Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ Is a Stunner — A Divorce Album That Feels Like a Stage Drama Unfolding in Real Time, but With Bops: Album Review

Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' Review

Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' is a divorce album of brutal honesty, making it compulsively listenable with great hooks and production.

As a Chief Music Critic, I found this album to be an exceptional release, with a narrative that keeps the listener on the edge of their seat from start to finish.

The tension doesn't come from wondering where the record's narrative is headed, but from savoring every confessional line and wondering what she will reveal next.

This album is a strong contender for album of the year, with its honest and suspenseful storytelling.

Author's summary: Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' is a stunning divorce album.

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Variety Variety — 2025-10-26