The first version of “Blaze Of Glory” is recorded with Mick Glossop in Redan Studios, London. The song was written as a defense for their new friends U2, who were being attacked in the press. “Thoughts Of A Youngman” is also recorded.
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Photo: The Alarm,1/1/2003
Description: Credits:Photo provided by Shaun Finnie
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First demos for “Abolsute Reality” album recorded
Demos for the “Abolsute Reality” aalbum recorded at Ezee Hire stusios in London. They were used to lure Jimmy Iovine to produce The alarm scheduledfor January 1985. Iovone renigs, and the “Absolute Reality” album becomes a single relesed in April 1984. the new album, retitle “Strength” is recorded ith Mike Howlett instead.
Songs
‘Rivers To Cross (electric demo)’ [3:52] (The Alarm), The Alarm
‘Rivers To Cross (electric demo)’ [3:52] (The Alarm), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: As I walk out one morning Across the fields of dawn I see a crooked shadow Fall across the land Storm clouds gather overhead Birds of prey in wait How can we undo What cannot be undone The darkness lies heavy I see it from afar The distances between us Are tearing us apart How many rivers must [read more]