That single has been included in numerous multi-artist compilation albums and continues to receive major airplay to this day. Other hits include "Red Skies" (also known as "Red Skies (at Night)"), "Stand or Fall", "Saved by Zero", and "Are We Ourselves?". Interestingly, the group is one of the few British artists to have enjoyed significant success outside their country of origin while remaining mostly unknown in their home land, a trait which the Fixx shares with fellow new wave rockers The Outfield and Naked Eyes.
The Fixx regularly tour the U.S., they and recently celebrated a solid twenty-five years of making music together. Curnin, West-Oram, Greenall and Woods are now joined by bassist Gary Tibbs (formerly of Roxy Music, The Vibrators, Adam & The Ants). Cy Curnin can often be found on stage with a glass of wine in his right hand and an egg shaker in the left.
England's the Fixx has always been heralded as one of the most innovative and unique bands to come out of the MTV era. The group's lyrics and melodies are artistic statements of darkness and light, painting aural soundscapes that are cerebral, yet touch the heart. The Fixx's themes are complex, often introspective and thought-provoking, and yet the band's musical legacy has appealed to the masses with three No. 1 hits, five Top-5 hits, a dozen Top-10 hits, millions of albums sold worldwide, and countless sold-out tours.
The Fixx's sound is instantly recognizable. Songs like "One Thing Leads to Another" and "Red Skies (at Night)" remain staples, not just with classic rock radio stations, but on modern-rock formats that have helped break new wave-inspired acts a quarter of a century later.
It is rare for audiences to experience a band that has been together for 25 years. The Fixx were - and still are - Cy Curnin on lead vocals, guitarist Jamie West-Oram, keyboardist Rupert Greenall and drummer Adam Woods, and they bring this unique experience and perspective into the studio and on the road as the Fixx continue making innovative music.
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The band has retained their original lineup since first signing with MCA Records in 1981 and releasing their debut album, Shuttered Room, a few months later. It was the first of five MCA albums containing some of the most original and defining music of the decade. The LP produced two huge hits, "Red Skies" and "Stand Or Fall." Audiences connected with a band that had both style AND substance. The album spent an entire year on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the band their first Gold record.
In 1983, the band released Reach The Beach, their ground-breaking, double-platinum album which included the smash hits "One Thing Leads To Another" and "Saved by Zero." An extensive North American tour opening for The Police earned the Fixx critical acclaim and lifelong fans for their captivating performances.
The band continued with a string of top-selling albums. Phantoms, in 1984, included the hit song "Are We Ourselves," and in 1986, Walkabout produced the hit single "Secret Separation." Another hit on Billboard Magazine's Hot Club Play chart was "Deeper and Deeper" from the soundtrack to the Walter Hill film Streets of Fire.
In 1987 the band departed MCA for RCA Records and Calm Animals, showcased their second No. 1 rock track, "Driven Out," which became Billboard's ..4 Most Played Rock Track of the Year.
At the end of the decade, MCA released a greatest hits package titled One Thing Leads To Another, which has sold more than two million copies.
The '90s represented a turning point in music, and in the Fixx. Ink, released in 1991, showcased themes of struggle, and the song "How Much is Enough?" climbed to No. 10 on the Modern Rock chart. But other melodic and introspective ballads failed to find a place in the then-burgeoning grunge scene.
The band members spent some time apart, to raise families, pursue other interests, and to let the musical world decide where it was going. But there was never any thought of retirement. After the band's hiatus, The Ultimate Fixx Collection was released, showcasing the trademark FIXX sound - ethereal keyboards, an inventive rhythm section, passionate vocals and shattering guitar work - a sound that has produced a variety of memorable hits which remain significant today.
The band returned to the studio for CMC International Records. Elemental, released in 1998, marked a new, contemporary evolution in the group's history, blending the familiar FIXX sound with a fresh, modern feel. It showcased the band's signature rock sound with songs such as "Two Different Views" and "We Once Held Hands." With Elemental, the Fixx reclaimed their place in pop culture. Their creative energy and spirit renewed, the recording sessions yielded too many songs for just one CD, and later a second collection was released entitled Happy Landings and Lost Tracks, including "Mayfly" and "Freeman."
The wonderful acoustic 1011 Woodland, from 1999, was the other CMC release, and featured many of the band's favorite tunes, including "Woman on a Train" and "Cameras in Paris."
The group's unstoppable creative drive bore the 2003 release Want That Life on Rainman Records. Produced by their late collaborator and motivator Martin Rex, and with bassist Gary Tibbs, completing the line-up, it became The Fixx's eighth studio album and featured the haunting and thought-provoking "Touch" and "Are You Satisfied?"
It is the band's unmistakable sound and relevant, accessible songs that keep the Fixx unique among the thousands of artists that fill the airwaves. In concert, the band delivers that same sonic authenticity because they are the genuine article, the real deal. Concert-goers, whether Fixxtures (longtime fans) or those experiencing the Fixx for the first time, are thrilled by the band's dynamic stage presence and trademark sound.
Having celebrated their 25th anniversary with a DVD made by fans, and the imminent release of new songs, the band once again proves that they are constantly evolving, seeking new heights. In March of this year, the band reconvened in London with bassist Dan K. Brown, much to the delight of long-time Fixxtures.
The Fixx, with their combination of classic hits and innovative new music, continues to excite and inspire - both live and on record.
See: http://www.thefixx.com/
All Is Fair
The Fixx Lyrics
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Crawling around, spread his disease.
Up on the rocks, playing with fire,
Inventing his needs to quench the desire.
Blood on his hands, love on his mind,
Hell as a future, leaving heaven way behind.
All is fair in love and war
Kiss me you fool it's love that we're all dying for.
Head for the hills who knows what all this fighting's for?
Man is a beast.
Shame at the feast, too much to eat
Throw out the waste at the beggar's bare feet
Aim for the moon, shooting the stars
Insanity roaming the streets, but the sane drive new cars.
Blood on his hands, love on his mind
Selling the future, the debts are left behind
All is fair in love and war
Kiss me you fool it's love that we're all dying for.
All is fair in love and war
Head for the hills who knows what all this fighting's for?
The song "All Is Fair" by The Fixx provides a commentary on the destructive and selfish nature of humanity. The first verse depicts the evolution of man from a primitive creature crawling on the ground to an intelligent being with the ability to create and destroy. However, this progress has come at a cost, as man's actions have led to the spreading of illness and violence.
The second verse highlights some of the excesses and indulgences of modern society, with imagery of a feast and shooting for the stars. Despite the technological advances and material wealth, there is still the presence of insanity and inequality. The chorus reminds us that despite the chaos and conflict in the world, love is still a driving force and something worth fighting for.
Overall, the song warns against greed and excess, and encourages individual responsibility and compassion. The lyrics emphasize that while the world may seem unfair and tumultuous, we must still strive for goodness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Man as a beast came down from the trees
Humans descended from primates and adopted destructive behavior.
Crawling around, spread his disease.
Man's actions caused harm to other humans and to the planet.
Up on the rocks, playing with fire,
Humans experimented with fire and technology to advance their species.
Inventing his needs to quench the desire.
Humans created artificial needs due to their desire for more.
Blood on his hands, love on his mind,
Desire and violence are intertwined in human behavior.
Hell as a future, leaving heaven way behind.
Humans focus on materialism and individualism, rather than spirituality.
All is fair in love and war
The desire to gain power and control often justifies immoral actions in love and war.
Kiss me you fool it's love that we're all dying for.
Love is a fundamental human desire, even if it can lead to destruction.
Head for the hills who knows what all this fighting's for?
The reasons for conflict are often unclear and morally ambiguous.
Shame at the feast, too much to eat
Humans waste resources while others starve.
Throw out the waste at the beggar's bare feet
Humans discard excess while ignoring those in need.
Aim for the moon, shooting the stars
Humans strive for unprecedented achievements, often without considering the potential consequences.
Insanity roaming the streets, but the sane drive new cars.
Society admires wealth and success, even if it's achieved through unethical means.
Selling the future, the debts are left behind
Humans prioritize short-term gain over long-term consequences, leaving future generations to pay the price.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: ADAM TERENCE WOODS, CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, DANIEL KINGSMILL BROWN, JAMES WEST ORAM, PETER JOHN GREENALL
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Cleveland Aeromotive
The most underrated The Fixx tracks. Impossible that after 9 years on YT it only has 12K views.
Luis Lopez
Un grupo único en su género. Para oídos exigentes. Gracias por compartir talento musical.😊
Michael Ross
Great song by The Fixx.
jason good
The Fixx, one of my favorites ..What a talented band..such great music and prose. Definitely under appreciated and underrated! Wait..what about Richard Grieco up there? Where’s the love for his talent!😝
Keith Bornzin
BEYOND STOKED! Get to see them August 3rd, at Portland ZOO with ADAM ANT! IF they play the same as Last Summer at Aladdin Theater, it WILL be magic & HEAVY! One if the MOST underappreciated BANDS from the 80's & I DON'T mind THAT at ALL! Keeps their shows at an INTIMATE level!
tinfoilhatter
keef! keef! what rhymes with yer name, chief!
Michael Ross
The Fixx put on a typically excellent show here in Denver recently.
Mindknee
Thanks For Uploading Love This Song Ages looking For This
Wicked
Michael Ross
Fkng amazing band.
Christopher LaRosa
"blood on his hands....love on his mind"....