While I coined the critical phrase “Noël Coward in a leather bar” in which to describe the dry-witted, literary-worth lyricism of fellow musical Brits such as Jarvis Cocker, Jamie T and Damon Albarn in past reviews, no one has done Coward proud like Lily Allen. Blackly humorous, smartly sarcastic and Britannia ruling since 2006 debut … Continue reading Live Review: Lily Allen, Philadelphia, PA, April 17, 2026