One of the most under appreciated bands ever. Great guitar work..great harmonies..great lyrics, melodies, teeth gritting live performances, the whole package>period
There's actually a version (probably the album version) of this song that goes on a little longer; It breaks down into a part that's kinda slow and reflective, then it starts rockin' again. Either way,thanks so much for ANY version of this great song.
I also saw the Alarm open up for Benatar on that tour, at the Meadowlands Arena in NJ! Bought the ticket just to see the Alarm, went crazy watching them, and then walked out before Benatar came onstage. She could never have topped the show the Alarm put on.
The Alarm were a great band. They seemed to be on the level with U2 and Springsteen. Then they came out with, "I like to see the rain in the summertime" in 1987. I never cared for that song and they went downhill from there. But their first couple of albums were top notch!
watched Mike Peters in Perth Aus when this played in audience of about 80 one lad was going crazy same as me.....he was from Morecambe.....the only Aussie in the room that night was my Wife....best Alarm gig yet...out of at least 40 i lost count in 1985....onya Michael Barney Barnes...
U2 and The Alarm were both similar in many ways, but I have to say, The Alarm's music seems to have a little more spunk to it. I think their drummer, Nigel Twist, is a little more versatile than U2's Larry Mullen - that may have something to do with their enhanced spunk...
Thanks for the goosebumps as I tripped down memory lane. Saw these guys at the Cabaret Metro in Chicago back in '85 or '86 during my junnior year in college. Great then, great now
Alarm were awesome.. i saw them several times and i think the comparison could have been made to U2 in the sense they had the connection with their audience, depth soul and substance. Bands nowadays are lacking alot of what back in the 80s bands like Alarm and U2 had. Anyone remember U2 use to bring 1 or 2 ppl from way in the crowd on their stage ( not anymore of course) .. just a thought
I got the LP :-D. "spirit of '76", one side studio, other live in Boston MA. "In the city of Boston MA, can i hear the crowd roar - 68 guns!" That album was released years before Raw, so it doubt it was the same gig though. I hold the Alarm as one of the best bands ever. Does Mike Peters sing with Poppyfields?
This is based around the days of the greatest club ever: Erics in Matthew St Liverpool. He was a regular there although he lived in North Wales. "if there was more sense in this world, and work wasn't so hard to find . . . " the lyrics are amazing and only matched by the music
Saw them in Boston, MA, in a small club in the early 90's, around the time Raw came out. Bought the CD just because of how great the show was. They never topped those first albums, but they really connected with everyone in the room, even those years later. I won't forget it.
Well, it's actually more of a shame that U2 isn't supporting them. Am I alone in thinking they should have been bigger than U2? Mike & the boys are still touring. If you can, go. Live affirming.
I`ve always loved u2 and always will!! The only band that comes close to the boys from Dublin is the Alarm! They were awesome live like u2, and no band can or will come close to either!!!!! 85!!!
I saw The Alarm back in support of Eye of the huricane, and Mikde Peters on a solo tour. Great! I wish the old band had stayed together. Memories baby, memories.
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One of the most under appreciated bands ever. Great guitar work..great harmonies..great lyrics, melodies, teeth gritting live performances, the whole package>period
One of the most memorable, meaningful songs from the 80's. The Alarm forever..
Thanx, mrwelsh! Hopefully they will come to the states so i can go and rock out!! They were awesome, when i saw them back in the 80`s!!!
There's actually a version (probably the album version) of this song that goes on a little longer; It breaks down into a part that's kinda slow and reflective, then it starts rockin' again. Either way,thanks so much for ANY version of this great song.
I also saw the Alarm open up for Benatar on that tour, at the Meadowlands Arena in NJ! Bought the ticket just to see the Alarm, went crazy watching them, and then walked out before Benatar came onstage. She could never have topped the show the Alarm put on.
That happened alot in the 80`s!! The Alarm were awesome live, glad i had the oppurtinity too see them live!!
The Alarm were a great band. They seemed to be on the level with U2 and Springsteen. Then they came out with, "I like to see the rain in the summertime" in 1987. I never cared for that song and they went downhill from there. But their first couple of albums were top notch!
Singer blindsided the band and quit at end of a show. What a tragedy! That guy is freaking nuts, they had a lot of music left in them.
watched Mike Peters in Perth Aus when this played in audience of about 80 one lad was going crazy same as me.....he was from Morecambe.....the only Aussie in the room that night was my Wife....best Alarm gig yet...out of at least 40 i lost count in 1985....onya Michael Barney Barnes...
it came only to no. 21 at the uk chart-it should be higher!
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U2 and The Alarm were both similar in many ways, but I have to say, The Alarm's music seems to have a little more spunk to it. I think their drummer, Nigel Twist, is a little more versatile than U2's Larry Mullen - that may have something to do with their enhanced spunk...
Thanks for the goosebumps as I tripped down memory lane. Saw these guys at the Cabaret Metro in Chicago back in '85 or '86 during my junnior year in college. Great then, great now
Still an outstanding track that resonates down through the decades. Such a positive message kids!! Listen up.
Alarm were awesome.. i saw them several times and i think the comparison could have been made to U2 in the sense they had the connection with their audience, depth soul and substance. Bands nowadays are lacking alot of what back in the 80s bands like Alarm and U2 had. Anyone remember U2 use to bring 1 or 2 ppl from way in the crowd on their stage ( not anymore of course) .. just a thought
in fact missed out the feckin best bit ya bass still feckin good tho
I got the LP :-D. "spirit of '76", one side studio, other live in Boston MA.
"In the city of Boston MA, can i hear the crowd roar - 68 guns!"
That album was released years before Raw, so it doubt it was the same gig though. I hold the Alarm as one of the best bands ever. Does Mike Peters sing with Poppyfields?
This is based around the days of the greatest club ever: Erics in Matthew St Liverpool. He was a regular there although he lived in North Wales. "if there was more sense in this world, and work wasn't so hard to find . . . " the lyrics are amazing and only matched by the music
Saw them in Boston, MA, in a small club in the early 90's, around the time Raw came out. Bought the CD just because of how great the show was. They never topped those first albums, but they really connected with everyone in the room, even those years later. I won't forget it.
Well, it's actually more of a shame that U2 isn't supporting them. Am I alone in thinking they should have been bigger than U2? Mike & the boys are still touring. If you can, go. Live affirming.
I`ve always loved u2 and always will!! The only band that comes close to the boys from Dublin is the Alarm! They were awesome live like u2, and no band can or will come close to either!!!!! 85!!!
I saw The Alarm back in support of Eye of the huricane, and Mikde Peters on a solo tour. Great! I wish the old band had stayed together. Memories baby, memories.
As an Englishman, I can certainly say the Alarm are Welsh
Oh and one of the best bands I have ever seen live.
"Now all I do is hide behind my tears"
Thats a blast from the past - forgotten how brilliant this was!
Speakers on this computer don't go loud enough to do it justice...
brilliant but not the whole song feckin shame
unforgettable. Love the references to the regoins biggest city - Liverpool
I am there!! In the front row ... and I had hair then!!!!
its a shame they dont support u2 on there dates in england
powerful little welsh dude , inspiring lyrics
where are these guys from again? I can`t remember
biggest fan adam phillips you know who you are
bloody fantastic
this is magic
what a song!!
AWESOME...
A TOP R'N'R ANTHEM!
I love the Alarm. see them may of times. They don't have bads like this anymore, shame....