Gig: 5/28/1982, The Alarm, Target Club, Reading

5/3/1991: The Alarm, Hammerjack’s, Baltimore Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it. Change did not sell as well as expected, and IRS did not want to send the band on another huge tour. It would be their last, best chance to reach a wider audience.

‘Lie Of The Land’ [2:31] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm Lead Vocals:Mike Peters Lyrics : 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 going’s 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 [read more]