Photo: The Alarm,10/1/1987

Ok, back to the 80’s. One of my favorite bands in high school (early 1980’s) was The Alarm. The band formed in Wales in 1981. They fused the rawness of The Clash with their own brand of folk-rock garnering (nonsensical) comparisons to u2. They toured with u2 in 1983 giving them massive exposure. The band have several hits in the UK in the 1980’s and a few minor hits here [read more]

‘Change II’ [2:52] (Sharp/Twist), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike Peters/Dave SharpLyrics: It’s been a long time comin’ And it’s good to be back Been in a head on collision With a medicine man I’ve been down in the alley Where the odds are stacked Down on my knees Had to turn back CHANGE CHANGE I need a change OH LORD CHANGE CHANGE I need a change OH LORD OH LORD Down in [read more]

12/1/1987: The Alarm, Music Key radio interview Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments