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Kate Nash is not Lily Allen, and as much as both girls like to exercise the “explicit” sticker on their CD cases and rip at past relationships, the comparisons should end there. Everyone and their dog is comparing the two, which is really a bit of a disservice to Nash, because even though Allen is a fantastic musician, Nash’s charming solo debut, Made Of Bricks, should be commended for the solid record that it is, not what other Brit pop star it reminds us of.

Made Of Bricks starts off with what is currently on pace to becoming my favorite intro of 2008, “Play”. This short track is just begging to be sampled by DJs worldwide, and its heavy beat mixed with soulful organ and backing vocals set the tone for the remaining tunes on the album. If I didn’t beat the horse to death already, this one-minute-and-eleven-seconds-long song is a great way to display the diversity and decidedly un-Allen-esque music behind Nash’s voice.