The difference between chat show styles (Jonathan Ross in the UK versus David Letterman in the States, for example) is usually a question of sex. How sexual can the questioning be before it raises objections. While humorous innuendo and “polite” references are typical in the US, blatant innuendo and direct sexual challenges can occur in Britain.
That straight-talking may be part of the appeal for American audiences when they encounter Lily Allen and her recent album It's Not Me, It's You. Allen’s songs ring with a combination of social and personal commentary and observation, often light and frothy in style even if the lyrics can be darker. Our rating: 4 Stars
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