Event: 3/11/1985, The Alarm, “Music Box” interview

5/7/1987: The Alarm, Ritzy in Aberdeen Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

This is the kind of record that could only come from a young band. Determined, committed and naive, the five songs on this EP have all the hallmarks of idealistic youth: simple, forceful music, rambling strings of earnestly poetic images and the conviction that speaking out just might change a few things. And like Bob Dylan, U2 or the Clash, these four young Welshmen pull it off. The Alarm don’t [read more]

‘Marching On’ (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm Lead Vocals:Mike Peters Lyrics (from Declaration album version) : Well, There’s a young boy standing Staring at the world You know he can’t control his anger You can see it in his eyes He’s gonna smash the window He’s gonna tear down the walls Hey mister you don’t understand it Take a look at it through my eyes These are the kids they’re powerless So [read more]