The Alarm: CD, ‘Innerview Series #25, Show #9’ cat #:??, country: USA

Bob Dylan, the Byrds and the energy of the Clash have influenced the bright, jangly sound of this British quartet as their terrific debut EP suggest. Two message-conscious songs, “The Stand” and “Marching On,” offer the sort of robust melodies and harmonies the industry needs to revitalize AOR. A refreshing new entry. Publication::Publication:BillboardAuthor::

‘World On Fire’ [4:09] (Macdonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: I was alone I was torn I was lost in the city of Angels You came with your love Your love and shelter You lit a signal fire upon the hill You lit a beacon I found my way back home I could set the world on fire I’d watch as the flames Burned higher and higher Oh I could set [read more]

Day Nineteen: Thursday 16 June 2005 The rehearsal room is crackling with energy, we are running through the new song (Working title – It’s Alright, It’s O.K.), it’s working out really well. No dramas, beginning to develop some vocal lines as I want to write the lyrics for this album as the music develops. James finds something in the bridge that I did not realize was there, a have a [read more]