Lily Allen - LDN

Lily Allen's double-edged portrait of London is a fabulous summer tune, joyful but with a dark twist, and with a Caribbean touch reminiscent of the post-punk ska movement of 1979/80 - and more. Lily Allen's 2006 debut album Alright, Still from which this single is taken is a feast for all of us who've grown up with acts like Madness, The Specials, Dexy's Midnight Runners, The Stranglers, The Teardrop Explodes and loads more. Lily Allen is more than your average pop star, she is a talent who knows where to look for inspiration.

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