Responding to the double chart failure of “The Deceiver” and “The Chant”, the Alarm attempt to quickly regain momentum by recording a new song at Good Earth with Alan Shacklock. “Absolute Reality” end-up sounding much like the best songs from Declaration. The song came from demos for their next album.
Gigs
Gig: 5/25/1985, The Alarm, “Rock am Ring Festival”
5/25/1985: The Alarm, “Rock am Ring Festival” Summary Lineup of bands (in order): Lone Justice, Merle & The Ring, The Alarm, Shakatak, Rick Springfield, Gianna Nannini, Joe Cocker, REO Speedwagon, U2 and Chris DeBurghPress Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments
Article: The Alarm’s Ruse Inspires Film
Billboard.com A single/video stunt staged by the Alarm last year will serve as the premise of a forthcoming film to be made by the producer of “Shrek.” The story is based around the veteran Welsh act’s success with the single “45 RPM,” released in February under the fictional name the Poppyfields and supported by a video featuring teenagers as the band. The single netted a top 30 entry on the [read more]
Discography
“Spirit Of ’76”: The Alarm (single) 1986
Versions The Alarm: 7 “, ‘Spirit Of ’76 (edit)’ cat #:IRS-52792, b/w Reason 36 The Alarm: 7 “, ‘Spirit Of ’76 (edit)’ cat #:IRS-52792, country: USA b/w Spirit Of ’76 (edit) The Alarm: 12 “, ‘Spirit Of ’76 (edit)’ cat #:IRS L33-17080, country: USA b/w Spirit Of ’76 (AOR edit) Unique PS< The Alarm: 7 “, ‘Spirit Of ’76’ cat #:IRS IRM 109, country: UK b/w Where Were You Hiding [read more]