Gig: 10/27/1984, The Alarm, Vorst Nationaal in Brussels

So most of us were half a mile back from the stage in the heaving, sweating darkness but returning after a six month British absence The Alarm were bound to break down all the barriers and set Heaven alight. Sure enough by the middle of the second number ‘Where Were You Hiding?’ the venue was transformed into the Cardiff Arms Park of punk – the roaring hymns and driving anthems, [read more]

‘Firing Line’ [3:22] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Always on the outside Always looking in Always been the loser I never seem to win I was brought up with nothing But the shirt on my back Pretty soon I learned how to get by On what little I had Oh I, I spend my time On the firing line Unwillingly mine Oh I, I spend my time On the firing [read more]

1/27/1984: The Alarm, Leicester University Summary Press Release Set List Includes cover of Wah Heat’s “Better Scream” (Written by Pete Wylie – “Pete” who saw his dreams come true in “Spirit Of ’76”)Band Comments Fan Comments