This is the Number ONE debut album from indie Coventry boys The Enemy. I bought the album 3 hours before they played at the Coventry Godiva festival and I am also seeing them at Leeds festival! This album is definitly the best debut album I have heard this year.
We\'ll live and die in these towns (named after a graffiti tag spray painted in a toilet) is full of great songs, musically and lyrically. Everybody has heard "Away From Here" and "Had Enough" on the radio. Catchy to say the least, these were good choices or single releases, but werent by far the best on the album.
Tom Clarke (Lead Vocals and Guitar) sings about the bands experience, working 9-5 to get minimum wage and growing up on the streets of Coventry. There are a number of simple yet catchy guitar riffs, mimicked by Andy Hopkins, (Backing vocals and Bass) and the energetic rhythms performed by Liam Watts.
Tracks To Listen Out For:-
You're Not Alone: "...There's Just Too Many Dreams In This Wasteland For You To Leave Us All Behind..." - This is an inspired song encouraging people that have to settle for being treated badly to stick together and try and make a difference. I also recommend listening to the T in the Park acoustic version (check video websites).
We'll Live And Die In These Towns: "...Dirty dishes from a tv meal, gone cold from the wind through a smashed up window..."- The topic of this song is the frustration felt when people think they will be stuck in a lifestyle they hate forever. Very cool brass intro, Highly recommend a listen. There my two favourite tracks on the album.
I can guarentee that you will love every track on this album, and like me, you will wonder why these aren't the biggest band ever!
Definitly buy this Number One album!
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Advantages: The album consists of many absolutely fantastic tracks which are great to listen to. Disadvantages: The album begins badly and ends awfully also.
Advantages: The album consists of many absolutely fantastic tracks which are great to listen to. Disadvantages: The album begins badly and ends awfully also.