Soul Town is a song written by Mike Peters and recorded as The Alarm MMXXV. 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 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 3:29
Written by Mike Peters
Musicians & Credits
Mike Peters (MK 2) – Lead Vocals, All Guitars
George Williams – Bass, Keyboards, EFX
Dave Moriat – 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 audio that appears on the official The Alarm Youtube channel
Album appearance & discography of studio version
The following are Worldwide releases unless stated
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm – 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 – 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 – 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
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
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
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
Lyrics ~ Transformation Album
Fighting for survival
Since the day that you were born
Through bankrupt streets
And broken dreams
Where the average people meet
If only life was fair
You could learn to live
Without a care
Hey, hey, hey, hey
In this northern soul town
Protect what you’ve been given
Northern soul town
The future is unwritten
Where schemers meet believers
And the only way out is the way in
It’s just the way it is
Ballrooms and casinos
Petty crime and violence
You’ve been dancing
Through the litter
In this cigarette butt life
In the ugliness there’s beauty
In the poverty, endless riches
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
In this northern soul town
There’s industrial religion
This northern soul town
Of betting shop messiahs
Where people make people
And the only way out is the way in
This is life in a northern soul town
Soul town
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Fake spray tans and botox
From unlicensed pop-up shops
You pray for life’s essentials
With the money you haven’t got
We live with these conditions
Day by day, hour by hour
There’s no other way
In this northern soul town
It’s a day to day existence
Northern soul town
Life so unforgiving
Some drink to remember
While some just want to get
Drunk and forget
It’s a way of life in a soul town
Na, na, na, na. na, na
Soul town
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Soul town
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Soul town
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Don’t put your money on your dreams
You got to learn to lose
Before you can win
In this northern soul town
People make people
(northern soul town)
In this northern soul town
(northern soul town)
The future is unwritten
(northern soul town)
All the schemers make believers
And the only way out is the way in
It’s just the way it is
(Written by Mike Peters 2024)
(Updated 20/09/2026)