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/
Shred of Evidence
The Fixx Lyrics
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Read about the living age
Polish up your crystal ball
Check the night before it falls
Let it go
Please beware of nature's witch
Picks her berries from your ditch
And you'll be gone
Turn you in; not one of us
And you'll have words to say about that
Let it go
(Shredded evidence)
Not so much as a word
Not so much as a clue
Not so much as a trace
Disappear into the blue
Hell appears your living end
Where you're left you will suspend
And you just dangle
They boil the fat, we chew the weed
They make the facts, we can't succeed
Without a little trick up your sleeve
Let it go
Not so much
Turn your eyes to this bed; let it go
Turn your eyes for me she said; let it go
Clear your mind of other thoughts; let it go
Take my hand, you astronaut; let it go
Not so much
The lyrics of The Fixx's song Shred of Evidence are quite cryptic but they convey a message about being aware of unknown dangers and the need to let go of things in life. The song starts by urging the listener to pay attention to the current times, represented by the phrase "living age" and to use all available resources to predict and prevent potential negative outcomes. The warning about "nature's witch" picking berries from one's ditch suggests a hidden danger that can harm without being noticed. The reference to Orobas, a demon from demonology, indicates a potential for being turned into someone or something different, and ultimately losing one's identity. The phrase "let it go" appears throughout the song, perhaps signaling the need to release control and allow things to happen naturally.
The second verse introduces the idea of a cover-up, with "shredded evidence" offering a glimpse into a potential conspiracy. The lines "hell appears your living end / where you're left you will suspend / and you just dangle" paint a picture of some kind of punishment or lack of freedom. The reference to the "fat" and "weed" suggests two different groups, one in power and one not, with the latter trying to find a way to succeed. The final lines return to the refrain of "let it go," seemingly indicating that sometimes the best approach is to release control and not worry about things.
Overall, the lyrics of Shred of Evidence are full of metaphor and symbolism, making it difficult to determine a clear narrative. However, the themes of danger, loss of control, and the need to let go of things in order to move forward seem to be present.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn your eyes to the page
Direct your attention to the written material
Read about the living age
Learn about the current era
Polish up your crystal ball
Refine your intuition and foresight
Check the night before it falls
Prepare for impending danger or uncertainty
Let it go
Release your worries or fears
Please beware of nature's witch
Be cautious of natural forces that can harm you
Picks her berries from your ditch
Takes advantage of your vulnerability
And you'll be gone
You will disappear or suffer consequence
Turn you into Orobas
Transform you into a demon of the underworld
Turn you in; not one of us
Betray you; you are not a member of our group
And you'll have words to say about that
You will speak out against the betrayal
Let it go
Release your worries or fears
(Shredded evidence)
Important evidence has been destroyed
Not so much as a word
There is absolutely no information available
Not so much as a clue
There is no indication or hint of what occurred
Not so much as a trace
There is not even a small amount of evidence remaining
Disappear into the blue
Vanish without a trace
Hell appears your living end
Your fate is a life of suffering
Where you're left you will suspend
You will be left in a state of uncertainty
And you just dangle
And you are left hanging, figuratively or literally
They boil the fat, we chew the weed
Those in power make decisions affecting us, while we are left to deal with the consequences
They make the facts, we can't succeed
Authority figures control the information and we struggle to achieve our goals
Without a little trick up your sleeve
Without using some cunning or strategy to get ahead
Let it go
Release your worries or fears
Not so much
There is barely anything left or available
Turn your eyes to this bed; let it go
Focus on the present moment and let go of the past
Turn your eyes for me she said; let it go
Follow my guidance to release your worries or fears
Clear your mind of other thoughts; let it go
Meditate or concentrate on eliminating distractions from your mind
Take my hand, you astronaut; let it go
Trust me and let go of your concerns or fears
Not so much
There is barely anything left or available
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM TERENCE WOODS, CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, DANIEL KINGSMILL BROWN, JAMES WEST ORAM, PETER JOHN GREENALL
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Paul Purcell
Such a great band,...and still going strong!
Live Free
The Fixx have a lot metaphoric symbolism in the music, I have often wondered if they know it or not.....Very thought provoking.....Another great song by The Fixx
tinfoilhatter
best band of all-time!
IngoDE
outstanding !!! thanks for posting this, these were the eighties, the best time ever...
zzzsjp
Why thank you my friend! Most kind! :-) Just trying to spread The Fixx gospel! One of my favourite ever live bands, the first gig I took my now wife to back in '89! Can't believe its 20 years ago!
zzzsjp
Cheers! It sure does! It did it for me when I went to see these guys over here in England with my girlfriend (now wife!) and bro! They were touring to promote Calm Animals and played a small venue in London called The Borderline, great gig....I miss them, please could you send them over here!!! :-(
Stacey C
Great song, a nice job putting those images to the music. Very nice!
zzzsjp
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it! See my comment to cinecromancer below! That Bordeline gig was so good. This was the highlight of the show, the whole place was jumping up and down as one!
William Carnell
This song and Gypsy Feet are the 2 songs that really get me going. Time to get a youtube album together?
cinecromancer
i always thought this song kicked serious ass. great!!!!!