Greatest Hits Live by The Alarm - DeepRiffs

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Taken from a few December reunion shows in 2000, the Alarm's Greatest Hits Live is a document of their eventual comeback after almost ten years of being apart. The U2 comparisons that have dogged them through their entire career have been thrown aside now that Bono has traded in the self-important rock-savior image. What that means is that the Alarm may be one of the few bands really making this sort of music anymore, and although these are all songs from the past, they seem that much more important because of it. Mike Peters and the gang play every song as if it's their last encore; they put a lot of passion and power into their performances and it shows on the album. The only shame of the entire project is the lack of variety in the track listing. Every song has that same sweeping, epic sound that the one before it did. During "Marching On," the first real song of the album, the music is at its most effective point because of the power and emotion put behind it. But by the middle of the album, it starts getting a little redundant. These are all excellent performances, but they just suffer from a general sameness that keeps it from being truly great. Probably the nicest part of the whole thing is that the band still sounds good, even vital at times, which is something that few bands from that era can still give to their material. The time off might have helped, but the Alarm still has some fuel in the tank yet. Fans of the band will probably want to give this a listen, but for casual listeners it might be better to start at Best of the Alarm & Mike Peters and move on to their other material from there. ~ Bradley Torreano

1. Declaration

Composer: Edward James Mac Donald
Michael Peters
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Edward James Mac Donald
Michael Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Peters
Edward James Mac Donald; Other

2. Marching On

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Other

3. Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Other

4. Strength

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Dave Sharp
Nigel Twist
Michael Peters
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Dave Sharp
Eddie Macdonald
Nigel Twist
Michael Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Peters
Eddie Macdonald
Dave Sharp
Nigel Twist; Other

5. Knife Edge

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Michael Peters
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Macdonald
Michael Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Other

6. One Step Closer To Home

Composer: Nigel Twist
Dave Sharp; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Nigel Twist
Dave Sharp; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dave Sharp
Nigel Twist; Other

7. Unsafe Building

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Other

8. Absolute Reality

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Other

9. The Chant Has Just Begun

Composer: Mike Peters
Dave Sharp
Eddie Macdonald; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: James Stevenson
Mike Peters; Performer
Lyricist: Dave Sharp
Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Martin Wilding
Mike Jones; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Martin Wilding
Mike Jones; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald
Dave Sharp; Other

10. The Deceiver

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Other

11. The Stand

Composer: Mike Peters
Dave Sharp
Eddie Macdonald; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: James Stevenson
Mike Peters; Performer
Lyricist: Dave Sharp
Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Martin Wilding
Mike Jones; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Martin Wilding
Mike Jones; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald
Dave Sharp; Other

12. Howling Wind

Composer: Edward James Mac Donald
Michael Peters
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Edward James Mac Donald
Michael Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Peters
Edward James Mac Donald; Other

13. Sold Me Down The River

Composer: Eddie Mcdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Mcdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Mcdonald; Other

14. Rain In The Summertime

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters
Nigel Twist
Dave Sharp; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald
Nigel Twist
Dave Sharp; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald
Dave Sharp
Nigel Twist; Other

15. Rescue Me

Composer: Eddie Mcdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Mcdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Mcdonald; Other

16. Spirit Of '76

Composer: Eddie Mcdonald
Michael Peters
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Mcdonald
Michael Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eddie Mcdonald
Michael Peters; Other

17. 68 Guns

Composer: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Mike Peters
James Stevenson; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Macdonald
Mike Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Macdonald; Other

18. Blaze Of Glory

Composer: Mike Peters
Dave Sharp
Eddie Mcdonald; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: James Stevenson
Mike Peters; Performer
Lyricist: Dave Sharp
Mike Peters
Eddie Mcdonald; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Drums: Steve Grantley; Performer
Electric Guitar: James Stevenson; Performer
Harmonica: Mike Peters; Performer
Performer: Steve Grantley
James Stevenson
Mike Peters
Richard Llewellyn; Performer
Primary Artist: The Alarm; Main Performer
Mixing: Martin Wilding
Mike Jones; Production
Producer: Mike Jones
Martin Wilding; Production
Vocals: Mike Peters; Performer
Recording: Mike Jones; Production
Studio Personnel: Martin Wilding
Mike Jones; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Peters
Eddie Mcdonald
Dave Sharp; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 14 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, College Rock, Adult Alternative, New Wave

Label

Eagle Rock Entertainment

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 12, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

670211022353