FAVES

Seems like on the Alarm Digest
(click here to subscribe, as if anyone who's reading this isn't subscribed already!!) there's always some sort of weird poll going on about your favorite something or another. So, here's some of my faves, subject to change daily, hourly or by the second....

FAVORITE ALARM ALBUM

Well, for sentimental reasons, I have to go with Declaration. Okay, so it sounds so naive what with all this shouting for peace, love, and understanding, but this was the music that got me through my teenage years, when I, too, thought I could change the world. Also "We Are The Light" was the first song I ever sang in front of people solo with just me and a guitar. Actually, I think it's the only time I've ever sang and played guitar in front of people.

FAVORITE ALARM SONG(s)

This is a really tough one! Well, if you check out the Cincinnati concert review, you'll see why I have a special place in my heart for "Only The Thunder" (which I actually never really cared for the song that much the first few years I listened to it). But it's funny how your perceptions change as you get older.

"Spirit of '76" is the ultimate "lifelong friends" song, and it's because of this special music that I have some of my lifelong friends. It was also dedicated to Kellie, Tracy and me in Columbus.

"Moments In Time" brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. Growing up and moving on is a hard thing to do. Laughter, tears, joy and sorrow. Also dedicate to Kellie, Tracy, Angie and me in Cleveland.

So many songs and so many emotions.....

FAVORITE ALARM GIG

Well, I didn't get to see that many, so this is kinda hard. So I'm going to go with the very first one I saw, Kent State, April 1988, Eye of the Hurricane tour. It was the first time Tracy, Kellie and I saw The Alarm, the first time we met Mike. Lots of fun!

Indianapolis was special, but not for the right reasons! I just really remember that night since Kellie and I weren't old enough to get in but Mike managed to get us in anyway.

FAVORITE MIKE PETERS ALBUM

When I first heard Rise, I thought that it was absolute perfection. But right now, a few weeks after seeing Mike's Interactive Acoustic shows, the album I'm most impressed with at the moment is Breathe (Acoustic Sessions).

Maybe it's just because hearing Mike with just the acoustic guitar moves me more than I've ever been moved by music before. Maybe it's just because the songs kick ass. Maybe I'll change my mind in a few minutes....

FAVORITE MIKE PETERS SONG

Right now I'd have to go with "My Calling". I just love this song! And played as a request by me in New York.

FAVORITE MIKE PETERS GIG

For a number of reasons, Cincinnati at Bogart's, 10/22/98. This was special to me, not only because of the request that I made. There seemed to me to be a little bit of magic in the air, even though there were only 25-30 people in attendance. I didn't go to the show with anybody and I wasn't planning to meet anyone there. Yet I connected with people I'd never met before.