Gig: 2/18/1985, The Alarm, Absolute Reality released as a single in the UK

Day Thirty Six: Thursday 7th July 2005 We will all remember where we were when we heard about the bombings on the London Underground. I was with Jules traveling across the M62 on my way to Yorkshire to take part in a Cancer Charity event. It was a horrible journey. Jules spent ages trying to get through to all our friends / acquaintances in London to make sure everyone was [read more]

10/15/1983: The Alarm, Kid Jensen session, BBC Radio 1 Summary “One Step Closer” features rapid 12-string guitar strumming from Dave Sharp and a different cadence to the lyrics than on any other version of this song – live or studio. Alan Shacklock joined the band on piano.Press Release Set List Howling Wind Unbreak the Promise Walk Forever By My Side Excerpts from One Step Closer To Home – this is [read more]

11/14/1982: The Alarm, The Pit, Exeter University Summary Press Release Set List Declaration For freedom The Deceiver Lie of the land Marching On Third light Unsafe Building Tell Me Across the border 68 Guns == Marching On Up for Murder Breakdown (Nigel Peat) Set includes a cover of The Buzzcocks’ “Breakdown”Band Comments Fan Comments