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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1983 - August: The Fixx ”Reach the Beach”
Description: While The Fixx had already experienced success on the charts with their debut album in 1982, their sophomore studio album entitled Reach the Beach would be this London New Wave group's most successful effort. This album was released in May 1983, and was heading up the charts in August.
The Fixx was led by singer/songwriter Cyril Jon "Cy" Curnin on vocals. Other members of the band included Rupert Greenall on keyboards, Jamie West-Oram on guitar and Adam Woods on percussion. Bassist Alfie Agius was with the band at the start of the recording but left partway through the ses...