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Change

The Alarm · 2000

59 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A reflective blend of alternative rock and folk, steeped in themes of change and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Sold Me Down the River Start here — This opening track presents a powerful exploration of betrayal and resilience, setting the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics.
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    Love Don’t Come Easy — The song captures a sense of vulnerability and longing, featuring a memorable melody that highlights the album's thematic focus on personal struggles.
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    Prison Without Prison Bars — This track offers a stark reflection on confinement and freedom, blending evocative lyrics with an atmospheric sound that deepens its impact.

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

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after a hiatus, showcasing maturity and depth in songwriting.
Themes
betrayal and resilience· emotional confinement· personal struggle
Career context
Released in 2000, Change marked The Alarm's return after a notable hiatus following their 1991 album, Raw. The band was navigating a shift towards more introspective songwriting while seeking to re-establish their presence in the evolving music scene of the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
U2· The Cult· Simple Minds
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Tracklist

  • 1 Sold Me Down the River Start here 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

What to play next

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2017

Sets a darker tone that complements the introspection found in Change.
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