We'll Live and Die in These Towns
by The Enemy
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. musicOMH.com
    60
    Right at the end, they redeem themselves with a romantic little pop ditty that strays into Colourfield territory, with Clarke's scowling, angry young man tones wrapping themselves as well as they can around gentler, less confrontational sentiments. It's the most interesting thing on the album and if they can harness this flexibility a bit more in the future, they might just find themselves lasting the course.
  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    Fact is, the Enemy are better than that, and their debut full-length is also certainly better than some kind of classic Britpop rehash.
  3. PopMatters
    50
    That’s not to say that the Enemy are on anywhere near the scale of awfulness which the Ordinary Boys descended to, but the flaws in We Live and Die in These Towns mar an album which does have some silver linings.
  5. cokemachineglow
    44
    The point being that this album isn’t “terrible,” just sort of dull and boring.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    40
    That it still ends up being reasonably affecting is testament to the band’s essential likeability, but it’s not enough to escape the feeling that We’ll Live And Die... is a record that’s worryingly lacking in presence or character.
  7. Uncut
    40
    High on aggro but low on ideas, it mimics The Pistols' sneer and The Jam's melodies, while throwing in some inexcusably clichéd lyrics.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. Ricko
    Sep 4, 2016
    8
    With lead single "Away From Here" is a rewrite of The Jam's "Going Underground" and the albums title track mirroring "That's Entertainment",With lead single "Away From Here" is a rewrite of The Jam's "Going Underground" and the albums title track mirroring "That's Entertainment", it's fair to say The Enemy are influenced by Paul Weller and co. The two songs I've mentioned actually border on brilliance regardless of their originality. The rest of the album has its moments as well. Plenty of Pistols based rock with snarly vocals ranting about the lives of the working class. In terms of the music, it's highly enjoyable. Lyrically, when Tom Clarke is on form he's clever, incisive and meaningful but at times plays on the working class thing too much. A well put together album that will be enjoyed by britpop enthusiasts.… Full Review »
  2. DonJ
    Jul 30, 2007
    9
    Followed this band from the start, and so proud of what they have achieved. Many people in the industry think they are a one trick pony and Followed this band from the start, and so proud of what they have achieved. Many people in the industry think they are a one trick pony and '30 years out of date' but much of the midlands hasn't move on since the 70's. Each tune has its own character that get your foot tapping, then caped off with the happy birthday jane. Good luck lads… Full Review »
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