Face Of Cheam

Last time I was at this venue it was called Pop. Now Punk it is apparently Agyness Dyens favourite hangout. Not a chance she would be here though for Mike Peters Alarm’s album launch. On stage promptly at 8.30 they only did about one hour and fifteen, including only four songs from ‘Guerilla Tactics’ their new album, Fightback being the most catchy. The Alarm is obviously these days is not the Alarm of old, with only Mike Peters being part of their classic line-up. However the old Alarm songs were played well with a full version of 68 Guns early on, and Strength being highlights. The Drunk And Disorderly one by the new lineup on an album a couple of years ago, featured a Who-esque monotone in the middle with a few Keith Moon drum fills. An encore featuring two classics of old made the gig and although it was short, considering the band played in San Francisco the night before they can be excused.

Set – Three Seven Clash / My Town / Fightback / 68 Guns / Situation Under Control / The Stand / Drunk And Disorderly / Alarm Calling / Strength / Spirit of 76 / 45 Rpm / Rescue Me / Spirit of 76 (reprise) ////// Marching On / Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke?