A WEEK later than planned, the Old Fire Station played host to an energetic fusion of British indie-rock as The Enemy came to town.
Rescheduled due to band illness, the night saw the Coventry trio supported by Lost Boys and The Likely Lads.
The near capacity venue welcomed The Enemy led by frontman Tom Clarke, who bounced on stage to announce their arrival.
Touring to promote third album, Streets in the Sky, the band played a blend of old and new, mixing instantly memorable tracks like Saturday with early singles such as Away from Here.
Clarke’s aggressive lyrical style provided the perfect vehicle for their biting brand of social commentary. The short gig ended on a high as they expertly covered Madchester anthem Sit Down by James, before leaving on You’re Not Alone from debut album We’ll Live and Die In These Towns.
The crowd were without an encore, yet clearly happy with The Enemy’s latest musical offerings.
Nathaniel Hobby
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