and "Shame for You", she insults an ex-boyfriend. In "Knock 'Em Out", she mocks suitors at a bar, and Lily reprimands her brother Alfie on the song of the same name.
Joe Strummer, a close friend of Allen's father Keith, played mixtapes of Brazilian music and Jamaican reggae and ska when she was young. Allen stated that she had "always been into very black music" such as ska, reggae, and hip hop music. Since she did not know how to rap, she chose to use reggae as a point of reference when making Alright, Still. The album's music blends ska and reggae with pop melodies. Allen's melodies are influenced by the jazz improvisation techniques of American singers Blossom Dearie and Ella Fitzgerald. The album's beats are influenced by various genres such as jazz and grime.
Disc 1
Track 1 contains an interpolation of Free Soul by Jackie Mittoo and Soul Brothers.
Track 2 contains an interpolation of Big Chief by Professor Longhair.
Track 3 contains an interpolation of Reggae Meringue by Tommy McCook & the Supersonics.
Track 6 contains samples of Storm Warning by Lynn Taitt and the Boys.
Track 7 contains samples of Loving You by Jackie Mittoo and the Soul Vendors.
Track 8 contains samples of Emmanuelle In The Mirror by Pierre Bachelet.
Track 10 contains samples of For The Love Of You by John Holt.
Disc 2
Track 1 was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra.
Track 2 contains samples of Valley Of The Shadows by Origin Unknown.
Track 3 is a parody of 50 Cent's Window Shopper.
Track 4 was originally performed by The Specials.
Track 7 was originally performed by Keane.
Track 8 was originally performed by The Kooks.
Alright, Still is predominately a pop album, with songs that are heavily influenced by Jamaican ska music, reggae and hip hop. The lyrics are conversational and farcical, while discussing past relationships and a dark sense of humour. Due to the instances of strong language in a great majority of the songs, the album was released with a Parental Advisory warning, although the song "Friday Night" remains censored on all versions of the album.
Upon release, Alright, Still received acclaim from the British music press, with international critics calling the record and Allen "original". It was commercially successful in the United Kingdom, where it debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified triple platinum. Alright, Still has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The album earned a nomination for Best Alternative Music Album at the 50th Grammy Awards. It was promoted by the release of four singles, including the chart-topper "Smile" and the top-10 hit "LDN".
In her songs, Allen develops various personas. She stated that she tried to "write about stuff that happens to people from all different backgrounds". The lyrics are conversational, with a dark sense of humour. In many of the songs, one of Allen's personae disparages someone around her. In "Smile", "Not Big", and "Shame for You", she insults an ex-boyfriend. In "Knock 'Em Out", she mocks suitors at a bar, and Lily reprimands her brother Alfie on the song of the same name.
Joe Strummer, a close friend of Allen's father Keith, played mixtapes of Brazilian music and Jamaican reggae and ska when she was young. Allen stated that she had "always been into very black music" such as ska, reggae, and hip hop music. Since she did not know how to rap, she chose to use reggae as a point of reference when making Alright, Still. The album's music blends ska and reggae with pop melodies. Allen's melodies are influenced by the jazz improvisation techniques of American singers Blossom Dearie and Ella Fitzgerald. The album's beats are influenced by various genres such as jazz and grime.
Disc 1
Track 1 contains an interpolation of Free Soul by Jackie Mittoo and Soul Brothers.
Track 2 contains an interpolation of Big Chief by Professor Longhair.
Track 3 contains an interpolation of Reggae Meringue by Tommy McCook & the Supersonics.
Track 6 contains samples of Storm Warning by Lynn Taitt and the Boys.
Track 7 contains samples of Loving You by Jackie Mittoo and the Soul Vendors.
Track 8 contains samples of Emmanuelle In The Mirror by Pierre Bachelet.
Track 10 contains samples of For The Love Of You by John Holt.
Disc 2
Track 1 was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra.
Track 2 contains samples of Valley Of The Shadows by Origin Unknown.
Track 3 is a parody of 50 Cent's Window Shopper.
Track 4 was originally performed by The Specials.
Track 7 was originally performed by Keane.
Track 8 was originally performed by The Kooks.