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. Los Angeles Times
    88
    Thanks to Clarke's well-developed tune sense and his bandmates' primal need for speed, We'll Live and Die in These Towns doesn't sound the way life in a cubicle feels; if anything, it replicates the adrenaline rush of one of those YouTube videos in which a stir-crazy office worker decimates a copy machine.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    As debut albums go, it's unnerving that The Enemy are already this good and yet barely old enough to buy their own champagne when the ridiculously high chart placings inevitably come in.
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    So here's what's brilliant about this band: the 11 songs here offer no solution, no way out and very little hope, making We'll Live and Die in These Towns as bleak in its own way as the Manic Street Preachers' The Holy Bible. The songs are brilliant, too.
  5. Hot Press
    75
    It would appear that working-class Coventry trio The Enemy are now officially the next big thing.

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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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