"Only Joking! My real No1 is URBAN BEACHES by CACTUS WORLD NEWS but it is not available through amazon, only directly on the web at www.cactusworldnews.com I got the original in 1988 and still play it."
"A slight diversion I admit. It is really Disc 2 of this set that I like, the songs are mainly from THE RIVER and NEBRASKA but the live versions are fantastic. The lyrical style is sublime."
"They may be Welsh and not the tighest of outfits live but this album has a great feel to it. I've got the original but this version with the live recordings of Alarm classics takes it 2 another level"
"A bit of folk/country in this but it still rocks. It is raw but I think this shows off Maria McKee at her best. The follow up SHELTER is good but dosn't connect with you as much as this album."
"This shows the best and the worst of the alarm but if you can skip tracks like 'One Step Closer..' its a wonderful trip. I have got a soft spot for this album - so check it out somehow before U buy"
"Ok so it dosn't fit in with the rest of the list and its not rock but if you want to chill, buy this. This is simply, as Hugh Grant would put it, Divine. NB. There is a live version at half the price."
"I will get a lot of stick for this one but if you get rid of 'Take my Breath Away' this is certainly credible. It has a punk edge to it and the vocals are superb."
"A lot of debate over this and it can sound a little dated but one of the best albums of all time in my view. 'Paradise...' an absolute stunning track."
"Last in my list for now and in on merit. This compilation has so many quality artists and tracks just play it on shuffle and take a rollercoaster ride...enjoy."
