Tom Clarke Answers Fans Questions About Third Album

The Enemy frontman, Tom Clarke spent this week answering fans questions about the new album, the upcoming tour and any other questions they put to him. Tom has always been passionate about fans and loves interacting with them on Twitter, Facebook and face to face. We have spent the past few hours typing up your questions and the following blog posts will answer YOUR questions.

Everyone is getting hyped up about the third album, wondering what it will sound like. This Q and A session will put your mind to rest - we are on course for a great sounding return of The Enemy.....

Taihoon: I heard the new album is similar to your first album, but is this true?

Tom: "The songwriting is similar, the sound is bigger, heavier guitars... Bigger drums..."

Andy Floyd: What sort of sound should we expect from Gimme The Sign?

Tom: "It's a full on assault of guitars and melody. Big singalong chorus and quirky verse lyrics."

Stephen Trotter: Tom the papers are saying this album is make or break for your band, are they for fucking real or something???

Tom: "I think it's a pivotal moment for the band, but only because I know how good it is."

oasisyuki: Is there any singalong song in a new album?

Tom: "Almost every song is very singalong!"

Steve Neal: Does the new album recapture the great raw sound and attitude of the first album?

Tom: "Yes! That's the best bit, the attitude the vibe, it's all back."

George Sergeant: Well looking forward to the new album too!! More of the same? or are you going in a different direction musically?

Tom: "Somewhere between the first and second, closer to the first but with a new heavier sound."

IdlersDream: Are there any tracks that you've recorded that you wish you'd done differently?

Tom: "Nope, we've had plenty of time to get everything right on this one."

Dale Meggitt : You got an official release date? Or an idea? Cant wait to hear sum decent music bk in charts instead of r&b with a wank beat!

Tom: "Yep, but I'm not allowed to say yet. Stay tuned here and my followers will be the first to know."

IdlersDream: Have you written any songs about the London riots?

Tom: "Yep, it's an album contender too."

IdlersDream: Brilliant - were you shocked by them or did you think they were inevitable?

Tom: "Bit of both... Was glad to see authority challenged, but was for all the wrong reasons."

starman1888 Marty: Loved both albums but would you say the new one is more like wladitt or mftp? When you playing the barras?

Tom: "It's inbetween, songs like the first, sounds as big as the second. Barra's gig on the cards."

Bobby D: What's been the band's biggest influences on this record and is it similar to first two albums?

Tom: "Songs from the first with guitar sound from the second roughly. The Bronx were a big influence!"

Sam Hallam: Can't wait for this year, gonna be another vinyl set with this album? PS, hope there's plenty of Midlands dates planned!

Tom: "Epic midlands date planned. Hope we do a 12inch again, not many bands do and I love vinyl."

Paula Perry: Have you designed the album cover?

Tom: "Roger Sergant is working on it now, photographed lots of British bands and just made the Libertines film! Very exciting!"

Lucas Sandhu: When will the new album be released and when will tour dates be released?

Tom: "Single out imminently, then a couple more, so in a few months maybe? Dates released asap. Just awaiting confirmations."

Neil Claxton: What's your favourite song from the new album?

Tom: "Changes every day, today, Bigger Cages Longer Chains."

Neil Claxton: When will it come out?

Tom: "Aiming to start releasing stuff within a month, album will follow a few singles, so hard to say, but not long!"

Cam Mills: Favourite track off new album?

Tom: "Personal fave is one called Bigger Cages Longer Chains, although it differs day to day."

James Kirk: Any special guests on the record like Weller does with his?

Tom: "No, not any famous ones, but a few interesting collaborations."

Natalie Henderson: Who has inspired you on your new album? Can't wait to hear it when can we hear the first track from it?

Tom: "The Who. The Bronx. The nation. Liam, Andy... People I love people I hate... Every guitar band in history one way or another."

Ryan Stanton: What are the bands aspirations in terms of album chart position and single positions?

Tom: "The charts are monopolised. I believe the fans can put us right up there. Music fans own the charts."

BlueNose_Jimbo: What's the new album gonna be called?

Tom: "The album title will be announced in the next few weeks. There are a few cryptic clues dotted around our online stuff."

BlueNose_Jimbo Can I have a copy of the new enemy for free? ;)

Tom: "You can have the new single for free just by liking the Facebook page. Everybody can."

doubledex: Any of the new songs deal with how tough things are and this disgrace of a government?

Tom: "Yep, but without being overtly political. We're more social than political I believe."

C_D_Russell: Would love an album like 12 songs of Away From Here or Your Not Alone.

Tom: "That's what we're trying to deliver, but with a stronger guitar sound basically."

Ben Clarke: How far are you off are you from finishing the album?

Tom: "A couple of weeks we reckon now."

Darren Smith: Compared to WLADITT how are the melodies?

Tom: "Melodies are catchy, it's one of our strengths and we listened to WLAD a lot when writing. The new album is unique though."

Ryan March: Biggest influences on the sound of the new album?

Tom: "The Who, The Bronx, The Enemy first album."

Dan Wilson: When will the first listen of the album or single be out and any chance you playing Derby?

Tom: "The first single will hit Radio any day. Stay tuned here and we'll give you all a heads up."

George Bramley: Will there be more awesome B-side covers? I'm thinking tainted live, father & son and the likes.

Tom: "The acoustic B side covers went down a treat so yes we'll be doing plenty more of that!"

Ross Packer: What's the new stuff sound like then? What rig you using or same as before?

Tom: "Like the first album but with bigger balls. Guitar sounds are a mix of our original fender amp and some special stuff. Sounds like the Bronx with big enemy melodies!"

Lee Pitchford: When can we expect the new album mate? Will you be giving away a few signed copies lol

Tom: "Release date will be announced soon. We'll certainly sign anybody's copy!"

Paul Tempany: Release date yet mate?

Tom: "Soon :)"

Jason Matthews: How would you compare the new album to your first album?

Tom: "The songs and vibe are similar but the sound is a bit heavier. Imagine the first album with a ballsier sound."

Matt Morrall: Gonna do any crazy marketing schemes like kaiser chiefs did, the make your own album thing?

Tom: "Nah, we're going to make an old school 11 or 12 track guitar album full of catchy belters and big singles."

Kirsty Kelly: I'm getting impatient whens the album coming out? It's gonna be amazing!

Tom: "Can't announce yet, it's very nearly finished now though"

Samuel Hodge: Will you play it live or just keep playing the whole of WLADITT with a couple of new tracks? the MFTP shows were a joke...

Tom: "We intend to play a balanced mix of all three albums, longest sets we've ever done, catering for all our fans."

The Indie Swan: When is it going to be ready?

Tom: "We've got two weeks more recording to do, the stuff that's done is already being mixed, and then it'll be ready!"

Next up..... Tom Clarke answers your questions about this year's tour plans.

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