The Alarm: Spirit of ‘76

Last month I started to listen to The Alarm again. I got hooked on Strength so much that I had to write about it. It’s been almost two decades since the original lineup of The Alarm split up, but their music still resonates inside of me and for a huge number of people. I attribute this to their timeless message of faith, hope, unity, and optimism. Plus, their music was simply incredible to hear and witness.

The Alarm is still going strong today, but the only remaining member from the original lineup is Mike Peters. He’s a fantastic singer/songwriter in his own right and [...]

The Alarm: Strength

Some say under different circumstances, The Alarm would have become the biggest rock band in the world. Some say that the only thing standing in their way was this other band called U2.

While I can see the comparison, I can also safely say that The Alarm wasn’t just a pale copy of the Irish band. The Alarm had their own voice and style to deliver. [...]

Top 8 Resolutions for the New Year via the 80’s

Well, it’s that time of year again… the time of year where we take inventory of our lives and figure out ways to improve our existence. These changes are called “resolutions,” and they’re always fun to come up with because (let’s face it) they rarely ever last past the first two months [...]