Gig: 12/6/1987, The Alarm, Stonybrook University, Long Island, New York

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]

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.

Hi – just a quick bit of me, me, me. (Well all of us actually). Three separate interviews with Me, Mike and Craig with Denise Ames are all available on the Charter cable network under video on demand. If you have Charter go to channel 999. Then Community Interest, then Talk Shows. Are ints are all there. They’re free to watch and all good fun. Love J