Gig: 3/29/1983, The Alarm, Hammersmith Palais, London

I suppose it is fitting that start here with “Raw” as my first “preview-review” of “The Alarm 2000” releases, because, frankly, it has always been my least favorite of The Alarm�s studio albums. To me, the original sounded disjointed, messy and rushed. This was a far-cry from the lush and cohesive “Change” from two years prior. I always felt that “Raw” was missing something. After listening to the “Alarm 2000” [read more]

‘Sold Me Down The River (edit)’ [4:10] (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 and I don’t understand How you sold me down the river [read more]

Uptown Magazine The Alarm has been around for more than two decades. Second, on this alb these guys serve up an enjoyable, slab of uplifting rock �n� roll that could be compared to the work of many great artists�(B+) more… Youth Ink �Under Attack,� their newest release, is yet another achievement for the veteran rock band. It�s beautifully presented and as fresh and lively as their first. Each of the [read more]