Gig: 2/21/2003, The Alarm, Aschaffenburg / Colossaal, Germany

A Declaration of intent, very definate in its viewpoint andclear in its ideals. The Alarm would be so easy to ridicule if it weren’t for the unavoidable power of their songs. Anthemic but not ridiculously so, their dignity stems from factors far less obvious than a resounding chorus. It’s easy to see why this band attract contempt – the hilarious hairstyles and Jesse James meets Desperate Dan wardrobe, the unapologetic [read more]

‘Rescue Me (Tearing The Bonds Asunder Mix)’ [5:15] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Remixed by The Alarm and Kevin Maloney A renegade Rides a run away train To liberate Tear these bonds assunder A fugitive Running from a chain gang Comfort me Grant me absolution Running all my life Running all my day Running through the night Seems like forever Take me now I’m so tired Take me now This [read more]

‘Hwylio Dros Y Mor’ [4:38] (Macdonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: ? Notes:Welsh version of “A New South Wales”Mike Peters Notes: ?Dave Sharp Notes: ?Eddie MacDonald Notes: ?Nigel Twist Notes: ?