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/
Sense the Adventure
The Fixx Lyrics
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You should enjoy the sense of doubt
Breaking down the walls of institution
I'm going to let my paganism out
A god of light
Baron of evil
Supposed to show me hallowed ground
To civilize our primal shouts
Sense the adventure
Let those feelings out
Sense the adventure
Let the pagan out
Not just because you have your answers
It should not mean my views are seen in vain
An earthly bid for resurrection
Will never soothe the human pain
Sense the adventure
Let those feelings out
Sense the adventure
Let the pagan out
No war of rights to battle angels
Will ever justify these ends
Please recognize yourself in others
A generation makes amends
Are you locked out in no direction
You could escape to feed the mind
To an untrodden field of vision
Sensitivity will find
Sense the adventure
Let those feelings out
Sense the adventure
Let the pagan out
The Fixx's song "Sense the Adventure" is a call for individuals to break free from the confines of institutionalized beliefs and to explore their primal instincts. The lyrics directly challenge the notion of blindly following established religious practices, as they suggest that these practices are simply monstrous creations of humanity to tame our most basic primal urges. The song encourages individuals to embrace their inner "pagan" and to let their feelings flow.
The opening lines of the song, "Are you locked in the paranoia / You should enjoy the sense of doubt," suggest that the fear and uncertainty that accompany breaking away from the norm should be welcomed as an opportunity for growth. The lyrics go on to describe a world where the notion of good and evil has been flipped on its head, with the "god of light" being portrayed as evil and the "baron of evil" as possessing some sort of hallowed ground. The song begs listeners to recognize themselves in others, and to make amends across generations.
Overall, "Sense the Adventure" presents a message that is both powerful and insightful. The lyrics encourage openness and self-exploration, while also advocating for respect and understanding across cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you locked in the paranoia
Do you feel trapped in fear and distrust?
You should enjoy the sense of doubt
Embrace the uncertainty instead of fearing it.
Breaking down the walls of institution
Rejecting the confines of established norms and rules.
I'm going to let my paganism out
Expressing a connection to nature and ancient spiritual beliefs.
A god of light
The concept of a benevolent deity.
Baron of evil
The idea of a malevolent force in the world.
Supposed to show me hallowed ground
Expected to lead to sacred, revered places.
But these our monsters we created
These are the destructive forces we ourselves have brought into being.
To civilize our primal shouts
Attempts to tame and control the wild, natural instincts within us.
Let the pagan out
Allowing oneself to connect with primal, natural beliefs and practices.
Not just because you have your answers
It's important to recognize that your way of seeing things isn't the only valid perspective.
It should not mean my views are seen in vain
Just because our beliefs differ doesn't mean they should be dismissed or belittled.
An earthly bid for resurrection
Attempting to return to a simpler, more connected way of living.
Will never soothe the human pain
But we can't escape the challenges and pains of being human.
No war of rights to battle angels
Fighting over religious or moral beliefs won't defeat any supernatural entities.
Will ever justify these ends
It's never worth sacrificing morals or compassion to win a perceived moral victory.
Please recognize yourself in others
Understand that people with different backgrounds and beliefs are still fundamentally like you in many ways.
A generation makes amends
It's up to us to learn and make up for the mistakes and wrongs of earlier generations.
Are you locked out in no direction
Do you feel lost or aimless?
You could escape to feed the mind
Take time for intellectual and spiritual growth and exploration.
To an untrodden field of vision
Venturing into new, unconventional ideas and ways of living.
Sensitivity will find
Being open and empathetic will lead to meaningful discoveries.
Sense the adventure
Experience life to the fullest.
Let the pagan out
Connect with simple, natural beliefs and practices.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM TERENCE WOODS, CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, JAMES WEST ORAM
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