No Shame
| Lily Allen
No Shame
No Shame is the fourth studio album by English singer and songwriter Lily Allen, released on 8 June 2018 through Parlophone.Following the release of Sheezus (2014), Allen suffered from an identity crisis and did not connect with the music she had been creating. This was followed by a breakdown in Allen's marriage. Following Allen's divorce, she began working on new music which saw her writing about things that she had been affected by including the relationship with herself, her children, her ex-husband and substance abuse. Recording for the album began in Los Angeles in 2015, before Allen set up her own studio in London and continued recording through until 2018. The sessions featured contributions from producers such as Fryars and Mark Ronson, whilst the final track listing featured guest appearances from artists including Giggs, Burna Boy and Lady Chann.-Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The issue isn’t that these songs are transparently bad but that they bear no trace of Allen’s personality.
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NME
One of British pop's most distinctive voices rediscovers her sense of self.
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The Gaurdian
What she is, No Shame strongly suggests, is ready and able to tough it out.
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Rolling stone
A closer listen reveals that as her sonics have become more gentle, Allen’s truth bombs have become even more explosive.
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Independant
Back and better than ever
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Variety
Her calm tone, heavily programmed production and hookiness are the picture of pop refinement.
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Telegraph
Allen’s doubt and pain can come across as a disorienting after-effect, disguised by the breeziness of her delivery.
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COS
No Shame truly shines when Allen showcases her ability to embody others’ perspectives
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The Line of Best Fit
It tugs on your heartstrings, and is raw and brutally honest.
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The National
her most potent work yet.
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Irish Times
Unflinchingly honest snapshot of her life
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Refinery29
It’s sad and it’s real
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RTEntertainment
Delivers some great kiss-offs on her best album yet
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Under the Radar
The lethargic tempos, lack of style, and the uninspired songwriting become a bit tiring
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Music OMH
An intense record; one that could see her sink or swim
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Esquire
Allen’s own personality, pushes through the album with unashamed, uncompromising verve
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The 405
Lily Allen rediscovers her voice
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Cryptic Rock
Understated yet weighty, CrypticRock give Lily Allen’s No Shame 3.5 of 5 stars.
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Hot Press
Impressive return from the pop maverick!
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Diandra Reviews it All
No Shame is about Lily Allen being the problem and resolution for herself.
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Newsday
Allen goes through a travelogue of cities and failed potential suitors with her trademark sense of humor.
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Clash
Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of here. 8/10
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Spin
A pop album that’s also a deeply personal reflection on the past few years
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Exclaim
An album where all is revealed, even the unpleasant parts
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DIY
She’s found a sound that feels authentic again.
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Standard
Allen finds herself again in honesty, vulnerability and survival
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Pop Matters
I'd say the woman deserves her cake.
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Pretty Much Amazing
part of the magic of growing up. B MINUS
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Arena
It's a work that is uneven, though, especially as the album ends on a brighter note
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Cool Accidents
It's startingly honest.
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Spectrum Culture
Richly rewarding in its emotional complexity.
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Relix
A musician who talks a big game, but is still vulnerable underneath it all.
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The Young Folks
Overall, though, the music on this album doesn’t compel you to feel much beyond sympathy
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The Arts Desk
Eventually things cheer up and, unfortunately, slacken off.
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Albumism
Allen is still as charming as ever.
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London in Stereo
Her strongest set since Alright, Still.
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Set List
A return to her original straight forward and deeply personal style
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Star2
No Shame succeeds because it doesn’t aim for uplift or intend to be empowering. It just tries to be real
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Gigwise
By-the-numbers carping from the mockney chanteuse
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I-D
We sob quietly because we know she’s right.
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Immortal Reviews
A testament to perseverance; even on the darkest days, there's a reason to smile.
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The Times UK
Her breezy approach to heavy problems is refreshing
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Musik Express
the Briton has freed herself from her constraints.
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NZ Herald
It's her most personal work to date, turning the torch away from witty societal observations towards her own behaviour.
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Totally Dublin
Lily Allen remains defiant and unapologetic as ever.
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Readdork
Celebrating small victories, vulnerability, resistance and no shame.
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Bernard Zuel
Too few of these songs, stack up musically next to the lyrics
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QX Magazine
It is perhaps her best album yet.
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Medium
There are many touching moments on the album.
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News Talk ZB
But strap on some headphones and listen to the lyrics and you’ll be entranced.
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Press Play
It’s quite remarkable to see Lily Allen not only surviving it, but taking full ownership
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Renowned for Sound
Some of her finest work to date.
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Cool Try
No Shame does a good job of tackling common, yet uncomfortable subject matter.
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Vada Magazine
Maybe the surprise then is that a large part of this record is thoughtful, moving and introspective.
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MXDWN
Lily Allen continues to prove that she can dominate pop music.
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Ratings Game Music
Lily, Lily, Lily, you have been greatly missed!
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Player
Strap on some headphones and listen to the lyrics and you’ll be entranced.
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411 Mania
If Lily’s vocal lacks punch is places, its paper thin frailty is perfectly suited to the album’s most vulnerable moments.
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QRO Magaazine
Bottom line, much like in her other consciously bold work, the good outways the bad
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Beat
a record that won’t grab your attention on the first listen, but the investment of repeat listens will pay dividends.
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Nieuweplaat
An album that Allen does not have to be ashamed of for a moment.
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A Bit of Pop Music
Simply Lily Allen’s best record yet.
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Nicholas Jennings
Still debut. Allen’s turned a corner and it’s thrilling to hear.
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AUS Pop
It’s still genuinely Lily.
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Thomas Bleach
This record is made to be listened to a couple times because it is so different and unique.
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Kevinsalbumreviews
I would listen to the album again.
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Mystic Sons
Someone who is working through a lot of pain yet still manages to keep level head about it all.
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Otago Daily Times
It’s good to see Allen coming back for seconds.
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Lifeonarainbow
It’s like catching up with a friend you haven’t seen in ages, but she never really left!
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Herald Sun
Raw power
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RTMedia Report
Allen crushingly sings against a backdrop of cutting electro.
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Giglist
Lily Allen’s raw and honest triumphs.
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Stereoboard
This is her truth.
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Pear Shaped Magazine
Allen has still managed to maintain some of her best qualities while trying new things
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Freaky Party
A lighter, fresher, more streamlined sheen, Allen’s voice feather-light.
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