Acoustic Works 1981–1986 (sometimes called the "Red" album) is the second solo compilation album released by Mike Peters

Mike Peters (musician)

Mike Peters is a Welsh musician, best known as the lead singer of The Alarm. He currently lives in Dyserth, North Wales with his family. After The Alarm split up in 1991, Peters wrote and released solo work, which he has been releasing under the name "The Alarm" since 2000...

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Track listing

1. "Unsafe Building"
2. "The Stand"
3. "For Freedom"
4. "Lie Of The Land"
5. "Declaration"
6. "Marching On"
7. "Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke"
8. "Sixty Eight Guns"
9. "We Are The Light"
10. "Shout To The Devil"
11. "Blaze Of Glory"
12. "The Deceiver"
13. "Howling Wind"
14. "Thoughts Of A Young Man"
15. "Absolute Reality"
16. "Knife Edge"
17. "Strength"
18. "Dawn Chorus"
19. "Spirit Of '76"
20. "Deeside"
21. "Father To Son"
22. "Only The Thunder"
23. "Walk Forever By My Side"

Album background

The album was produced and performed in its entireity by Peters Himself, using the basic
instrumentation of voice, acoustic guitar and harmonica. 'Acoustic Works' was recorded during the course of 2 years at 'Fort Apache' Boston MA, 'Dreamland', Woodstock NY and 'Mountain & Sea' Wales.'

"I began these recordings in 1995 at Fort Apache studios in Boston USA and ever since
then whenever I have been in a recording situation I have cut some more of these
songs usually with fans/friends present. In 1997, having completed the final
recording sessions at Mountain & Sea Studios Wales time has dictated that this record
be released. It has taken more than 10 years to write, at least 2 years to record and
over 17 years to
produce and together with Acoustic Works 1981-1986 contains 46
performances of songs that have, and will always remain a huge part of my
life." Mike Peters, October 1997, Wales.