Photo: The Alarm,6/1/1984

People’s Band is the usual grudging accolade afforded to those who have a hard time of it at the hands of the critics. With their essentially optimistic bent, heightened melodramatics and general eagerness to please, The Alarm have been considered a bit wet behind the ears right from the word go. But, a decade on, they’re still in there fighting, even edging up the world rankings, and Raw is a [read more]

10/16/1985: The Alarm, The Marquee, London Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

‘Day The Ravens Left The Tower, The (1985 Marcus Studios rough mix)’ [4:35] (Macdonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: I’ve swept the floors of all my kings I’ve opened doors and let the tourists in Days of wine and roses Prime ministers, red robes These days are gone I’ve stood on guard as my Queens were born I’ve cut the grass on many English lawns Of strawberries and ice cream Of [read more]