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Tom Clarke labels the Sheffield band as 'dull'

January 30, 2008 | 108 Comments
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The Enemy have attacked the Arctic Monkeys for being dull.

Tom Clarke, frontman of the Coventry outfit, laid into the Sheffield band, declaring he had felt let down by them recently.

“That first video was out – 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' – y’know, I looked at that and I thought: 'There's a bunch of working class lads from a proper town playing a tune like they mean it’,” he told BBC 6Music. “It was quality and I went out and bought the first album and I thought it was top – some really good songs on there.”

However Clarke says he is no fan of the follow-up, 2007's 'Favourite Worst Nightmare'.

“I was bitterly disappointed when I got the second – just dull,” he declared. “Certain aspects of their music on the second album, and certain aspects of their personas in the press, are just dull.”

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simple2006

Jan 30, 2008

is that jealously from Mr. Tom Clarke? lol.........looks like The Enemy are not as popular as The Arctic Monkeys and so he just wants to slag them off for there fame.

rick 13

Jan 31, 2008

End of the day, the arctic monkeys are over rated so hats off 2 tom clarke for having the bottle 2 say anything about them. Personally to me the enemy are a far better band and 1 of the best bands at the moment, their album is just plain british guitar music with so much heart and soul like oasis or the stone roses which is what we needed, a bit of music for the common man proving we dont all listen 2 shitty student music like radiohead or feel we have to jump on the band wagon and listen to the arctic monkeys.

kirsty-18

Jan 31, 2008

Ther is no way that the arctic monkeys are dull !!!! They are one of the best bands ever .. i mean come on i'd rather listen to them than those stuck up girls aloud!!!

littlezazz

Jan 31, 2008

they're not wrong either

WomblesBleed

Jan 31, 2008

what was he hoping to achieve other than to look like an idiot, did he think someone would be 'oh i used to like the arctic monkeys, but no more, that weller wannabe who always goes on about coventry says they're dull'

Cooper85

Jan 31, 2008

actually there is no more boring thing on the face of the planet than a 'working class' band. for one thing the working class of the '60s just doesn't exist any more and if the Arctic Monkeys used to be poor and write about, they certainly weren't poor when they wrote 'favourite worst nightmare'. so why should they've pretended to be. if they had mr. tom clarke would probably have been the first person to criticise just that.

naggers

Jan 31, 2008

i think 'twat' somes up Mr Clarke quite nicely. It a working class insult with a meaning like it means it.

fruitcake23

Jan 31, 2008

The Enemy are chavs, and also indie shit. I'm not a massive fan of The Monkeys, but at least they have an amazing songwriter and they clearly sum up today's UK...

slidey

Jan 31, 2008

why do the enemy have to pull out their working class card all the time? I like their music and think theyre good live, but they wont shut up about the same old rubbish. The arctics showed depth in the 2nd album, something a one dimensional band like the enemy never will.
The arctics are, by miles, the best band around at the moment and deserve every award they get.

mclozors

Jan 31, 2008

Get real anyhting to cause abit of controversy for attension, the enemy are a good band but nothing comapred to Arctic Monkeys they could never even dream of having the fan base arctic monkeys do. "Certain aspects of their music on the second album, and certain aspects of their personas in the press, are just dull.â€ Its called being down too earth, and not letting fame get too them obvisoly that now doesn't apply to the enemy as well.

thekillers

Jan 31, 2008

i think the arctic monkeys make fantastic music.. but last year i went to their concert and i was extremely disappointed. for starters they were rude on stage.. and they played with no energy at all..
it was certainly a let down.. and thats why they shouldnt win best live band.. great songs, crappy attitude

placeboi

Jan 31, 2008

It's hardly an attack calling the Arctic Monkeys dull...
their new album was incredible
the enemy are far duller, and their name bears resemblence to the dullest magazine I know!

Indietimmy

Jan 31, 2008

what a very lame comment as if generic lad rock like their very own music isn't dull, and besides the enemy will be long forgotten by the time they get round to a second album. to conclude : the enemy are lame.

felix.

Jan 31, 2008

Well. Tom here is has the right to an opinion, as do I. My opinion of Tom Clarke is that he's an obnoxious ugly prat, so I won't really pay too much attention to what he says.

blackiethelib

Jan 31, 2008

I can't believe that he would even say that, The Enemy are the most dull identikit indie band out there, Arctic Monkeys second album puts more effects and tones into it but retains the tunes, passion and biting wit. Just because they arn't out to impress the geezers and lads doesn't make them dull!
Besides... He looks like a fish : )

puppet master

Jan 31, 2008

the enemy saying the arctic monkeys are dull? oh the irony...

oranges and lemons

Jan 31, 2008

i agree with tom. their second album was rubbish and doesn't deserve any award. except for the band album title which can be classed as mildly interesting the album lacks any excitement except for the first 20 seconds of brianstorm.
Verdict: DULL

richardswain

Jan 31, 2008

Yep there definitely is some jealousy here, just cos the Arctic Monkeys are a far better and bigger band(in more ways than one! lol) than the Enemy they have had to have a go

Jess_a

Jan 31, 2008

What is the need for bands to slag each other off? Get a grip! The Enemy would make much better use of their time trying to write some half decent songs rather than stirring up trouble, then we might get some interesting news to read about!

heathaaaah

Jan 31, 2008

well The Enemy are complete crap, whereas Arctic Monkeys actually write amazing songs, so who cares what he thinks? 'Favourite Worst Nightmare' is better than the first album, anyway.

ilikestuff89

Jan 31, 2008

ugly man. this coming from clearly one of the most boring new bands of 2007, he probably thinks it's a good thing they were the soundtrack for an ER advert. and he's ugly.

did i mention he was ugly?

Jarvillian

Jan 31, 2008

How does this warrant its own article?
'Guy in band has opinions too'

Wowzers.

OldDirtRoad

Jan 31, 2008

Yes, of course when 'I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor' was released, it will have seemed like 'working-class lads', because that's what they were back then. What Tom seems to be forgetting though, is that they're not now. The experiences of a working-class lad and a lad who's rose to fame so quickly are going to be very different.

One of the main reasons I loved 'Favourite Worst Nightmare' was because it wasn't documenting being young and skint in Sheffield. Since Alex Turner is no longer skint, I imagine acting like he still was would disaffect a lot of fans. I lived on numerous council estates for a number of years and if someone with a fair amount of bob said, 'Hey, I'm still just like you!' I'd be annoyed. I imagine Tom would be too.

orangeiod

Jan 31, 2008

i'm getting tired of Tom Clarke's blatant classism; he's let it shine through many a time. People can't help what backgounds they are born into and in no way whatsoever should it make a difference to your opinion about them. This attitude that "we're working class, we deserve this more" should be cast aside.Talent should be appreciated for what it is, irrespective of how the person was brought up. I truly hate it when you see people use the excuse that some band is too "posh" or "upper class" as a reason for not liking them; and in no way should being from a working class background be looked upon favourably (or negatively!). It simply doesn't matter.

babyspinks

Jan 31, 2008

least arctics smile now and again and dont look like pond creatures

thebiznis

Jan 31, 2008

After listening to the enemy's album i would say its very arctic monkeys influenced and its quite cheeky to make the above comment

merkinman

Jan 31, 2008

Presumably Arctic Monkeys don't sound quite enough like a Paul Weller b-side to warrant further inspection for the Coventry chancers.

adzrocks1982

Jan 31, 2008

Sorry but The Enemy are shit, they are a shocking band, duller than dull. To say The Enemy are dull would be giving them credit. Without Arctic Monkeys, The Enemy wouldn't have signed a record deal and wouldn't have any fans, so surely they should be very grateful. But they can always go back to sell TV's.........

mdf---

Jan 31, 2008

Why must the NME try to get a story out of some innocuous comments made by the apparently cloth-eared Tom Clarke?

richlay

Jan 31, 2008

Sadly it seems the Enemy are more interested in taking the soundbite way to making it rather than blowing people away with their music - already had a fight with Alex Zane and now taking the Arctics on. One NME nomination (that they won't win) against the Monkey's seven is testament to what the people think - as well as sales and chart position. I like the Enemy's singles and they were half decent live but don't go thinking you've delivered a killer album.

springer

Jan 31, 2008

Tom Clarke is a total idiot- me and my friends just laugh at him now- Arctic Monkeys are fantastic and for them its all about the music- obviously for Tom Clarke its about creating a public persona and getting press attention- well Tom I can tell you your persona is coming through loud and clear- you are a talentless moron, your album was average at best- so I suppose the only attention you can hope for is to say such stupid things- because you won't be getting any for creating good music.

beefster

Jan 31, 2008

i went to see this sorry mess last year and i was greatly humoured when certain songs they played were accompanied by a video of them drivin round coventry gritty council estate in a clapped out ford capri.. keep it real lads

weaguey

Jan 31, 2008

What should it matter what their personalities are like? Bands nowadays should not be judged on their personalities, what they do in the press, how big their hair is or even how tight their skinny jeans are. They should be judged by the pure quality of their amazing music.

saltedpeanuts

Jan 31, 2008

omg are they joking?? the enemy are good but f.w.n is amazing

mydog8itsir

Jan 31, 2008

Well we cant all have two mythical creatures in our band can we... Exactly how far is the midlands from middle earth?

wellduhobviously

Jan 31, 2008

Has he even heard his own music yet? Someone should play him a CD or two, talk about dull. The fucking Proclaimers had more spine than this limp bunch.

Knoxie

Jan 31, 2008

Agreement. Anyone who doesn't like the Arctics MUST be jealous.

DanglyBrasco

Jan 31, 2008

Clearly trying to manipulate other peoples views in the running to the shockwaves awards. And the enemy arent exactly groundbreaking are they?

saltyballs1991

Jan 31, 2008

what a hipacrite the enemy are the most boring band i have ever heard long live the arctics

JayArr

Jan 31, 2008

Wow, impressive that a member of the world's most cliched band actually has the guts to call someone else 'dull'.

idaveyy

Jan 31, 2008

this is rediculous! tom clarke is such a ball bag, he lives round the corner from me in kenilworth, a quiet little town close to coventry with most of the population over 65 and a huge array of charity shops, however he sings about being brought up in coventry on the mean ghetto streets, just a big lie really. Also i see we are being told they are 18 and 19, however actually i believe they are around the ages of 22. this band is a scam.
i do quite like the music though, shame he's a tit

samridg

Jan 31, 2008

The Enemy are crap, Clarke is such a tit, so wrapped up in a working class persona. Why does it matter if a band are working class or from a 'proper town', surely its just the music that matters.

Penge69

Jan 31, 2008

Lay off the Arctic Monkeys Tom! They're the band of the noughties and have taken over from Oasis as one of the most iconic bands around. I, for one, would like to see The Enemy's next effort...

newyork92

Jan 31, 2008

What a loser :S
For the record, Favourite Worst Nightmare was not "dull".

James2222159

Jan 31, 2008

I think some one is a little bit jealous

elspud

Jan 31, 2008

Who is Tom Clarke to criticise the Arctic Monkeys!? When The Enemy can sell out two nights at LCCC and have two quality albums behind them (and no I dont include WLADITT) maybe..but until then go out and get a new tracksuit (chavs or what!?) and learn to sing.

guglky_ duk

Jan 31, 2008

utter fools ...

kingdom

Jan 31, 2008

Its called development you cretins.

Mackem1991

Jan 31, 2008

Thank god someone finally agress with me. There first album was simply flawless but the new ones a pile of dogshit and there crap live.Despite the albums they have sold they are no match for Muse or Kasabian on the live circut.Plus they just to seem to be more concerned about the clothes they wear instead of the music they make.They should just fuck off now before they get stale.

GoingTooFaaast

Jan 31, 2008

i love the arctic monkeys, been to see them 4 times & shiz, but i have to agree kinda...the first album was AMAZING & i have loved them since but i felt let down by the second one though. nothing really stuck out like the first album & made it different from every other band. there are some great tracks on it though, i just hope the next one is more 'arctic monkeys' than 'everyone else'

andy.allan

Jan 31, 2008

here here !! lets just sound like The Jam shall we, rip off's, do something diferent or go and get a job like the rest of us "working class" scum !!

andy.allan

Jan 31, 2008

BOO !!!

cloggo

Jan 31, 2008

Simple by name and simple by nature eh! You clearly missed the bit where he said that he thought the first album was top, and the bit where he praised their live video.

stripitdown

Jan 31, 2008

Right, so The Enemy have labelled Arctic Monkeys as being 'dull'. Well I think I spotted the outrageous irony in that statement first, so I claim that Â£5. Do I claim it off Tom Clarke?

craigmate

Jan 31, 2008

my two favourite bands.:(
i cant say a bad word about arctic monkeys cause everysong out is amazing. same with the enemy :(
but ive only met tom :( and he were real nice.

mrenglish22

Jan 31, 2008

The Arctic Monkeys are an amazing band, but I do agree that their first album is better, but both are great.
As for the comments themselves, I think someone's feeling a little green.

ulter

Jan 31, 2008

Fartic monkeys suck!!!

MUSE!!!! MUSE!!!! MUSE!!!! MUSE!!!!!!! RULE!!! THE UNIVERSE!!!!!

reset123

Jan 31, 2008

3 words

Pot
Kettle
Black

2-0-0-8

Jan 31, 2008

the enemy are one of my favourite bands but i think tom clarke should shut the hell up keep it to himself for once

sackville

Jan 31, 2008

Congratulations Tom - You are now the Ian Poulter of The Indie World.
Join The Others, The Paddingtons and Shed 7 in the bargain bucket.

Maxlander

Jan 31, 2008

How can the Enemy comment on people being boring? this is a band that use the lyric 'awayawayoh', evocative as that is, it's not a touch on Alex turner's lyrics that are spikey, quick and actually mean something. This is shown in both albums and Favourite Worst Nightmare has arguably their best song 'Do Me A Favour'

liamsmall

Jan 31, 2008

i remember reading an iview with alex turner saying that he would find writing a song about the '9 to 5' condescending.. or something like that - I think Tom may have the hump about that still

up the shambles

Jan 31, 2008

Well, I agree with him so far as that I am not a big fan of Favourite Worst Nightmare, but would prefer to listen to that than the We Live and die..any day. Plus the Arctic Monkeys first album is miles better than anything the Enemy have produced so far.

epiphonelespaulio

Jan 31, 2008

cant really compa

epiphonelespaulio

Jan 31, 2008

the enemy are by no means a bad band, but arctic monkeys are in a different class to them: their guitar playing is better and lyrics are second to almost none. You cant really compare "we'll live and die in these towns" to "whatever people say i am thats what im not" can you

"shitty student music like radiohead" hmm right

Maxaldo

Jan 31, 2008

Wtf? Clarks talking crap. I have never even concidered buyin "the enemys'" album, they drone on like old women at a bus stop and try and liven up a track by doin some "oh weyo oh weyo" crap in it. And as for being working class, i saw the drummers mums house on live lounge at the weekend, a semi-detached on a couldersack and 2 cars on the drive....umm, very working class. Clark hasn't stepped in to a factory in his life i'm betting.

ritchie13

Jan 31, 2008

He is right though! The first album is a classic (not necessarly a personal favourite) but the second one is quite poor. I do feel that the arctic monkeys have a certain emporers new clothes feel about them, ooh the first album is good, WE HAVE TO LIKE THE SECOND!

TheAntarcticMonkey

Jan 31, 2008

ok lets set this straight the arctics awsum band with some awsum tunes the enemy a good band with 4 tunes thats my first point arctics are just better band. my second point is what was the point in attacking the arctics what did it achieve apart from geting his band a little more coverage which is probably the whole point in him saying those comments. my third point is i saw the enemy the wombats and lethal bizzle on the nme tour in nottingham and they were all great but after the show the wombats were quite happy to chat to us and even asked us where to get something good to eat (and signed my mates shoe which is now called the wombat shoe but that aint the point) tom clarke came out for the whole 4 minutes and had a body guard with him the whole time who wouldn't let us even shake his hand so how middle class is that mr tom clarke needing someone to protect him when 10 or 15 people who wanted to have a quiet chat with him as leathel bizzle would say PUSSYWHOLE
peace!

Maxaldo

Jan 31, 2008

And another thing. Did his mother kiss that face?

Shonagh

Jan 31, 2008

At least the Arctic Monkeys have an ounce of originality. Unlike Tom 'I've never really listened to the Jam' Clarke!! Get over yourself!

dafgsdg

Jan 31, 2008

How the Enemy can call anyone dull is beyond me.

artbrutfan1

Jan 31, 2008

what a weird man. he doesn't like castles OR arctic monkeys. how can he live with himself with such a low zest for life.

Christ_On_A_Bike

Jan 31, 2008

For a man widely regarded as 'the Ugliest Hobbit in Music', I think Mr.Clarke should be a little more 'tactical' with his personal digs. I can just see Alex Turner in the daily rag saying "Yeah, The Enemy write some decent tunes, but that Tom Clarke is a right ugly tw*t!".
The Enemy have acheived nothing, and composed nothing of note. "Awayohwayohwayoh...". Inspiring stuff. Give up on the 'working class hero' cobblers, you smurf. Noel did to 12 years ago, and it's just boring us now.

Carljwyatt

Jan 31, 2008

Im a fan of both bands, and do disagree with Tom that the 2nd album is 'dull'. But what I would say is the monkeys could add a lot more to their live performances as they can be dull......

I think we should all wait and see what the Enemy's 2nd album is like tho.

Im sure that will settle this debate......You've been warned Tom Clarke!

Dannyboy342

Jan 31, 2008

Tom Clarke reminds me of the chav lads at school who would mock you before, only to start passing themselves off as "indie" by growing their hair and buying a jesus rocks belt. In my memory Alex turner has always had the decency to keep his opinions to himself.
D

bellend

Jan 31, 2008

The enemy are good i like their album but it is all unimaginative bar cords all the way through. The Arctics are different they are a great band not boring. The retard is trying to drum up publicity for his own band. NME there is no feud as the Arctics don't need the publicity unlike the Enemy they can sell records without the controversy.

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Jan 31, 2008

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ryangarg

Jan 31, 2008

Tom Clarke is a moaning little fiend. Slagging people off to gain some attention because radio one havn't played their crap singles for a little while, talk about kasabian or oasis to him and he'll brown nose like a teachers pet. He makes it sound like coventry are they only city to have a working class population too, shut your mouth and go away you pointy faced pleb.

Burnsy17

Jan 31, 2008

So Tom is going to write about being working class and living and dying in these towns for his whole career?

Alex Turner's outlook on life has changed and his songs with it, maybe there aren't as many hits on Favourite worst nightmare, but there's definitly more than on The Enemy's attempt at an Album.

Seems Tom Clarke thinks he IS british indie and tries to laugh down the competition.

dannytisthebest

Jan 31, 2008

I think arctic monkeys are over-rated. Yes, they are good but i've seen them live and they are not the best entertainers to be honest.

Look at the Enemy, I think they have done extremely well to break onto the scene aswell as making some really good records. I have also seen these live and ok, some might say that arctic monkeys have better songs but the enemy surely know how to entertain!

OwenMono

Jan 31, 2008

the enemy have a shit name and shit lyrics, i hope they all catch AIDS and die.

jetkickedmyarse

Jan 31, 2008

he's just expressed that he found the second album a bit dull compared to the first.

everyone calling him a twat...can you ask yourself if you've ever thought a band were dull? course you have, everyone has. that makes us all twats.

cantreallydance

Jan 31, 2008

I can't wait till the enemy come to releasing their second album, then they'll be stuck; they could either record a so called 'dull' album, or repeat the laborious moaning from the first album, which would be false as they are no longer 'working class.'

jaycee428

Jan 31, 2008

who does he think he is?...Johnny Borrell? Ha!!!

clockwork robots

Jan 31, 2008

this article is giving just what Tom wanted: attention

yeah, The Enemy are pretty shit compared to Arctic Monkeys (and for the record Favourite Worst Nightmare is miles better that Whatever People Say I Am...), but fucking seriously, who cares if Clarke slags them off? he's just trying to make headlines by being mouthy, because his music certainly isn't worth the print space.

Alex_BlocParty

Jan 31, 2008

I probably would agree but its abit strong coming from The Enemy.They obviously aren't concentrating on making good music themselves so they have to slag other people off.

eldooderino

Jan 31, 2008

"Personally to me the enemy are a far better band and 1 of the best bands at the moment, their album is just plain british guitar music with so much heart and soul like oasis or the stone roses......."

and the jam, just like the jam, exactly like the jam, i wish we could be the jam.

riverboat song

Feb 1, 2008

lol its great seeing arctic monkey fans getting upset, you all get so angry lol saw the arctics last year and they were plop... the enemy are a far better band.

eldooderino have you actually listend to the jam??? we'll live n die in these towns may sound like thats entertainment but i dont think any other of their songs sound like the jam at all.

adrienne_x

Feb 1, 2008

and for me, both Monkeys and Enemy suck.
just like tons of other nowadays bands.
it is silly how they attack each other just to be in press, sometimes they behave like some Spears or Hilton, really. everybody has a right to have his own opinion and these media wars seem to be here just for the childish fans.

theconfidenceisthebalaclava

Feb 1, 2008

lol its ridicolous that people only defend the enemy saying arctic monkeys are overrated er.... the enemy r overated arctic monkeys are quiet and not bigheaded and if you want overated go look at my chemical romance!

Canyoueros

Feb 1, 2008

i have to disagree. The monkeys second album is better than the first musically and lyrically. I have heard the enemy's album once and it didn't move me the same way the arctic's albums have. matter of opinion I spose, but Tom's one is wrong ;)

Zarnyx

Feb 1, 2008

Let's weight this. The Enemy: Here today, gone tomorrow.
Arctic Monkeys: Here yesterday, here today, already made their mark and will continue to tomorrow.
There are bands that can make the same album over and over throughout their career. Sometimes people wise up and figure that out, or sometimes it works because a platinum record formula that keeps you platinum because it's known to work.
AM have chosen to grow in life and reflect that in their music and it has worked. Change can sometimes be a beautiful thing and thus is the case with "Favourite Worst Nightmare".
At the core, it's still a well-written and sharp series of tales set to anything but 'dull' music.
And as for the attack on "their personas in the press being dull", well if that means I can have a band that will continue to make phenomenal music that's all about MUSIC and not have their images tainted by drugs, mental rehab and the "rock & roll" lifestyle, then by all means, please, give me 'dullards'. At least I know they'll survive to do something in the future musically instead of bashing every person they come across from DJs to other bands to get the attention warranted.

Julie_Love_Love

Feb 1, 2008

The lads are right - the Arctic Monkeys are boring.

The Enemy on the other hand are hugely talented, breathtakingly energetic, brilliant lyricists and they actually look like they enjoy what they`re doing.

I love em - Tom says what he thinks and good for him

elliotcraen

Feb 1, 2008

It's just as well The Enemy never excited me cos if they did I would have been 'bitterly disappointed' by there 'luck warm' 'every-man indie' album debut.

Ravey Ravey

Feb 1, 2008

I agree they are "dull" but he has no right to slag off a band better than his own... and they have some damn awesome lyrics and tunes going, more than he has so he sould go shove a pineapple up there.

theconfidenceisthebalaclava

Feb 1, 2008

good points when you scroll down
it is development and they cant stand something that sounds like a new approach to music
they just constantly feel the need to be working class apparently thats more powerful
shit band

theconfidenceisthebalaclava

Feb 1, 2008

lol,the enemy are dull ffs
if anyone calls the second album dull they are completely shut minded and cannot see past that the songs beacuse they dont sound *loud or with ridicolous anthems like the enemy there actually amazing when you actually get your head round it
sorry for commenting a lot

Alsop

Feb 1, 2008

The Enemy are good and i enjoyed the rivalries they have formed against people such as Alex Zane. However, The Enemy always harp on about their working class backgrounds when in actual fact they formed after meeting their manager at conventry game, who told them to come back in a few months when they have improved...they did this, then he made them go to places to experience REAL working class life. This tells me that they arent as working class as they make out to be,and in actual fact have been made by their record label. I'm also hating that "lads rock" tag cos it just makes me think of 50 year old builders who buy all their clothes from officers club shouting football scores. i enjoy the enemy, and arctic monkeys, but i think they have bitten off more than they can chew with the latest outburst against one of the finest bands on the current scene.

olicollins

Feb 1, 2008

dont get me wrong, i love both bands. but why doesn't he just keep his mouth shut about being working class and all that shit that the whole of "We'll live and die in these towns" is about. It's getting boring, shut up!

bert356

Feb 1, 2008

all these people jipping tom clarke are wankers the man is a legend in the making so is his amazing band the call the enemy!

even though i am a fan of the arctics i have to agree the the second album was dissapointing compared to their first.

leave the man alone aleast he has the bollox to stay what he likes!

redbull73

Feb 1, 2008

At least the Arctics dont lie about where they come from. Is this gonna go all Oasis v's Blur...pah!!

eldooderino

Feb 4, 2008

"eldooderino have you actually listend to the jam??? we'll live n die in these towns may sound like thats entertainment but i dont think any other of their songs sound like the jam at all."

no, but i have met bruce foxton, did you know he's only 15cm tall. amazing.

tom clarkes a working class hero. fight the power!

viqqq

Feb 4, 2008

AAAAARCTIC MONKEYYYS :)

DillysDaSheep

Feb 8, 2008

I love both bands and i agree that favourite worst nightmare isn't as good as whatever people say i am, thats what i'm not but i sure as hell don't think it's dull!!! and the enemy's music is just the jam reformed in different ppl. bollocks are arctic mionkeys dull!!!

kirsty-18

Mar 16, 2008

I fuckin hate tom clarke he is a chavish little leprecaun with big ears, Arctic Monkeys are by far better than most bands at the moment. They've got great personalitys, there NOT dirty chavs, in one of thier interviews they say that they will never let fame turn them into nobs, and Alex Turner is am amazing guitarist and singer and songwriter. You must be deluded if you think that the enemy are better cos they're a load of bollocks !!! ... the Arctics write about real life things but do the enemy ... do they fuck !!!

NotYourStar

Mar 21, 2008

its true, their personas in the media are different now. THEY'RE FRIENDLIER!! before, they were just uncomfortable! they said that in the NME special awards issue. they're just friendlier lately.

and I think that the style for Favourite worst nightmare was supposed to be different from their first. They are both great albums!!

but i suppose its just this guy's perception of people....

still, i like Arctic Monkeys better than the Enemy, so I suppose Im a little biased as well.

Melabel_x

Mar 23, 2008

Can I just ask, what does Tom Clarke think he's on about. He wouldn't know what a good album was if it came up to him and smakced him in the face. I think he needs a serious reality check if he thinks he can slag off the arctics for being "dull" when the enemys albums complete utter shite. Favourite Worst Nightmare is far from dull. Tom Clarkes dull. How dare he slag off a band that has come so far, when his band have only just made it in. Argh, they piss me off do the enemy.

Ordinarygrl

Aug 4, 2008

why shud all of u people slaggin off tom and the enemy get ur opinions and tom not get his opinion?? all u people slaggin off the enemy are doin exactly wat he did then calling him a twat so that makes all u twats as well doesnt it. i am a fan of the enemy and the arctic monkeys but i dont have a problem with tom saying that coz its just his opinion.