Interview - Tom Clarke Wants 2012 To Be The Enemy's Biggest Yet

The Enemy’s Tom Clarke answers Andy Parker from Electric Banana's '10 Questions for Tom Clarke' Q&A during a hectic spell for the frontman and the band! The Coventry lads have recently hit the studio to write and record their “superb” third album with a genius producer – which is going “to put The Enemy back on the map” and make 2012 their biggest year to date. Electric Banana is a Coventry based music website offering the latest UK indie music reviews, news and entertainment. The following interview was posted on their website:

1) The Enemy are currently working on your 3rd album, what’s it sounding like?
It sounds very guitar orientated. It’s comparable to the first Enemy album, but with a distinct maturity to it and it’s a great stand alone record in its own right. We’ve gone to great pains to make sure the writing and recording process has been thorough and intense.

2) What music has been on your stereo most during 2011?
The Bronx. An American band, who have the biggest guitar sound ever. We drafted in Joby J Ford from the Bronx to produce Enemy 3.

3) Would you support The Stone Roses for the reunion shows?
I would cut off my big toe to do so. And I will if necessary.

4) X Factor. Do you hate it or see it as harmless family entertainment like Noel Gallagher?
Good TV. Shit music. That’s my view.

5) What is your fave TV show at the minute?
I love Educating Essex. Not to be confused with that appalling show The Only Way Is Essex. The only way to what? Contract chlamydia and buy a BMW M3 with outstanding finance. No ta. Educating Essex is an entirely different programme, showing brilliant teachers who care about kids educations.

6) What was the last DVD you bought?
Senna!!! Watch it!

7) You’re known as a big fan of cars, what is parked in your driveway at the minute?
Well I’ve still got the Jaguar E-Type. Enzo Ferrari said it was the most beautiful car ever made, makes me proud to be from Coventry when I drive about in it. I’ve had lots of Jags and a TVR, there’s currently a Porsche in the garage but my day to day drive is an old diesel Alfa Romeo which refuses to die! Perfect for ferrying the god daughter about in and trips to B&Q!

8) Have you got a top secret celeb crush?
Yes thanks.

9) If your friends and family are struggling to think of an Xmas gift for you, what can you suggest that they can get you?
A remote control helicopter, or if they’re feeling flush a real one.

10) Finally, what will be the New Years resolutions for The Enemy for 2012?
Take the musical world by storm and deliver the fans the Enemy album they dream of. I’m so focused right now it’s all I can think of. We want 2012 to be our biggest year to date. We’ve got a superb album, a genius producer, an Oasis sized gap in the market and very little competition. Time to put The Enemy back on the map.

*Source:  Andy Parker for Electric Banana

* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com