Read a great Dead Men Walking Review over at Whisperin’ and Hollerin’
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Review: Declaration Review
A Declaration of intent, very definate in its viewpoint andclear in its ideals. The Alarm would be so easy to ridicule if it weren’t for the unavoidable power of their songs. Anthemic but not ridiculously so, their dignity stems from factors far less obvious than a resounding chorus. It’s easy to see why this band attract contempt – the hilarious hairstyles and Jesse James meets Desperate Dan wardrobe, the unapologetic [read more]
Review: Alarm 2000 Collection
The Alarm Alarm 2000 Collection 21ST CENTURY 21C018 Much derided, even in their heyday, The Alarm suffered from a tendancy to wear their influences (Clash, U2, Dylan) all too obviously on their sleeves. Their songs sometimes struggled clumsily to contain frontman Mike Peters’ big-hearted righteous visions, but when it all clicked together (68 Guns, Blaze of Glory) their stomping rock lit up a moribund ’80s musical landscape. Immaculately packaged and [read more]
Review: ARCC #2: The Alarm Live At The Hammersmith Palais
Album: ARCC #2: The Alarm Live At The Hammersmith Palais Release Date: Dec. ’02 Where to Buy:MPO, online This Live album captures the original The Alarm lineup at what was most likely the best “live” moment in their history. Originally a BBC Radio Show, it was recorded at The Hammersmith Palais Feb 14th, 1984 (and subsequentlybootlegged as “First Rebel Carriage” and “Live In London”). Mike Peters has painstakingly remastered recreated [read more]