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The Alarm · 2000

59 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Anthemic melodies and driving rhythms intertwine with reflective lyrics on themes of change and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • reflective listening moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Change' marked The Alarm's return after a hiatus, following their 1999 album 'Rescue Me'. This album reflected their evolution from the energetic post-punk sound of the early '80s to a more mature, introspective approach, showcasing new musical influences while retaining their core identity.
Stylistic neighbors
U2· The Cult· Simple Minds

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sold Me Down the River 5:24
  • 2 The Rock 4:39
  • 3 Devolution Workin’ Man Blues 4:10
  • 4 Love Don’t Come Easy 4:08
  • 5 Hardland 4:10
  • 6 Change II 2:52
  • 7 No Frontiers 3:53
  • 8 Scarlet 4:18
  • 9 Where a Town Once Stood 4:09
  • 10 Black Sun 4:31
  • 11 Prison Without Prison Bars 3:48
  • 12 How the Mighty Fall 4:21
  • 13 Rivers to Cross 3:42
  • 14 A New South Wales 4:48

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