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.
Discography
“Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?”, The Alarm (single) 1984
Versions: 7″ UK: Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?/Pavilion Steps cat #:IRS 101 7″ UK: Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?/Pavilion Steps cat #:IRS 101 (promotional stamp) 7″ Germany: Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?/Pavilion Steps cat #:ILLEGAL ILSA 4114 7″ Australia: Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?/Pavilion Steps cat #:IRS ES 943 12″ Germany: Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?/Pavilion Steps/What Kind [read more]
Interview: Interview: The Alarm in Zig Zag Magazine by Mick Mercer
ZIGZAG 1983 INTERVIEW Amidst the general hubbub of the cozy North London pub the video screen suddenly dominated proceedings for mine eyes (only), twisting unexpectedly from the Birmingham Crossroads Motel to its London counterpart, The Bat Cave. The volume was fortunately never louder than the chink of glasses and dosser conversation but as I sat at the back quietly sipping my cocoa I began to feel quite bilious at the [read more]
Archive
“The Chant Has Just Begun” is released as a single.
“The Chant Has Just Begun” is released as a single. It reaches #48, only 3 places higher than “The Deceiver”. The Alarm’s attempt to model the sound of the times instead of their own true passions proves to be a failed experiment.