It’s Not Me, It’s You is the follow-up album to British pop singer-songwriter Lily Allen’s critically acclaimed 2007 debut, Alright, Still.
The album is expected to be released in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2009, and on February 10 in North America.

Allen wrote and recorded the album’s 12 songs with producer Greg Kurstin (the bird and the bee), who worked with her on three songs for “Alright, Still” – “Everything’s Just Wonderful,” “Alfie” and “Not Big.”

“We decided to try and make bigger sounding, more ethereal songs, real songs,” says Lily, who will be touring the U.S. in the spring. “I wanted to work with one person from start to finish to make it one body of work. I wanted it to feel like it had some sort of integrity. I think I’ve grown up a bit as a person and I hope it reflects that.”

It’s easy to see how much Lily has grown since her debut album, which was released in 2006. Allen confronts political issues on this markedly more adult album than its predecessor, perhaps intentionally preparing a more mature image for the future.
Lily’s songs reflect many issues confronting today’s society, mixed with great melodies, Lily’s captivating voice with lyrics that will cause you to double-take what you just heard. It also contains a few upbeat dance type tracks.

Lily Allen – It’s Not Me, It’s You Track Listing

1. “Everyone’s at It” – 4:19
2. “The Fear” – 3:27
3. “Not Fair” – 3:21
4. “22″ – 3:05
5. “I Could Say” – 4:03
6. “Back to the Start” – 4:11
7. “Never Gonna Happen” – 3:26
8. “Fuck You” – 3:35
9. “Who’d Have Known” – 3:48
10. “Chinese” – 3:27
11. “Him” – 3:15
12. “He Wasn’t There” – 2:52

Bonus tracks
Japan edition
13. “Kabul Shit” – 3:45
14. “Fag Hag” – 2:57

UK & iTunes edition
13. “The Fear (acoustic) US Bonus Track” – 3:26
14. “He Wasn’t There (acoustic) US Pre-Order Only Bonus Track” – 2:50
15. “Who’d Have Known (acoustic) US Pre-Order Only Bonus Track” – 3:49

“The Fear” was the chosen song for the lead single. It had its radio premiere on The Scott Mills Show on December 1, 2008 and the official music video premiered on December 4 at Channel 4.
Somewhat heavier in tone than previous singles such as ‘LDN’ and ‘Smile‘, and sees Allen dealing with notions of modern celebrity, a theme that continually crops up on the album.

“Everyone’s At It” was rumored to be the lead single from the album but the song was not released as a single. “The Fear” was released instead, but the song received considerate attention by airing on YouTube.

To support the album further Allen will hold 17 concerts across Europe, the tour will start in Glasgow (March 14th) and end in Belgique (May 9th). Allen has however stated that 20 US dates were being planned, which are yet to be announced.

Album Information

Released February 4, 2009
Recorded 2008
Genre Electropop, Alternative
Length 43:12
Label EMI/Regal (UK), Capitol (US), EMI Music Japan (Japan)
Producer Greg Kurstin, Lily Allen