Gig: 1/31/1988, The Alarm, UEA, Norwich

‘Black Day (electric demo)’ [4:10] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Trouble in my life Always seems to haunt me Now that the wind has changed west to east I see your eyes Scarlet tears run while Down the ridge of the old mountain side The temperature�s rising The flood had decreased And all I need is the air that I breathe I see the black, black day I wanna leave [read more]

Standards is your standard issue pre-Christmas “best of” compilation from The Alarm, a band that is far from standard issue. Here, all your favorites are lifted to the audio excellence of digital sound -“The Stand”, “Strength”, “Spirit Of ’76”, “Rescue Me”, “Marching On”, “Blaze Of Glory” – and the sound is great. This ia an excellent collection to own, especially if, like me, you have all of The Alarm’s earliest [read more]

12/18/1985: The Alarm, The Gaumont in Southampton Summary Strength Tour.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments