The Enemy Album Countdown #4

 

The Enemy Album Launch Countdown continues as we discover which tracks from the first four studio albums fans have been listening too over the past few decades.  The last post saw was a It's Not Ok, one of the earliest tracks with 1.1m streams on YouTube Music.

Now it is time for the #4 tracks fans were streaming on their devices:

You're Not Alone (WLADITT 2007)

Last Goodbye (MFTP 2009)

This Is Real (SITS 2012)

To The Waterfall (IA 2015)

Another mixture of tunes with these four tracks from four albums. You're Not Alone is a gig favourite and has chalked up 1.6m streams on YouTube alone. The new album already has upbeat tempo tracks that have been released ahead of Social Disguises album release on Friday 20th February 2026.

Find out which tracks make the #3 spot in the countdown soon......

 

Taped Magazine Review The Enemy Album

 

"Arguably, this album has been one of the most anticipated comebacks of the year after the band reunited last year." - Abi Hawes, Taped Magazine.

 Taped Magazine have published a review of The Enemy new album Social Disguises, and the it gives a glowing review of the new tunes.

Read the full review on the Taped Magazine website.

📸Photo Credit: Bridie Main

The Enemy Album Countdown #5

 

As we countdown the launch of The Enemy Social Disguises album, it's time to take a look back over the last 19 years and find out what fans have been listening from from the first four albums.

The fifth most played songs from the first four albums are:

It's Not Ok (WLADITT 2007)

51st State (MFTP 2009)

Come Into My World (SITS 2012)

Some Things (IA 2015)

These tracks demonstrate the mix of music that fans of The Enemy have come to appreciate over the year's and the new album is expected to deliver some new fan favourites later this month.

Check out which four tracks make the number four slot in the next Album Launch Countdown.

The Enemy Album Countdown

Over the next few days we are counting down the most popular tracks from each of the four studio albums released by The Enemy as we eagerly await the fifth album being released on Friday 20th February 2026. 

Social Disguises promises to be a return to the original sound that captivated Indie fans in 2007 and it will be refreshing to hear how Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts have developed their sounds for a new generation of fans, while pleasing long standing fans.

Find out which tracks fans have been listening to the most over the past 19 years as we journey back over the first four album tracks. From We'll Live and Die In These Towns (2007) to It's Automatic (2015) we will journey back to the greatest tracks by The Enemy. Music For the People (2009) and Streets In The Sky (2012) also produced memorable tracks. 

Lyrics Added

 Lyrics for Not Going Your Way, Trouble and The Boxer have been added to The Enemy Lyrics Page:

https://theenemycoventry.blogspot.com/p/enemy-lyrics.html

SOCIAL DISGUISES: Two Weeks To Go

 

Two weeks to go until the new album by The Enemy is finally released. Fans have waited over 10 years since the last album (It's Automatic 2015) release. Social Disguises hits the shops/streams on Friday 20th February 2026.

The past year has been a busy one for The Enemy with three new tracks released from the forthcoming album as well as a nationwide tour. This year is already shaping up to be another hectic one with a series of performances for the album launch (see previous posts), Summer festivals and a tour with Ocean Colour Scene later in the year.

PRESS: HotPress The Boxer Release

 The Enemy share new single ‘The Boxer’, ahead of upcoming album Social Disguises.

PICTURE: Emilie Cotterill

STORY: Nicole Pontes Coelho

WEBSITE: https://www.hotpress.com/music/the-enemy-share-new-single-the-boxer-ahead-of-upcoming-album-social-disguises-23125308

The Enemy have released the single ‘The Boxer’, ahead of their forthcoming record Social Disguises, set to be released on February 20.

Social Disguises is the trio's first album in over a decade, and it was produced by their long-term collaborator Matt Terry.

Aiming to hit the same standards of their platinum-selling debut, We'll Live And Die In These Towns (2007), The Enemy have written their new record from 90 demos, some of which stem back to when they reformed in 2022. The group had split in 2016.

Described as intensely hypnotic, ‘The Boxer’ is about a man whose glory days are behind him, as well as a metaphor for other universal experiences, such as the realisation that our futures can always change for the better if we keep striving and battling for something more.

"‘The Boxer’ is about a fictional character, but it's an observation about regret and how anxiety can stop us achieving things we want to in life," said Tom Clarke, the lead vocalist of the band.

"It's about fear holding us back, and how that can destroy who we are. We tried to achieve an industrial weight to the sound, and a monotony to the composition to reflect the sentiment of being stuck."

LISTEN: https://open.spotify.com/track/0R3UzTELVviZMqJuIFXbiM?si=rEBZNCZdQUuYFkeFuFFF8Q

LazyDays Festival 2026

Music fans will be able to enjoy The Enemy as part of the LazyDays Festival 24-26th July 2026.

Taking place in Priory Park, Southend, Essex with acts such as Tinie Tempah and Feeder, it is on course to becoming a sell out with record ticket sales.

Described as, "A magical mix of music, unforgettable memories and good vibes - this is No Ordinary Weekend." LazyDays Festival has been growing from rising talent to festival favourites,  and this year will bring a bigger and better second stage plus a brand-new third stage packed with unforgettable discoveries, according to festival organisers.

The Enemy will take to the stage on Saturday 25th July 2026. Tom, Andy and Liam have a growing number of music festivals lined up as they promote the new album as well as anthem crowd pleasers.

https://www.lazydaysfestival.com/

 

More Album Launch Event Dates Added

Following hot on the heals of the four album launch signing/performance events, The Enemy have announced three extra dates for Liverpool, Edinburgh and Nottingham.

Fans will be able to get the new 'Social Disguises' album signed and hear new songs from the album being performed. Tickets sold out quickly for Glasgow, Leeds, Coventry and London. New venue tickets go on sale Friday 23rd January 2026 at 10am, with fans on the mailing list getting access an hour earlier at 9am.

The Enemy album Social Disguises is released Friday 20th February 2026.

Tickets for events: https://www.theenemyband.co.uk/tour

The Enemy Collectors Edition Album Sells Out

 

Copies of The Enemy collectors edition 'Social Disguises' album sold out almost as quickly as it had been posted on the band's official Facebook page today. 

Blood Records had made just 500 vinyl copies and fans snapped up the chance to have a limited edition copy of the forthcoming fifth album. Within a few hours all the LP's had been sold, leaving some fans disappointed at missing out. Luckily fans of The Enemy will be able to get their hands on the new album in a few weeks (20/02/26).

The Enemy Exclusive Signing/Love Performances Events

Tickets have gone on sale for exclusive live performances and record signings events for fans of The Enemy. Glasgow (16/02/26), Coventry (20/02/26), Leeds (27/02/26) and London (04/03/26) will be the locations of four special intimate events where fans can get up close and personal while watching The Enemy performing tracks from the forthcoming new album Social Disguises.

Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts will be signing albums and CDs that are purchased through the exclusive link for tickets.  The fifth studio album will be released on Friday 20th February 2026.

Tickets are expected to sell out fast as excitement builds following the successful 2025 tour.

Full details are available on The Enemy official website: https://www.theenemyband.co.uk/tour

 

The Enemy Looking To Shine On At Music Weekender

 

Billed as 'the indoor festival with your own bed', Butlin's Skegness will be rocking and bopping during the last weekend in March, regardless of what the unpredictable British weather is doing outside!

The Enemy, Embrace and the Lightning Seeds are just three of the performers taking part at this year's Shiiine On Weekender 2026. Music fans will have the luxury of the indoor comforts while staying on site and avoiding queues for taxis each day. Added bonuses will be the close proximity of the sandy shoreline just a very walk away. All reasonably priced and a must for music lovers.

The Enemy are set for a busy 2026 as they launch their new album on 20th February, linking in with album signings performances as well as festival dates and a supporting role with Ocean Colour Scene at the end of the year.

Full details about Butlin's Shiiine On can be found here:

https://www.butlins.com/bigweekenders/weekends/shiiine-on-weekender/skegness-270326#headliners

The Enemy Exclusive Album Signing Events

Exclusive Social Disguises album signings will be taking place around the country as The Enemy release their fifth studio album on Friday 20th February 2026.

London, Leeds, Glasgow and hometown Coventry are among the places targeted for fans to attend special signings events. It will be an opportunity for fans of The Enemy to get up close and personal at these intimate venues, while enjoying exclusive live performances showcasing Social Disguises album tunes.

The Enemy have always excelled at performing live in front of fans whether it be the Koco Club in London or a working men's club in Corby. Tom, Liam and Andy are enjoying the freedom from big record label management as they create music and deliver that to new and old fans alike. 

Full details and links to each venue can be found at The Enemy's official website:

https://www.theenemyband.co.uk/tour

 

The Enemy Announce First Release For 2026

 

The Enemy have wasted no time by announcing their first release for 2026 with another track from the forthcoming album Social Disguises.

The Boxer will be available for fans on Friday 16th January 2026 and will become the third track from the new album. The cover shows a blurred man in a doorway with the shadow going into a room with the artwork being credited to Aly Lloyd and follows the theme of previous releases from Social Disguises.

The album can be pre-ordered from the official website and will be released on Friday 20th February 2026. Social Disguises is the fifth studio album with the best tracks compacted from over 90 demos over a two year period.

The CBS Story: In Our Coventry Home

 

A special BBC CWR radio documentary about the trails and tribulations facing Coventry City Football Club in their battle for their football stadium has been aired and features the music from The Enemy throughout the hour long special.

Iconic tunes such as Aggro and Away From Here featured alongside the Sky Blues anthem song We'll Live And Die In These Towns, as the story of that journey from administration and homeless from the arena to finally coming back home to Coventry. The Enemy also performed live to home fans on Tuesday 4th November at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Tom Clarke described the moment as humbling and strange. Days later The Enemy performed two sell out gigs in Coventry as delighted fans celebrated both Coventry City Football Club and The Enemy returned to their rightful place in Coventry.

The CBS Story: In Our Coventry Home, the story of Coventry City Football Club's team and ground that took two decades to finally reconnect.

August 23rd, 2025 is a day etched into the history of CCFC. A club that had been homeless in its own city, finally got the keys to a place to call home.

This BBC CWR special revisits the story, including the sale of Highfield Road, the original plans with a retractable roof, owners SISU, Wasps, ground shares, promotions and more.

Exclusive interviews with owner and chairman Doug King, previous chair Joe Elliott, reporter Simon Gilbert and audio from BBC CWR's archives.

Produced and presented by Lorna Bailey.

Executive Producer, Siobhan Harrison.

Listen to the programme, available for a limited time on BBC Sounds

The Enemy Booked For Tramlines Festival 2026

Another Summer festival has been booked for The Enemy to perform at - this time the lads will be heading up north to Sheffield. On Sunday 26th July 2026, the final day of the Tramlines three day festival - The Enemy will be one of the indie bands entertaining around 40,000 festival crowds. 

Wetleg, Fat Boy Slim, Kaiser Chiefs, Courteeners, Reverend & The Makers and a whole host of other artists will be taking to the stage at Hillsborough Park from Friday 24th July to Sunday 26th July 2026.

Tramlines gave this description about The Enemy:

"When The Enemy broke onto the UK music scene in 2006, they quickly earned their place as one of the biggest bands of the era. Their anthemic, rabble-rousing energy lead to the #1, Platinum-certified debut album 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' as well as two more hit albums- 'Music For The People' (#2) and 'Streets In The Sky' (#9) before they said farewell with 'It's Automatic' (2015). After celebrating their successes with numerous sold out tours, NME awards and performances with the likes of Oasis and The Rolling Stones, the band parted ways in 2016.

Tom Clarke (vocals/guitar) did continue the band’s legacy touring solo across the UK during the in-between years, but eventually reunited with Andy Hopkins (bass) and Liam Watts (drums) in 2022. With over 40,000 tickets sold for their reunion tour the demand for the 3-piece was still very much alive and well. In their home turf of Coventry, C.C.F.C. & fans proudly adopted the song 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' as their club anthem, further cementing their roots in both their home city and the wider football community, after having multiple hit songs used on iconic FIFA soundtracks, as well as ITV coverage of The FA Cup. The trio now embark on another sold out UK tour whilst announcing the upcoming release of their fifth studio album."

Buy Tramlines Festival tickets:  HERE

 

The Enemy Lined Up For YNot Festival 2026

 

Award winning YNot?Festival returns in 2026 and will be joined by The Enemy at this Peak District event. Tickets have been selling fast and looks set to be even bigger than the 2025 festival, which won a prize for Marketing Campaign Of The Year.

The Libertines, Reverend And The Makers, The Streets, Kaiser Chiefs, Hard-Fi and The Vaccines are just a few of the acts on the line-up during the four day festival at Pikehall, Derbyshire. Entry begins on Thursday 30th July 2026 and the final act will conclude on Sunday 2nd August 2026. All details about the Y Not Festival, including tickets and camping information can be found on the ynotfestival website.

The Enemy have announced several festival dates for 2026 as the band continue to enjoy performing in front of festival crowds around the UK.

The Enemy To Perform At Victorious Festival 2026

August Bank Holiday 2026 is already looking like a right scorcher as The Enemy join a host of other bands and artists at the award winning Victorious Festival.

Held at Southsea, Portsmouth on the English south coast with day tickets and camping available, it looks like this year could become another award winning year.

Friday 28th August is headlined by Richard Ashcroft and features acts such as Faithless, The Vaccines and Scissor Sisters. 

The Black Keys and Primal Scream are two of the acts lined up for Saturday 29th August.

The third day will see The Enemy and Kasabian reunited during the Sunday line up, in what promises to be a throw back to great Indie music.

Full details and tickets can be found at https://www.victoriousfestival.co.uk/

 

The Enemy - Social Disguises Album

The Enemy will be releasing their long awaited fifth studio album Social Disguises on Friday 20th February 2026.

It is promising to be a return to their roots, bringing the Coventry band back to their indie anthem days when they released their first album, We'll Live And Die In These Towns in July 2007 which shot straight to the top of the Official UK Album Charts. 

Two tracks from Social Disguises have already been released, giving fans a taster of what to expect from the 2026 album. Not Going Your Way and Trouble were well received during The Enemy 2025 tour. Fans have been delighted with the first new material from Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts since reforming in 2022. 

 Social Disguises is available for pre-order from The Enemy and all good record stores.

VIDEO: Trouble - The Enemy

The official music video for ‘Trouble’ by The Enemy

Listen here: https://slinky.to/TroubleTheEnemy

Pre-order the new album ‘Social Disguises’ - https://slinky.to/SocialDisguises

Join the mailing list: https://theenemy.os.fan/sign-up

Directed by Morgan Tedd

Lyrics: 

Can someone please explain

Cos I feel like I’m insane

I don’t understand a thing these days

Maybe I’m too set in my ways

Can someone put me back on track

Before I have a heart attack 

I don’t understand a thing you say

Every conversation’s like a maze 

And if it 

Looks like trouble 

Sounds like trouble 

Smells like trouble

It must be trouble, yeah 

Oh if it looks like trouble 

Sounds like trouble 

Smells like trouble

It must be trouble, yeah 

Can someone please explain

Cos I feel like I’m in pain 

I don’t understand a thing these days

Maybe I’m too set in my ways

Can someone put me back on track

Before I have a heart attack 

I don’t understand a word you say

Every conversation’s like a maze 

And if it 

Looks like trouble 

Sounds like trouble 

Smells like trouble

It must be trouble, yeah 

Oh if it looks like trouble 

Sounds like trouble 

Smells like trouble

It must be trouble, yeah 

Well you know, and I know

Exactly what this is

We both know, it’s a no-go

It’s just trouble, and you know it 

You know it looks like trouble 

Sounds like trouble 

Smells like trouble

It must be trouble, yeah 

Oh if it looks like trouble 

Sounds like trouble 

Smells like trouble

It must be trouble, yeah