The Fear [Explicit]

Lily Allen | Format: MP3 Download
From the Album The Fear [Explicit]

Product Details

• Original Release Date: December 9, 2008
• Release Date: December 9, 2008
• Label: Capitol
• Copyright: (C) 2008 EMI Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2008 EMI Records Ltd
• Duration: 3:26 minutes
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• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• ASIN: B001LY9J6K
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,562 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)

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4.0 out of 5 stars No fear, December 29, 2008

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Westley (Stuck in my head) - See all my reviews
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Lily Allen burst onto the pop scene in 2006 with her smashing debut CD, "Alright, Still." Her style was unlike anything else, and she scored a couple of top 10 hits in the UK, including the #1 "Smile." Her music was cheeky fun, and I wondered what her new music would sound like. Frankly, her first CD was so original that I thought that any new music would sound derivative or conversely would sound too different. Fortunately, she's found a nice balance on "The Fear," her first single from her second CD.

"The Fear" wisely is more electropop than her other songs, which is certainly popular nowadays (see Katy Perry, "Circus" by Britney, Lady Gaga, "Disturbia" by Rihanna). The song pokes fun at pop stars and how they get famous, starting with the audacious opening lyrics: I want to be rich and I want lots of money/ I don't care about clever I don't care about funny/ I want loads of clothes and f***loads of diamonds/ I heard people die while they are trying to find them. I could definitely imagine the song being a massive UK hit. Will it get played on US radio? That's much harder to say, as her last CD received relatively little airplay here. "The Fear" is probably more overtly commercial sounding than her prior work; however, it doesn't have a strong chorus that makes it sound like an obvious hit. I hope I'm wrong, and I'll enjoy this single either way. Can't wait for her forthcoming CD, "It's Not Me, It's You."

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty & Fun!, November 9, 2009

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B. Campbell "Auntie Bren" (Bonney Lake, WA) - See all my reviews
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I love Lilly! Her music is witty and fun.

I very much enjoy her attitude. Of course I also have the usual American fascination with her accent.

I don't think she gets nearly as much critical attention as she deserves.

5.0 out of 5 stars Clever lyrics, January 16, 2009

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Sara J. Blankenship "dallas cowgirl" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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If you like anything else by Lily Allen, You'll love this song.

She writes such clever lyrics. The beat is a little slower,not something you could dance to. Very pretty song with funny lyrics