‘When You Can’t Have What Everybody Else Has (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The Alarm

Good intro, I like this already. First of all I�m a Bob Dylan fan, it�s quite a clear lyric with a Dylanesque sound, but the chorus is not the kind of thing you�d associate with Dylan. Intros are so important because they establish attention, and within 60 seconds of this there are changes that indicate it�s not going to be a monotone. There�s energy, attitude. It�s a well constructed record. [read more]

5/26/1989: The Alarm, Record demo of “A New South Wales” Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

‘Wonderful World (electric demo)’ [4:18] (Sharp/Twist), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave sharpLyrics: One�two… three�four Well guys wearing gas masks are levelling guns At school children singing whilst studying sums It`s a clear sign of violence Laced with heavy support Your reputation�s been Dragged through the dirt By gargoyles and monstres and Man eating birds You act like the jury But never seen you stand up in court It`s savage and ugly The [read more]