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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It has taken me 10 years to actually buy an Alarm record, despite being a huge punk and new wave fan and i'm amazed at how good this album is!
Mike Peters has always been someone I respected but the clarity of his vocals, the brilliant flowing lyrics and the robust angst-rock sound make this an absolute classic.
The big hit " Spirit of 76" is an epic, nostalgic tribute to the punk glory days which inspired the band, "Dawn Chorus" is a mix of folky verses and anthmenic choruses whilst "The Day The Ravens Left The Tower" is my favourite..with portentous lyrics..images of faraway london burning ( if you are from North Wales) and a nursery rhyme ending.
Serious political lyrics,reflections on the wasteland of Thatcher's Eighties for Northern Britain and a strong melodic depth make this an exhilirating listen.
Compared to their contemparies, with hindsight, I would say that Peters has far more to offer than the smug,preening Bono and this album is better than anything Ian Maculloch offered too!.
Buy this and bask in a bitter-sweet celtic twilight!
Mike Peters has always been someone I respected but the clarity of his vocals, the brilliant flowing lyrics and the robust angst-rock sound make this an absolute classic.
The big hit " Spirit of 76" is an epic, nostalgic tribute to the punk glory days which inspired the band, "Dawn Chorus" is a mix of folky verses and anthmenic choruses whilst "The Day The Ravens Left The Tower" is my favourite..with portentous lyrics..images of faraway london burning ( if you are from North Wales) and a nursery rhyme ending.
Serious political lyrics,reflections on the wasteland of Thatcher's Eighties for Northern Britain and a strong melodic depth make this an exhilirating listen.
Compared to their contemparies, with hindsight, I would say that Peters has far more to offer than the smug,preening Bono and this album is better than anything Ian Maculloch offered too!.
Buy this and bask in a bitter-sweet celtic twilight!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
OK, let's get the music out of the way first, 'Strength' is more of a rock album than 'Declaration' with very few or no overdubs and includes some Alarm gems like 'Dawn Chorus', 'Deeside' and 'Spirit Of '76' (how this particular song didn't lead to world domination is a mystery to me) and although the album does slightly suffer from a slightly 80s sound, that's because, well, it was made in the 80s.
The extras on the remastered version include 4 live songs along with 'Caroline Isenberg' (10 times better than the original mix), 'One Step Closer To Home' (not available anywhere else in this form), 'Majority' (classic throwaway b-side) and 'Absolute Reality' (another classic single).
The only real problem is that, if you want to listen to the actual album you have to program the CD as it's all been jumbled up for no good reason and the live tracks at the end are somewhat unnecessary.
The extras on the remastered version include 4 live songs along with 'Caroline Isenberg' (10 times better than the original mix), 'One Step Closer To Home' (not available anywhere else in this form), 'Majority' (classic throwaway b-side) and 'Absolute Reality' (another classic single).
The only real problem is that, if you want to listen to the actual album you have to program the CD as it's all been jumbled up for no good reason and the live tracks at the end are somewhat unnecessary.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is classic Alarm and the remastered edition is even better! The Alarm are one of the most underrated bands on the planet and this album is proof. The lyrics to many of the songs are still relevant today- for instance Deeside (job loss). If you like passionate heartfelt music this is for you. Tracks such as The day the ravens left the tower and Dawn Chorus are what music is about! Mike Peters' is an underrated genius and new bands should take note of how to do it properly! The Alarm and Mike need more recognition so give em a listen.
Love, Hope, Strength
Love, Hope, Strength
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Not a patch on Declaration
Whilst I think Declaration has aged really well, I've got to say this album hasn't at all. Either that or it simply isn't as good as I remembered. Read more
Published 21 months ago by PJ Sturdee
good entertainment
If you like rock/punk then this album is great classic alarm. spirit of 76 is a wonderful track, and I see this CD version now has albsultely reality on the ablum too.
Published 21 months ago by morton 47
alarm goes from strength to strength
A great follow up to thier first album (Declaration) from these Welsh rockers in the same vein as simple minds or U2. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by Mr. S. J. PIKE
Second best studio Alarm album
This and Declaration are probably the two must-own Alarm albums.
The original vinyl track listing has been extending with some live performances, the brilliant Majority (b-side... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2004
Alarming!
I discovered the Alarm late in their career (although Mike Peters still keeps the music going by himself). Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2002
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