Lily Allen - 'Not Fair' Music Video Review

Lily Allen has her critics. And it’s not really surprising because here is a young girl with a big mouth who says what she thinks about anything and anyone. Thankfully, she also makes excellent music with inspired backing tracks and clever lyrics.

In February I reviewed Lily Allen’s new album, It’s Not Me, It’s You. The album is a veritable smörgåsbord of styles, influences, and inspirations. The Fear was the brilliant first single to be released from this second album. And now the follow-up, Not Fair, has arrived.

This single is a shock the first time you hear it for two very different reasons. First, the country-style track is something of a departure for Ms. Allen. Second, the lyrics tell the tale of a man who is selfish in bed. Putting these two elements together shouldn’t work but it does.

We end up with a song based on the country genre but which includes pop and dance elements as well. Allen’s voice suits the style perfectly so maybe a visit to Nashville is due for Lily. Let’s hope not, one song is good, a whole album based on country would be a little too much.

With the song based around country there was really only one way the video could have gone. And it doesn’t disappoint. We get to see Lily as a 1970s-style country singer performing on television with her redneck-looking backing group.

The song does lack the little sparkle which would have taken it from being good to great but it ultimately works well as a single. It’s also a good indicator of what the album is like so if you like this you’ll love It’s Not Me, It’s You.

Song: 7/10
Video: 7/10

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