The biggest Alarm gig ever. 25,000+ people witness one of the first live satellite worldwide broadcasts ever. Played live on MTV, but taped for some parts of the world. This show should have been the band’s big break. However, in-fighting would doom the band, and this would end-up their biggest ever highlight. Support gigs for Queen at Wembly stadium would also be great highlights, but in retrospect the Spirit Of ’86 was best remembered by the most people around the world.
Review: Review: Under Attack from .shakenstir.co.uk
The shiny disc stops spinning and the only thing that is left is to press play once more; once will never be enough, for the great albums it never is. If you have never heard of this band, do yourself a favour and give it a go… Publication::Publication:shakenstir.Author::
Songs
‘The Crescent (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The Alarm
‘The Crescent (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: 1959 – I came alive 1963 – First memories On a football pitch – 1966 1968 – I came of age I’m in the crescent Always in the present I’m in the crescent From splash point to the harbour bridge Past the sky tower where the pavilion stood From the Foryd river past the white sand dunes The war [read more]
Archive
‘Eye’ recording finished, ‘Shelter’ replaces ‘World On Fire’
At the last minute, Miles Copeland asks the band to replace the song ‘World On Fire’ with something else. They choose ‘Shelter’.