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 

The Enemy lastfm Top 10 w/c 23/02/26

 

This week's lastfm Top 10 countdown features four new entries from The Enemy's brand new album released on Friday. 

Social Disguises is set to dominate the lastfm listener charts over the coming weeks, but can any of the tracks knock off the fan favourite from the #1 spot?

PRESS: Travellers Tunes Review The Enemy Social Disguises Album

 

The reviews are beginning to come in thick and fast and Traveller's Tunes have added The Enemy Social Disguises album to their list of reviews.

The review went on to say, "Social Disguises’ is a post-catharsis album. It embraces their past, both internally and the bands that inspired them and the peers they liked", giving The Enemy a glowing review as they return to form along the lines of the first album.

Read the full review:  Traveller's Tunes

PRESS: Full Pelt Music Review The Enemy Social Disguises Album

 

Full Pelt Music have listened to The Enemy's brand new album Social Disguises and given it a  4 star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐. The review went on to say,

"The album flows nicely and does their return the justice it deserved.

Where many bands in this scenario would fail to deliver something of worth, The Enemy can be proud of what they have created."

Read the full review and check out Full Pelt Music for so much more!

https://fullpeltmusic.com/2026/02/the-enemy-social-disguises-album-review/

PRESS: Tinnitist Website Albums Of The Week - The Enemy Social Disguises

 

Any publicity is publicity, and while this is not so much of a review - more of a press release, it nevertheless directs readers to the new album by The Enemy Social Disguises.

Not sure why the album is quoted as the fourth album from the band, but you can read the article on the Tinnitist website.

https://tinnitist.com/2026/02/19/albums-of-the-week-the-enemy-social-disguises/

PRESS: Music News Monthly Reviews The Enemy Social Disguises Album

Reviews for The Enemy's brand new album Social Disguises are arriving in thick and fast. Music News Monthly reviewer David Weddle had some glowing words to say about the new tunes.

"You could play this album 30 years from now, and it would still be a cracking collection of tracks from a band that have really mastered their craft. It has real staying power, with any of the full length track fitting easily into any playlist."

"Social Disguises is a modern classic; it feels like a record that is packed full of energy and hidden gems."

Read the full review: Music News Monthly

 

The Enemy Social Disguises Test Pressing Collectable

 

The Enemy signed Social Disguises Test Pressing album has already become a hunt for record collectors after it sold out almost immediately. The 500 copies of the plain white signed vinyl was priced at £75 but has become a sought after music item.

 Featuring the signatures of Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts on the cover and numbered individually, The Enemy first new album in 10 year's has generated heaps of interest online and at a string of sell out special events to celebrate the launch. 

Blood Records have released 500 copies of Social Disguises, pressed to squad effect in mustard yellow, oxblood and orange. The Enemy album was also limited to 500 copies and hand-numbered. This version sold out quickly and is already fetching higher price on auction websites.

VIDEO: Tom Clarke Interview With CinemaChords

 

Tom Clarke gave a heartfelt interview with CinemaChords' Howard Gorman as he discussed The Enemy's brand new album Social Disguises. Tom opened up with Howard 

to break down that hugely prolific demo process, the discipline behind cutting it to the bare bones, the pressure of keeping pace with a culture that doesn’t slow down, and how the band took the frustration and regret running through Social Disguises and channelled it into tracks that surge with unbridled energy, honest to the core but without a hint of lament or languish.

This interview was emotional, and dug beneath the surface as Tom opened up to Howard about the pressures and processes of the music industry and the journey over the past 20 years. Arriving finally with The Enemy Social Disguises new album. 

Visit CinemaChords for more.

PRESS: CinemaChords Reviews The Enemy Social Disguises Album

 

Describing The Enemy 'Social Disguises' as "fuelled by frustration, fired up by experience", CinemaChords gave the new album 4/5 stars.

Howard Gorman's review said, "Social Disguises balances its reflective weight with drive, proving that a measure of frustration can be just as much a fuel for the song as melody or riff."

Read the full review: Album Review

Watch Howard's interview with Tom Clarke: Interview

Competition Time - The Enemy Giveaway!

To celebrate the launch of The Enemy new studio album Social Disguises, fans are in with a chance to win a merchandise giveaway.

The Enemy said, "We're gutted to not be able to be celebrating the release of our new album 'Social Disguises' as planned, but doesn't mean we can't do something fun from afar.We couldn't be more grateful for everybody who has bought a copy so far, and we want to give away a few merchandise bundles (worth over £75!) to say thank you."

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is:

1. Share this Facebook post

2. Head to https://theenemy.os.fan/sd-competition to upload a screenshot/picture of either proof of your album purchase or proof of streaming.

The Enemy will be selecting the winners at random on Friday 27th February.

Good luck!

 

The Enemy Social Disguises -Out Now!

 

The Enemy new album Social Disguises is out now!

Perceived as the true follow up to We'll Live And Die In These Towns and critically well received, fans new and old can get to enjoy the tunes.

Physical CD/Vinyl/Cassette 

Spotify

Apple 

Amazon

Support the band by buying the Deluxe CD/Vinyl!

VIDEO: The Enemy - Not Going Your Way

The Enemy Cancel Coventry Event

 

The Enemy have been forced to cancel their sell out hometown event in Coventry (20/02/26) due to an ongoing family medical emergency.

A statement from The Enemy social media read:

"Some of you may be aware that one of the band is dealing with a significant family medical emergency, and that the Glasgow and Edinburgh signing events had to be cancelled. 

The situation remains ongoing and as a result, the Coventry signing event has also had to be cancelled. The band are supporting each other and thank you all for your understanding and support. 

The band are absolutely gutted, and can only apologise for the inconvenience caused.

A full refund will be issued within the next 24 hours for the Coventry event, including all bundle options on purchasing the album. If you would still like a physical copy of the album, please repurchase a new copy via theenemyband.co.uk "

Signed Social Disguises

 

The final preparations ahead of the brand new album by The Enemy are well underway. Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts have been signing copies Social Disguises ready for the release next Friday (20/02/26). The albums and CD's will be dispatched and arriving at the homes of fans around that date.

The lads have been busy rehearsing for the album launch events and are looking forward to meeting fans around the country. 

The Enemy Social Disguises album is available to order from the official website, including signed copies and various bundles. 

The Enemy Social Disguises Cassette

Last year cassette sales were up 53% (164,000 units) during 2025 in the UK as more music artists catered for the nostalgic tapes coming back into fashion. While they still have a long way to go in becoming as popular as vinyl (7.5m units) have become, more people are adding them to their collections.

The Enemy are giving fans the opportunity to add a cassette of Social Disguises to accompany the CD's and vinyls on offer from the official website. Priced at £7 (excluding postage and packaging) and even cheaper if combined with other pre-oder offers, The Enemy cassette may well become a valuable addition for collectors. The tape will not be available from many outlets, but fans can find it at Townsend Music.
 

Family Emergency Forces Scottish Cancellations

 

Sadly The Enemy had to cancel their two Scottish performances due to a family medical emergency. Management issued this statement on Monday (16/02/26):

"Due to a family medical emergency within the band, they have had to rush back home and both tonight’s show at King Tut’s Glasgow and tomorrow night at The Caves Edinburgh have been cancelled. Refunds will be issued within the next 24 hours. 

We are so sorry for the disappointment caused, your support means the world to the band, thank you on their behalf for being so understanding of the circumstances.

Many thanks,

Management"

At the moment all other dates are continuing as planned, fans should check the official social media nearer the dates for confirmation.

The Enemy lastfm Top 10

 

Find out which tracks by The Enemy feature in the lastfm Top 10 countdown based on streams over the last week.

*Video counter: Vecteezy.com

The Enemy 10 Bonus Tracks

As if it wasn't amazing enough having a new studio album from The Enemy after eleven years, the Coventry trio are giving fans the opportunity to enjoy even more new music. The release of Social Disguises (20/02/26) will also be available with a bonus deluxe CD that will contain ten additional tracks.

HMV are doing a deluxe edition CD that contains four bonus tracks (titles not revealed when this was written), but other music outlets such as ProperMusic.com have the tracklisting (see below) and the catalogue number as ENECDX01.

1. The Boxer

2. Not Going Your Way

3. The Last Time

4. Trouble

5. Controversial 

6. Social Disguises

7. Pretty Face

8. Serious

9. Innocent

10. Finish Line 

11. Secrets (bonus track)

12. Middle Ages (bonus track)

13. Helsinki (bonus track)

14. Everyone Hates Me (bonus track)

15. I Don’t Wanna Be This Way (bonus track)

16. A Million To One (bonus track)

17. Everybody Knows (bonus track)

18. Messed Up Life (bonus track)

19. The Subconscious Never Lies (bonus track)

20. This Is Not The End (bonus track)

The Enemy - Social Disguises Pink Vinyl Exclusive

 

Fans of The Enemy have plenty of choices when it comes to which formats to buy Social Disguises. But did you know there is an exclusive pink vinyl available for indie outlets?

While you can purchase orange and yellow copies on The Enemy official website, the additional pink copy of the album will be pretty special to collect. HMV have the orange edition and Amazon fail to mention what colour they will be dispatching, it is independent record stores that offer fans the chance to not only support local record stores, while also being able to obtain the new album in pink!

Prices vary and it is worth pre-ordering from your local record outlet, you can also order from places like Rough Trade and Wax And Beans.

Happy Valentine's Day

 

Sing When You're In Love - The Enemy (2009)

For lovers everywhere 💕

The Enemy Album Countdown #1

 

Can you guess which tracks by The Enemy ranked the highest YouTube streams?

The moment of truth has arrived, just ahead of the fifth studio album release. Social Disguises is available to pre-order from the official website and will be released on Friday 20th February 2026.

Here are the biggest tunes from each studio album The Enemy have released:

We Live And Die In These Towns (WLADITT 2007)

Saturday (SITS 2012)

Be Somebody (MFTP 2009)

It's Automatic (IA 2015)

Three out of the four most streamed songs by fans of The Enemy have connections to football. We'll Live And Die In These Towns single reached #21 when it was first released in December 2007, yet over the years the slow burner grew on fans. Becoming an anthem during live gigs, the track went on to being played at the Coventry City Football Club home games. The song has continued to grow in popularity and is now firmly embedded into the history of Coventry and it's football club. WLADITT became the most streamed track, amassing 3.7m YouTube streams.

Saturday (SITS 2013) was the official first single from Streets In The Sky (Gimme The Sign was a free download prior to this) and  the track featured in FIFA 13, cementing The Enemy's connection with football fans. The lads would go on to perform in London alongside the FIFA World Cup as part of a special promotion. 

EA Sports became connected with The Enemy through the catchy Be Somebody track, which featured on FIFA 10. The video follows Tom, Andy and Liam on their journey to the then RICOH Arena ( now the Coventry Building Society Arena) for the amazing homecoming gig. There is even a quick footy kick during the video.

It's Automatic was the title track taken from the 2015 album release, the visually captivating video was directed by Imaginate Creative. The new look and new sound is where things paused until The Enemy reformed in 2022.

Not Going Your Way, Trouble and The Boxer are the three releases from The Enemy's fifth studio album already out there for new and older fans to enjoy. In a few days time, the long eleven year wait will be over. Time to add even more tunes to the streaming lists as the music library continues to grow for fans of The Enemy.

Which Enemy tracks are your all time favourite?