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Listen to Lily Allen's new single
Published Tuesday, Dec 2 2008, 12:45 GMT | By Nick Levine | 13 comments
We first wrote about Lily Allen's new single back in April when it appeared on her MySpace page. Since then it's changed its name from 'I Don't Know' to 'The Fear' and been spruced up a bit, but it's still the same brilliant electropop track on which Lily takes a few swipes at celebrity culture. The "weapon of massive consumption" line is probably our favourite.
You can listen to 'The Fear' by braving a not-so-subtle plug for the album and pressing play below.
What do you think of 'The Fear'? How does it measure up to Lily Allen's past singles? Use the space below to have your say.
You can listen to 'The Fear' by braving a not-so-subtle plug for the album and pressing play below.
What do you think of 'The Fear'? How does it measure up to Lily Allen's past singles? Use the space below to have your say.
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Glenda, Southampton, on January 26th, 2009
Fantastic hook, great lyrics, it has something to say, bang on about todays celebs. This just blew me away when I heard it whilst driving.
Fantastic hook, great lyrics, it has something to say, bang on about todays celebs. This just blew me away when I heard it whilst driving.
Wendy, Wirral, on January 9th, 2009
am lovin it. very catchy. this pleasez my ears. yeh defo a gud lily product
am lovin it. very catchy. this pleasez my ears. yeh defo a gud lily product
Rachel, on December 16th, 2008
Cant stop listening to this song. Think it sums up today's society beautifully.
Cant stop listening to this song. Think it sums up today's society beautifully.
Tom, Nottingham, on December 12th, 2008
Brilliant, such a good tune!!
Brilliant, such a good tune!!
Alan, Ayrshire, on December 10th, 2008
Heard it on Radio2 on the way home from work - courtesy of Maconie & Radcliffe. Didn't realise it was her to begin with - because it's so brilliant - and grown-up. I'm not a fan, but I'll buy this single because it's excellent. Just goes to show - most pop singers have got at least one great song in them. Hopefully, she'll maintain this standard. Good luck to her.
Heard it on Radio2 on the way home from work - courtesy of Maconie & Radcliffe. Didn't realise it was her to begin with - because it's so brilliant - and grown-up. I'm not a fan, but I'll buy this single because it's excellent. Just goes to show - most pop singers have got at least one great song in them. Hopefully, she'll maintain this standard. Good luck to her.
Alan, Edinburgh, on December 3rd, 2008
im way past the age of supposedly being interested in "Pop" music but this is absolutely perfect pop music, Music with something to say andmusic that sticks in your head from the very first listen. I dont own anything by Lily Allen although id obviously heard some of her earlier stuff, but this time atound im definately buying in...great music great artist great future
im way past the age of supposedly being interested in "Pop" music but this is absolutely perfect pop music, Music with something to say andmusic that sticks in your head from the very first listen. I dont own anything by Lily Allen although id obviously heard some of her earlier stuff, but this time atound im definately buying in...great music great artist great future
E.K. Long Island, New York, on December 3rd, 2008
At age 51 I have every right to say how today's music stinks and the old days were better. But in the last 2 years with the all the varied and original female singers-songwriters coming out of the U.K. I can't say that. I loved Allright Still but everything I have heard from the new album shows that Allen has grown as a person and an artist. A song about celebrity culture has never been more timely. Allen has already made history with myspace . If she can truly get past this years public post miscarriage disasters she has the potential to break out of the talented British Female Invasion pack to become a truly groundbreaking multimedia figure.
At age 51 I have every right to say how today's music stinks and the old days were better. But in the last 2 years with the all the varied and original female singers-songwriters coming out of the U.K. I can't say that. I loved Allright Still but everything I have heard from the new album shows that Allen has grown as a person and an artist. A song about celebrity culture has never been more timely. Allen has already made history with myspace . If she can truly get past this years public post miscarriage disasters she has the potential to break out of the talented British Female Invasion pack to become a truly groundbreaking multimedia figure.
Kate, Dublin, on December 2nd, 2008
Fantastic track! Really catchy and her lyrics are as sharp as ever. Looking forward to the album.
Fantastic track! Really catchy and her lyrics are as sharp as ever. Looking forward to the album.
G, Brighton, on December 2nd, 2008
Lily proving that she is as credible as ever. Killer lyrics and a wikid tune - cannot wait for the 2nd album in Feb
Lily proving that she is as credible as ever. Killer lyrics and a wikid tune - cannot wait for the 2nd album in Feb
Lewis, Peterborough, on December 2nd, 2008
absolutely love it, its been a long wait, this is fantastic, well worth the wait!
absolutely love it, its been a long wait, this is fantastic, well worth the wait!
Fitzy, London, on December 2nd, 2008
Love it
Love it
Simon Says,London U.K, on December 2nd, 2008
I liked it when I heard it last June, and I still like it now!
I liked it when I heard it last June, and I still like it now!
Lily Allen new song is really catchy. Seen it on GMTV today and thought it was really good. If the roads are safe to drive tommorrow i will defo go out and buy it.