Gig: 3/11/1988, The Alarm, Portland, Oregan

‘Lie Of The Land (demo)’ [2:19] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Eddie MacdonaldLyrics: Too young to care too old to fight Ain’t bothered about your life Drop out far out don’t go to school Get out while the goings good Sign up for the dole dig a hole For your bone and moan ain’t got any cash Hedonistic man with your can And your head of sand Take the lie of the [read more]

The Western Mail from 23rd June. (From “Singled Out” as the best of the 3 singles reviewed & given 3 stars) “Taken from The Alarm’s excellent new album Under Attack, Raindown is driven by spiky and very current sounding electric guitar riffs that give way to Mike Peters’ impassioned voice and a chorus that’s both anthemic and rich in harmony.” Publication:: Author::

‘Rain In The Summertime (Lightning Mix)’ [7:15] (The Alarm), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Under the anvil of the sun Sweat, like a train I come, I come, My body a dust Scorched by the might of the sun Burning light, burning white heat Like wildfire I sweat a fever My body screams Disintegrates in the heat And love is the FAITH that keeps on burning I love to feel the [read more]