Gig: 3/11/1990, The Alarm, Das Ca Zelt, Vienna

Review: The Alarm’s Direct Action Mike Peters and The Alarm have spent the majority of this decade refining what it means to be "The Alarm". The "redefinition", be it in the form of songs, shenanigans, or new band members has not come at the expense of music. Twice, they have set-out to mine their sound and craft their songs with epic multi-volume sets of tracks for their fans to enjoy [read more]

‘Howling Wind’ [6:44] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Love on this wasteland holds no dominion I refuse to lay me down On the grapevine comes the saying “Son, you’ll reap whatever you sow” I sow the seeds of my love Deep undying true love I sow There is beauty out there somewhere I will leave no stone unturned There’s a guitar and a bugle I hear the sound of distant [read more]

‘Sold Me Down The River (radio edit)’ [3:00] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: There’s a fire beneath my skin There’s a fever that makes me ill Got a love, a love that kills I’ve got twenty four hours to live Comeback, I’m begging you please Comeback, I’m down on my knees Comeback, I’m begging you please I don’t know why I don’t understand How you sold me down the river [read more]