Lily Allen has returned to the music scene after a seven-year absence, with what just might be her most personal album to date.

A week ago, the chart-topping singer announced her fifth album West End Girl was on the way, telling British Vogue the release was “inspired by what went on in the relationship” with her now- husband David Harbour , who she married in 2020, and with whom she was reported to have parted ways last year .

West End Girl came out on Friday, and has already received a wave of praise due to her confessional lyrics, although critics seem more split on the longevity of the songs, which span a number of different genres including flamenco, reggae, bossa nova, acoustic ballad and, of course, pure pop.

Here’s a selection of what’s been said about the release by crit

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