Down The Road (Brand New Recording Previously Unreleased) - Mike Peters
Rain In The Summertime (Single Version Previously Unreleased On CD)
Strength (Single Version Previously Unreleased On CD)
Breathe (Radio Edit Version Previously Unreleased On CD) - Mike Peters
Sold Me Down The River (Radio Edit Version Previously Unreleased On CD)
A New South Wales (Radio Edit Version Previously Unreleased On CD)
21st Century (Radio Edit Version Previously Unreleased On CD) - Mike Peters
The Stand (Radio Edit Version Previously Unreleased On CD)
Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke? (Single Version)
Majority (Previously Unreleased On CD)
The Deciever (Single Version Previously Unreleased On CD)
Blaze Of Glory (Previously Unreleased On CD)
Walk Forever By My Side (Strength Album Version)
One Step Closer To Home (Eye Of The Hurricane Album Version)
No Better Than This (Previously Unreleased 1998 Remix) - Mike Peters
Presence Of Love (Radio Edit Version Previously Unreleased On CD)
Absolute Reality (Single Version)
Rescue Me (Tearing The Bonds Asunder Mix) (1987 Remix Previously Unreleased On CD)
20 track compilation featuring 16 of the very best by the Scottish new waver's & four solo recordings by their leader.Two of Mike Peter's cuts, 'Down The Road' & 'No Better Than This' (1998 Remix), are previously u... more »nreleased; 12 of the tracks are versions of hits by the Alarm that haven't been on CD until this collection! 1998 EMI Records release.« less
20 track compilation featuring 16 of the very best by the Scottish new waver's & four solo recordings by their leader.Two of Mike Peter's cuts, 'Down The Road' & 'No Better Than This' (1998 Remix), are previously unreleased; 12 of the tracks are versions of hits by the Alarm that haven't been on CD until this collection! 1998 EMI Records release.
CD Reviews
Still Burnin' Down That Road!
John Buchmelter | 02/21/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Although available in an older format, this new release proves that just a few new tracks can liven up a classic. The Alarm found themselves being alternative at a time when it wasn't cool and breaking up just when the bands they influenced were coming into thier own, so it comes as no surprise that the one track that makes this album worth purchasing is "Burnin' Down The Road", a prime example of what could have been, and a shining hope of what is to come from frontman Mike Peters. All in all a worthy find."
Best of The Alarm & Mike Peters--Never let the fire die!
John Buchmelter | 01/03/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD proves that the eighties new wave wasn't all about synthetic music. Although most of these versions are radio edits, it's still a good look into one of the most vital bands of their time. From the fired up acoustic and electric guitars of "Majority" and classic "68 Guns", to he hearfelt ballads of "Walk Forever By My Side" and "A New South Wales"Add to that the solo works of their former frontman Mike Peters (plus a new track "Down the Road" that you can only get on this CD) and you can see that the passion for the music is still there."
NOT FROM SCOTLAND
Jason R Murphy | Overland Park, KS United States | 02/01/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Alarm are from Wales and not Scotland. That being said, they are the best band to ever come out of Wales."
An outstanding compilation
Uncle Elmer | USA | 05/22/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Simply put, this is an outstanding release that covers well the wonderful career of the Alarm. Additionally, some gems from Mike Peters solo career are here too.This really covers the Alarm's incredible song catalogue and shows how good they were as a band. The song writing is amazing and they have incredibly catchy and yet thoughtful tunes. You can't go wrong here buying this compilation.It's too bad that The original Alarm aren't together anymore. Mike Peters, their singer, has his version of The Alarm touring but they are not close to the appeal of the original guys. Still Mike's work is fine and his version of the Alarm are worth seeing too. It's just that the original guys are so great you miss them.Please buy this CD. It's wonderful like The Alarm are and you'll love it."
A Welsh Classic...
Anonymous | Utica, MI USA | 04/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"To settle this discussion, they are definitely Welsh. They are also one of the most brilliant bands ever, in my opinion. Having seen them live several times in the mid-80s only added to this impression."
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1