Gig: 11/11/1989, The Alarm, Crest Theatre, Sacramento, California

Good intro, I like this already. First of all I�m a Bob Dylan fan, it�s quite a clear lyric with a Dylanesque sound, but the chorus is not the kind of thing you�d associate with Dylan. Intros are so important because they establish attention, and within 60 seconds of this there are changes that indicate it�s not going to be a monotone. There�s energy, attitude. It�s a well constructed record. [read more]

2/7/2004: The Alarm, WOLVERHAMPTON – WULFRUN HALL Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

‘Raindown’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: I can hear the crying The silence in your sleep I can feel the pain you breathe I can read the troubled Writing in your dreams I know what you hope and pray for Let it rain down Let it rain down on me When your heart is speaking To the daggers in my throat Don’t tell me – don’t tell me [read more]