Outlier is a song written by Mike Peters and recorded as The Alarm MMXXV that was debuted on the official The Alarm youtube channel on 16th March 2025 and released as a download on 17th March 2025. It was recorded in Blackpool during 2024 in between the chemotherapy sessions Mike Peters was having for his Richter’s cancer diagnosis at The Christie in Manchester. It was the second song to be made public from the Transformation album. The video for the song was filmed at The Christie, Hospital in Manchester during Mike’s CAR-T Cell treatment. It is a track from the Transformation album which had been due for release in the Summer 2025. This album release was delayed due to the passing of Mike Peters in April 2025, being released on 29th May 2026.
2024 Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool recording details
Running length 3:03
Written by Mike Peters
Musicians & Credits
Mike Peters (MK 2) – Lead Vocals, All Guitars
George Williams – Bass, Keyboards, EFX
Dave Morait – Drums, Percussion
Jules Jones Peters – Piano, Backing Vocals
Evan ap Michael Peters – Drums, Backing Vocals
Produced by George Williams
Recorded at Rock Hard and Berlin Studios, Blackpool, England
Click on image for video that appears on the official The Alarm Youtube channel
16th March 2025 : Video premiere of Outlier
This video for Outlier was filmed and directed in The Christie Hospital, Manchester, England, March 2025
Song Review: The Alarm – “Outlier” – 16th March 2025 by Lesley Aeschliman
On March 16, 2025, The Alarm released the video for “Outlier,” which is a song from the band’s forthcoming album, Transformation. In January 2025, The Alarm released “Chimera” as the first taste of the album, and I liked what I heard. When I saw that another song had been released for the forthcoming album, I knew I needed to listen to it and review it. Musically, “Outlier” is a more intense-sounding track than what I normally expect to hear from The Alarm, but I really like how this gives the song a defiant feel to it. When you listen to the lyrics and pick up on what they’re saying, you realize that this sense of defiance in the musical arrangement makes perfect sense. This song has a musical hook that grabs the listener and doesn’t let go during its runtime. And you can also hear in Mike Peters’ vocal delivery that he truly means the words that he’s singing. That sincerity, combined with the musical arrangement, create a fantastic track. Lyrically, like “Chimera,” this one seems to be strongly influenced by the Richter’s Syndrome that Mike has been battling and the CAR-T therapy that he’s undergone for the condition. He’s making it clear that he’s going to beat the Richter’s Syndrome with the line, “I’m a finisher, I’m still here.” To me, it’s not surprising that his recent health struggles serve as the inspiration for the music he’s recording and releasing, especially considering that the CAR-T therapy he’s been undergoing isn’t commonly being performed at this point. To undergo a procedure that carries such potential risks is going to have an affect on anyone going through it. But with Mike’s history of fighting cancer, it makes perfect sense that he’s going to strike a defiant tone rather than wallowing in despair or self-pity. After hearing both “Chimera” and “Outlier,” I’m getting even more excited for the release of the Transformation album in Summer 2025. This is another track that I believe will be appreciated by The Alarm’s fans, and that it could also potentially appeal to listeners who enjoy listening to harder-sounding rock.
Album appearance & discography of studio version
The following are Worldwide releases unless stated
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released on CD by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001CD
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released on Standard Black vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released on Standard Green Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LPG
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released as a Limited Edition of 350 on Silver Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released as a Limited Edition of 350 on Gold Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180 GM Audiophile Black LP’s released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists
2 x Audiophile double 180gm classic black LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl.
Exclusive 12” style George Williams mix of Wired (Extended Version).
Printed inner LP sleeves.
Exclusive transformable album sleeve artwork
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case
Numbered and signed (for the first time in his new life), by Mike Peters (MK2).
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180GM Audiophile Clear LP edition released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
2 x Audiophile double 180gm clear LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl, including exclusive extended mix of ‘Wired’.
1 x Bonus 12″ Single containing 3 additional, unreleased tracks All Or Nothing At All, Moving Forwards and an extended version of Totally Free.
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.Printed inner LP sleeves.
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case.
Numbered and signed by Mike Peters.
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180GM Audiophile White LP edition released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
2 x Audiophile double 180gm white LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl, including exclusive extended mix of ‘Wired’.
1 x Bonus 12″ Single containing 3 additional, unreleased tracks All Or Nothing At All, Moving Forwards and an extended version of Totally Free.
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.Printed inner LP sleeves.
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case.
Numbered and signed by Mike Peters.
The digital / Dolby Atmos editions have also been mixed and mastered by George Williams to meet the audio quality demands of all the digital music platforms, Audio Streaming, Lossless Playback and Dolby atmos
Single appearance and discography
Worldwide Release :
17th March 2025 : The Alarm MMXXV – Outlier – Worldwide Digital Download
Track listing : Outlier
Released by Twenty First Century Recording Company
Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
Lyrics ~ Transformation Album
You’ll find me off centre, a comet off course
Outside of the limits, never outsourced
I’m unpredictable, beyond the data point
I’m an outlier, decider, I’m a finisher
I’m never out thought
Outlier, decider, I’m a finisher
I’m still here
Woohoo woohoo
I’m an outlier
From outside to in, I live inbetween the lines
I’m Never out maneuvered, I’m the face that fits nowhere (nowhere. nowhere)
My own reality, Is a twisted version of myself
I’m an outlier, decider, I’m a finisher
Never out thought
Outlier, decider, I’m a finisher
I’m still here
Woohoo woohoo
I’m an outlier
Away from the numbers, that’s where you’ll find me
Away from the number, I’m Free, I’m Free
Free
I’m Free, (Away from the number) I’m the finisher (Away from the number)
I’m an outlier, decider, I’m a finisher
Never out thought
Outlier, decider, I’m a finisher
I’m still here
You’ll find me off centre, a comet off course
Never out thought, never outnumbered
(Outlier, decider, I’m a finisher)
I’m an outlier
(Written by Mike Peters 2024)
(Updated 07/10/2026)