PICTURES: The Enemy In Leeds

 The Enemy had an amazing time in Leeds on Saturday as fans turned up for the new album signing and special performance.

Signing copies of Social Disguises 

Andy Hopkins 

The Enemy 

Tom Clarke 

PRESS: Renowned For Sound Review Social Disguises Album

 

Another review for The Enemy, but it seems that Social Disguises might not please everyone. Graeme prefers the bands earlier albums but is glad the band is back with a new album.

Read his review at Renowned For Sound

PRESS: The Gryphon Reviews The Enemy Social Disguises Album

 

Today's review for The Enemy's Social Disguises album comes from The Gryphon, written by Ruby Macklin. A glowing track by track review that concluded with,

"Social Disguises (2026) is the antidote Enemy fans need to heal the longing for new music.

 

Whilst maintaining their roots, a range of styles are explored to prove The Enemy are evolving and moving with the times.

 

The result is a dominating album which takes its rightful place as my top February release.

 

The wait will have been worth it. Welcome back, The Enemy, take a bow."

Read the full review from Ruby at The Gryphon 

INTERVIEW: Tom Clarke Talks One On One

Tom Clarke spoke with Danny Angove, the founder and editor of One on One and the result was a very in-depth interview worthy of the read. 

Answering poignant questions like, "Why are you releasing another The Enemy album at this stage in your life and career?" and "Was there a moment in the writing and recording process for Social Disguises where something just ‘clicked’ – and you knew you were on track to make a great The Enemy record?"

To find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions, head over to One on One website and get ready to dig deep inside the mind of Tom Clarke.

 

PRESS: RGM Review Social Disguises

RGM posted a review by Matt Jefferson after he listened to The Enemy Social Disguises album.

‘Controversial’, ’ Serious’, ’The Last Time’ and ‘Finish Line’ are all tracks that will no doubt cause pandemonium amongst this coming summer’s festival crowd.

Read the full review at RGM

 

 

The Enemy Exclusive Live Bonus CD

 

The Enemy Social Disguises Bonus Live CD

The Enemy fans have been enjoying the exclusive live bonus CD this week. The Social Disguises (Live Bonus CD) features The Boxer, Not Going Your Way and the title song Social Disguises. All the tracks were recorded live at Vada Studios and produced by Matt Terry. The cover photo is credited to Emilie Cotterill with the CD design by Rob Latimer.

The bonus CD is being given away as a thank you present for everyone who orders Social Disguises bundles from The Enemy official website for a limited time. The Enemy have released a video live version of the track Social Disguises to promote the release of the new album.

The Enemy - Social Disguises (LIVE)

 

PRESS: The Up Coming Reviews The Enemy Social Disguises

The Up Coming's Christopher Connor has reviewed The Enemy's new album Social Disguises. Giving the album  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ and highlighting Social Disguises, The Last Time and Going Your Own Way as stand out tracks. 

"They haven’t lost a step in a decade, returning with a sound that encapsulates their original sound while incorporating some new additions. It’s packed with their distinct brand of indie rock, and long-term fans will find much to enjoy."

Read the full review: The Up Coming

 

Spotify: The Enemy - Social Disguises Streams Week 1

One week ago, The Enemy released their fifth album Social Disguises. Fans have been buying physical editions of the latest album, alongside streaming the new tunes on various platforms. 

Today The Enemy Unofficial have added up the total streams on Spotify for each track from Social Disguises (totals include singles released prior to the album). Streams on other platforms like Apple and Amazon are not included in these figures.

 

PRESS: Maximum Volume Review

Maximum Volume have given The Enemy Social Disguises 8.5/10 in their review. Damian Sullivan goes through each track and was moved to write,

"`Social Disguises` is brimming with snappy, catchy, melodious tunes with enticing hooks, riffs and harks back to the band`s debut album `We’ll Live and Die in These Towns` but with a maturity that is gained from lived life experiences."

 Find out what Maximum Volume had to say about each of the tracks by visiting their website, worth a visit!

Tom Clarke IS Super Happy!

 

Tom Clarke with a "super happy" sticker!

The Enemy's Tom Clarke IS "Super Happy", according to the band's post on social media this weekend. The new album Social Disguises dropped on Friday and fans have been buying and streaming the album since then. 

Spotify reported that streaming for the Coventry band surged over the weekend, with over 400,000 total streams added to The Enemy overall tally of streams on Spotify.

Fans have been naming their favourite tracks from Social Disguises, based on first listens. Nat Griff said, "Those guitar parts at the end of 'Serious' are phenomenal." Another fan, Danielle Simpson said, "Love all of it but for me Social Disguises is the stand out track." Connor Chapman picked The Boxer as his best new track, while John Stribley said that Not Going Your Way had been a total earworm, unable to get the song out of his head!

PRESS: Three Songs And Out Review The Enemy Social Disguises Album

 

Another review for The Enemy Social Disguises album is in, and it's a five star ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ approval from Iain McClay at 3 Songs & Out Review Webzine.

"This is a brilliant album, full of catchy songs with very singable choruses and some brilliant musicianship. I honestly didn’t expect it to be this good."

Read the full review: 3 Songs And Out

VIDEO: The Enemy - Social Disguises (LIVE)

 

The Enemy have uploaded a live version of Social Disguises, taken from the new album with the same name released this week. Recorded in the studio, the black and white video captures the mood of the song beautifully. The track is quickly becoming one of the standout tracks from the album and is a very personal song for lead singer Tom Clarke.

The album, including bonus CD/vinyl are available from the official website and various record stores.

PRESS: This Is The Music Reviews The Enemy Social Disguises Album

This Is The Music website have reviewed The Enemy's Social Disguises album track by track and my goodness - what a glowing review! Every day we are sharing the love for the brand new album as more and more people discover how good The Enemy Social Disguises album is.

Here are some of the lines from the This Is The Music review:

"With over 90 demos to choose from the result is a record that sounds unmistakably like The Enemy — but wiser, tougher and more self-aware."

 "this album isn’t about reliving former glories. It’s about reclaiming identity."

"The lyric “Hello Pretty Face, Welcome To The Rat Race” lands as a standout moment, a sharp, relatable line that proves The Enemy are still writing songs that connect directly with their fan base and reflect real-life pressures."

"This isn’t just a comeback album — it’s a statement. Social Disguises finds The Enemy rediscovering the fire that first made them essential, while sharpening it with the perspective of everything they’ve lived through since.  

The choruses still hit, the riffs still bite, and the urgency that once defined them hasn’t faded — it’s evolved.  

Rather than chasing past glories, they’ve built on them, delivering a record that feels raw, relevant and unapologetically real.  

After more than a decade away, The Enemy haven’t just returned — they’ve reminded everyone exactly why they mattered in the first place."

Read the exciting full review: ThisIsTheMusic

 

PRESS: The Indie Masterplan Review The Enemy Social Disguises Album

 

The Enemy Social Disguises album has been awarded four and a half stars out of five on The Indie Masterplan website. Marc Whiffen wrote, "There’s always pressure when a band with a legacy steps back into the ring but ‘Social Disguises‘ doesn’t sound like a group trading on nostalgia, it sounds like unfinished business from The Enemy."

The review concluded by saying, "‘Social Disguises‘ isn’t just a comeback record, it has all the bones of what feels like a lost follow-up to ‘We’ll Live and Die in These Towns‘ but with all the soul of the progression they’ve been through in the 19 years since."

Read the full review: The Indie Masterplan

PICTURES: The Enemy In The Studio

The Enemy shared four pictures from their time in the studio, including the 'Super Happy' photo of Tom Clarke!

*Pic credit: The Enemy

 

PRESS: At The Barrier Reviews The Enemy Social Disguises Album

It is always a pleasure to read proper reviews by people who know what they are talking about and John Martinson from At The Barrier is one of those people!

The Enemy might be below some big wig radars, but Social Disguises is certainly pleasing Indie music lovers.

"this is the album that doesn’t just start a new chapter but could write their legacy, if you give it the time and space it deserves."

"Social Disguises doesn’t mimic their earlier work but masters the efforts. These are solid, strong 11 tracks with little-to-no filler. In a scene craving authenticity, The Enemy have delivered reckoning over nostalgia."

Read the full review: At The Barrier

 

Did You Know?

 

The Enemy currently have over 194,600,000+ streams on Spotify and over a quarter of a million monthly listeners and over 153.7K followers!

You will be able to stream the new album Social Disguises and all your favourite tunes from The Enemy on Spotify.

Spotify: The Enemy

PRESS: Newspaper Reviews The Enemy Social Disguises Album

 

The mainstream press were busy over the past few days delivering their verdict on The Enemy's Social Disguises album, and we are pleased to read the new tunes have been warmly received. 

*PICS: The Enemy

PRESS: Northern Chorus Interview With Tom Clarke

 

Northern Chorus interviewed The Enemy's Tom Clarke as the new album Social Disguises was released. The interview highlights how "Tom reflects on creative freedom, his late autism diagnosis, the band’s evolving sound, and the enduring power of community – from football terraces to local music venues".

Find out what Tom had to say about performing the new tunes live, Coventry's music scene and why Social Disguises is very personal.

Visit Northern Chorus for the full interview.

PRESS: LOADED: Album of the Week - Social Disguises

Loaded magazine not only had The Enemy's Social Disguises as their Album of the Week, they also awarded it with a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review!

"Fans of their debut will likely find plenty to latch onto, while newcomers may hear a seasoned band rediscovering its purpose. 

Don’t let this album pass you by."

Read the full review: LOADED