Lily Allen Releases 'West End Girl' Album About Fighting and Healing
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Lily Allen’s new album, West End Girl, was released on October 24, 2025. This is the fifth studio album by the British singer and actress, released after a seven-year hiatus (since the album “No Shame” in 2018) and was the result of her personal transformation after difficult life circumstances.
Allen drew inspiration from her struggles with mental health, the influence of fame, recent theatrical projects and, most notably, her divorce from David Harbour. The 14-track recording process took just 16 days in Los Angeles with Blue May. According to Lily, in December 2024, she recorded this album to reflect on life changes. Some of the things about her marriage to David Harbour are reflected in the songs, but as she admits, it’s just an interpretation of personal experience. Due to a serious health condition that arose during the work on the album, Lily was hospitalized for the first time.