The Fixx - Red Skies

Artist: The Fixx
Album: Red Skies

1982

Rating: 5.0

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Review by Nicholas Adam Owens

The album Red Skies by the Fixx is a classic example of 80s new wave rock. Released in 1982, the album is a perfect blend of catchy pop melodies, edgy guitar riffs, and socially conscious lyrics. The band's signature sound is evident throughout the album, with the use of synthesizers and electronic drums adding to the overall atmospheric vibe.

The opening track, "Some People," sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and infectious hook. The title track, "Red Skies," is a standout with its haunting melody and poetic lyrics about the dangers of nuclear war. "Lost Planes" is another highlight, featuring a driving bassline and soaring guitar solo.

The album's lyrics are often political and socially conscious, addressing issues such as war, consumerism, and environmental destruction. This gives the album a sense of urgency and relevance that still resonates today.

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Red Skies (Live Version)	4:30
Built For The Future (Recorded "Live" In Canada)	4:04
Red Skies (Short Version)	3:45
Red Skies (Edit Version)	3:30
Red Skies (Full Length Version)	3:30
Red Skies (Long Version)	4:33
Is It By Instinct	4:10
Sinking Island (Special Extended Dance Mix)	4:35
Red Skies	3:27
Red Skies (Edited Version)	3:30

Video

The Fixx - Red Skies (Official Video)

The Fixx - Is It By Instinct (B side of 'Red Skies' 7 inch, 1982)

THE FIXX Red Skies 1982 HQ

The Fixx - Sinking Island

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Labels

MCA Records
The Fixx

Listen online

online anhören
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single
45 RPM
Gloversville Pressing
Promo
Red vinyl
clear plastic sleeve
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
Red Transparent
Red Translucent
Picture Disc
Maxi-Single
CD
Cardboard Sleeve

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	MCA Records, Inc.
Manufactured By	MCA Records, Inc.
Published By	Colgems-EMI Music Inc.
Pressed By	MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville
Mastered At	Artisan Sound Recorders
Recorded At	Farmyard Studios
Licensed To	MCA Records
Lacquer Cut At	Masterdisk

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Rupert Hine
Engineer	Stephen W. Tayler
Lyrics By	Cy Curnin
Mastered By	Arun
Written-By	Woods, Barrett, Curnin, West-Oram, Greenall
Drums	Adam Woods
Guitar	Jamie West-Oram
Keyboards	Rupert Greenall
Lead Vocals	Cy Curnin

Notes

Label variation: Single line of credits under side A title.
Recorded in England
Side A: Heath-Levy Music Co., Inc, (ASCAP)
Side B: Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Label variation: Has two lines of credits printed under the side A title.
"From The Fixx album 'Shuttered Room', MCA-5345."
Same Stereo track on both sides
"Promotion Copy - Not For Sale"
B-side "Is It By Instinct" is previously unreleased.
Promotional Picture Sleeve
Promotion Copy - Not For Sale
Same track pressed to both sides.
This version has star on right side of labels.
Promo 12" single issued to select radio stations and DJs in the US
Side 2 live version "Provided courtesy of The King Biscuit Flower Hour".
Pressed by PRC-Compton as identified by PRC-C in the run-outs.
Released in a clear PVC sleeve.
A-side is the edited version from the album "Shuttered Room" FX 1001
[A-side published by] EMI Music Publishing Ltd. / Heath Levy Music Co. Ltd.
[B-side published by] EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
℗ 1982 The Fixx
Original sound recording made by The Fixx
MCA Records are the exclusive licensees for the U.K.
Made in England.
In clear PVC sleeve.
Side A:
Edited version from the album "Shuttered Room" FX1001
EMI Music Publishing Ltd / Heath Levy Music Co Ltd
P 1982 THE FIXX. MCPS/BIEM
Side B:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Re-recorded version. "From The Fixx album 'React', MCA-42008."
Australian release.
2 track CD single housed in a cardboard sleeve. Track times copied as they are printed on disc
From The Fixx album 'React' MCA-42008.
Promotional CD Single
Not For Sale
Issued in picture sleeve.

Barcodes

Rights Society: ASCAP
Pressing Plant ID (Stamped in runouts): ⧈-G-⧈
Matrix / Runout (Label A): MC 13244
Matrix / Runout (Label B): MC 13247E
Matrix / Runout (Labels): MC 23792EE
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etchings (Both Sides)): MC 23792EE ASR2 [artisan logo] 回-G-回
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MCA3399
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MCA3400
Matrix / Runout (Side A run-out, etched): MCA 3399 W1 L 33 - 1102 A PRC-C1-1-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B run-out, etched): MCA 3400 W1 L33-1102 B PRC-C1-1-1
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout): FIXX 3 A2 ARUN MPO
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout): FIXX 3 B3 MPO
Matrix / Runout (Runout etched side A): FIXX + P3 + A ORLAKE
Matrix / Runout (Runout etched side B): FIXX + P3 + B ORLAKE
Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
Barcode: 0 7674-15066-7 5
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label Matrix Code): MC 23792EE
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Matrix Code): MC 23792EE ASR3
Barcode:
Rights Society: n©b
Rights Society: GEMA/STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped & Etched): Made in Germany DS 104462 A-1/62 S I
Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped & Etched): Made in Germany DS104462 B-1/82 S I
Label Code: 1056
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label Matrix Code): MC 23052
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Matrix Code): MC 23792EE ASR2
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Matrix Code): MC-23052-MD2 MASTERDISK

About The Fixx

The Fixx are an English rock band formed in London in 1979, initially calling themselves . Initially formed by college friends Cy Curnin (vocals) and Adam Woods (drums), the pair recruited keyboardist Rupert Greenall, guitarist Tony McGrail and bassist Charlie Barret. The group released 2 singles under the name Portraits. In 1980, McGrail left and was replaced by guitarist Jamie West-Oram and changed their name to The Fix, then The Fixx, as their new label, MCA was worried about the potential drug-user implication of the band's name. Members Cy Curnin Jamie West-Oram Rupert Greenall Adam Woods Dan K. Brown

Name Vars

Fixx
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Members

Jamie West-Oram
Cy Curnin
Rupert Greenall
Dan K. Brown
Adam Woods
Alfie Agius
Charles Barrett

Summary by Nicholas Adam Owens

Red Skies is a must-have for fans of 80s new wave rock. The Fixx's unique sound and thought-provoking lyrics make this album a timeless classic.

Comments

pandusalik

2023-06-24

62 still here

prosperwithbrandy

2023-06-24

What color are the skies at night again?

pedrorenealfaro

2023-06-23

Just listened to red skies at night for the first time in a very long time and it made me wish that music today had the same beat and sound as the fixx