Lily Allen, “It’s Not Me, It’s You” (EMI) U.K. tabloid regular and all-around cartoon character Lily Allen is a veteran of the MySpace world at the ripe old age of 23. On her uneven sophomore effort she chronicles the travails of the last few years (drugs, fame, etc.), led by the addictive, self- aware “The Fear.” Allen plays the Ogden Theatre on April 9.
India.Arie, “Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics” (Soulbird) Denver loves to point out that this decorated neo-soul singer was born and spent most of her childhood here. Her follow-up to 2006’s “Testimony: Vol. 1” shows us why: “Love & Politics” is another personal, appealingly smooth entry in her modest but solid catalog.
The Lonely Island, “Incredibad” (Universal Republic) Will these comedy songs, many of which first appeared as digital shorts on “Saturday Night Live” (“Lazy Sunday”) sound as funny without the visuals? Our vote is yes. T-Pain, Jack Black, E-40 and Julian Casablancas offer guest turns on this two-disc release.John Wenzel
