“A New South Wales” single released.

‘Mercenary Skank (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Hit the town, hit the town We’re going out, we’re going to hit the town The light are bright, the lights are bright We’re going out all the lights are bright We’re going to have some fun We’re going to have some fun Northern soul boys and skinhead girls Suedeheads dancing on the fighting floor Purple hearts, dexy’s, blues [read more]

10/6/1983: The Alarm, “Top of the Pops”, BBC 1 TV, UK Summary The bands second appearance on the “Top Of The Pops” chart show with “68 Guns”. The single would spend 7 weeks in the UK chart, peaking at number 17.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

‘Corridors Of Power (electric demo)’ [3:04] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Picture you on a pedestal So avant-garde of mind Standing in the last ditch Where fallen heroes lie Stand to the left of centre Stand to the right sometimes All good politicians Speak in riddles all the time I’m looking under tables I’m looking under chairs I’m looking for an answer Been searching everywhere Day by day Hour by [read more]