The Fixx is a British new wave band that formed in 1980. Envisioned by coll… Read Full Bio ↴The Fixx is a British new wave band that formed in 1980. Envisioned by college friends Cy Curnin (vocals) and Adam Woods (drums), the pair soon placed an ad for additional members. Jamie West-Oram (guitar), Rupert Greenall (keyboards) and Charlie Barret (bass) joined the band as a result. Barret left after the first album and was replaced by Dan K. Brown. The Fixx are perhaps best remembered for their song "One Thing Leads To Another", from what has been their most successful album, 1983's 'Reach the Beach'.

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.

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Lose Face
The Fixx Lyrics

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Do you care to think on
One trouble shooter
That we could fix on
This fevered globe
Was always meant to be
A home from home
But who's looking after
Lose face, lose face

In your place
Could we all fight in
An age demented
With a white bright light
That shines at night
What have we invented?
We all breath the same air
Yet we all die for the air space
Lose face, lose face
Standing in your place
Lose face, lose face
I bet you wonder if you're too scared
Too scared to lose face
Lose face, lose face in our place
A "pied a'terre"
No phone connected

So when you need him
Can't even reach him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Fixx's song Lose Face are a commentary on the state of the world and the ways in which we are neglecting it. The first verse poses a question to the listener - do you care enough to think about the problems that exist in the world, and are you willing to take action to fix them? The following lines suggest that the world was meant to be a "home from home" - a place where everyone could live together in harmony - but that we have failed to look after it. The chorus then repeats the phrase "Lose face, lose face" - a reference to the concept of losing one's reputation or integrity - suggesting that we are all standing by and allowing the world to suffer.

The second verse introduces the idea of an "age demented" - a time when everything seems to be chaotic and confusing. The lines "We all breath the same air, yet we all die for the air space" points out the irony of how we all need the same resources to survive, yet we are willing to fight and destroy each other over them. The chorus repeats again, with the addition of the line "I bet you wonder if you're too scared / Too scared to lose face." This implies that some people may be aware of the problems existing in the world, but are too afraid to speak up or take any action to fix them.

The final verse introduces the idea of a "pied a'terre" - a small apartment or flat - that is not even connected to a phone. This highlights the idea that some people are completely removed from the problems of the world, and are not even accessible to those who may want to bring attention to those problems. The song ends with a final repetition of "Lose face, lose face in our place" - a call to action for the listener to not just stand by and allow the world to suffer.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you care to think on
Do you take the time to contemplate

One trouble shooter
An issue that can be solved with ease

That we could fix on
That we could focus our attention on

This fevered globe
This chaotic and troubled world

Was always meant to be
Was always intended to serve as

A home from home
A second home or sanctuary

But who's looking after
But who is taking responsibility for

Lose face, lose face
Suffer a loss of dignity or reputation

In your place
In your position or circumstances

Could we all fight in
Can we all participate in

An age demented
A time period marked by madness or confusion