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The Alarm: War

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On February 25, 2021, “The Twenty First Century Recording Company” label released “War”, the 19th Alarm (The) album. It was recorded in 2020, at “Crusader Studios” in Dyserth, Wales, “Sunshine Corner Studios” in Fleet, England, “Rock Hard Studios” in Blackpool, England, and was produced by George Williams.

Personnel:

  • Mike Peters – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • James Stevenson – guitar, backing vocals
  • Jules Jones – piano, keyboards, backing vocals
  • George Williams – bass, keyboards
  • Steve “Smiley” Barnard – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Benji Webbe – vocal
  • George Williams – mixing
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering
  • Dan Shearn – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Mike Peters, except where noted.

  1. Protect and Survive
  2. We Got This
  3. Tribes (Stop the War)
  4. Still Unsafe
  5. Crush
  6. Warriors
  7. Fail
  8. Gods and Demons
  9. Safe from Harm – Andrew Vowles, William Emanuel Cobham, Grant Marshall, Robert Del Naja
  10. War (It’s Not Over Yet)

Willie Nile: American Ride

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On June 25, 2013, “Loud & Proud” label released “American Ride”, the ninth Willie Nile studio album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Stewart Lerman,  Willie Nile, Johnny Pisano and Alex Alexander.

Personnel:

  • Willie Nile– vocals, guitar, piano
  • Matt Hogan – guitars
  • Steuart Smith– guitars, banjo, harmonium
  • James Maddock– acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • Oli Rockberger – piano, organ
  • Rob Morsberger– harmonium, string arrangement
  • Johnny Pisano – electric and upright bass, backing vocals
  • Alex Alexander – drums, percussion
  • Matt Janiszewski – saxophone
  • Lee Hogans – trumpet
  • Suzanne Ornstein – violin, viola
  • Leslie Mendelson – backing vocals
  • Johnny Pisano, Rob Morsberger – string arrangements
  • James Frazee – engineer
  • Stewart Lerman – mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Deborah Maniaci – art direction
  • Christina Arrigoni – photography
  • Andrew Fitzsimmons – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. This Is Our Time – Willie Nile
  2. Life on Bleecker Street – Willie Nile
  3. American Ride – Willie Nile, Mike Peters
  4. If I Ever See the Light – Willie Nile, Frankie Lee
  5. She’s Got My Heart – Willie Nile, Frankie Lee
  6. God Laughs – Willie Nile, Eric Bazilian
  7. People Who Died – Jim Carroll, Brian Linsley, Steve Linsley, Terrell Winn, Wayne Woods
  8. Holy War – Willie Nile
  9. Say Hey – Willie Nile
  10. Sunrise In New York City – Willie Nile, Frankie Lee
  11. The Crossing – Willie Nile, Frankie Lee
  12. There’s No Place Like Home – Willie Nile

Big Country: The Journey

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On April 8, 2013, “Cherry Red Records” label released “The Journey”, the ninth Big Country studio album. It was recorded 2012-2013 at Wrexham, and was produced by Mark Brzezicki, Derek Forbes, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson.

Personnel:

  • Mike Peters- lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Bruce Watson- guitar, stylophone, vacuum cleaner, e-bow, design
  • Jamie Watson – guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Derek Forbes- bass guitar, guitar theremin, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Mark Brzezicki- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Andrea Wright – engineer, mixing
  • Mike Cave – mastering
  • Jack Andrade – design
  • Helen Lonsdale-Robinson – design
  • Andy Labrow – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson, except where noted.

  1. In a Broken Promise Land
  2. The Journey
  3. After the Flood – Mark Brzezicki, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson
  4. Hurt – Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson
  5. Home of the Brave – Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson
  6. Angels & Promises
  7. Strong (All Through This Land)
  8. Last Ship Sails
  9. Return
  10. Winter Fire
  11. Hall & Farewell – Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson

The Alarm: Declaration

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In February 1984, “IRS Records” label released “Declaration” the debut Alarm (The) studio album. It was recorded in November 1983, at “Abbey Road Studios” and “Good earth Studios” in London, and was produced by Alan Shacklock.

Personnel:

  • Mike Peters— vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
  • Dave Sharp— vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
  • Eddie Macdonald — vocals, bass, guitar
  • Twist — vocals, drums, percussion
  • Chris Porter — engineer
  • Michael Ross, Simon Adamcewski — artwork
  • Robert Mason — illustrations
  • Stephen Oliver — photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Eddie Macdonald and Mike Peters, except where noted.

  1. Declaration
  2. Marching On
  3. Where Were You Hiding When the Storm Broke?
  4. Third Light
  5. Sixty Eight Guns
  6. We Are the Light
  7. Shout to the Devil – Eddie Macdonald, Mike Peters, David Sharp
  8. Blaze of Glory – Eddie Macdonald, Mike Peters, David Sharp
  9. Tell Me – David Sharp
  10. The Deceiver
  11. The Stand (Prophecy) – Eddie Macdonald, Mike Peters, David Sharp
  12. Howling Wind