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Gig: 1/9/1986, The Alarm, Norwegian radio
1/9/1986: The Alarm, Norwegian radio Summary Mike talked about the making of the strength album, about constant touring. He said a year earlier they had wanted to fill stadiums, but decided that was dangerous for a band, so went into the studio to make an album “following their own instincts”. Talked about the band all wearing leather trousers because they are easy to keep clean. “How are you going to [read more]
Blogs
Blog: Mike Peters ‘Under Attack’ Recording Diary Entry #42
Day Forty Two : Friday 14th July 2005 George finishes the mix in the morning, while Jules, Dylan and myself take a walk along the banks of the Thames. It’s another beautiful day. We come back just in time to hear the final mix. We decide to tackle ‘Cease And Desist’. As most of this track has been recorded in The Chapel, the first job is to get the backing [read more]
Songs
‘Lie Of The Land’ (The Alarm)
‘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]