The Fear

by Lily Allen

The Fear cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 26 January 2009
  • Label: Regal
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 10:08
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Pairing upbeat, polished electropop production with sharply satirical lyricism, 'The Fear' critiques modern consumerism and the emptiness of celebrity culture. It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, signaling a mature thematic shift for Allen's sophomore album 'It's Not Me, It's You'.

Genres

Descriptors: satirical, alienation, melodic, rhythmic, existential

Tracklist

  1. The Fear (3:27)
  2. Fag Hag (2:55)
  3. Kabul Shit (3:45)

Credits

  • Lily Allen - primary artist, vocals, written-by
  • Todd Interland - management

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