BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982
“Red Skies” is a song by new wave/rock band the Fixx. Released in 1982, it was the third single from the group’s debut album, Shuttered Room. It reached number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks but only peaked at number 101 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart in early 1983.
The song also charted in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It was later re-recorded for the band’s 1987 album, React.
The lyrics of “Red Skies” warn of an imminent nuclear holocaust.
SIDE A:
Red Skies (Full Length Version) 4:20
SIDE N:
Sinking Island (Special Extended Dance Mix) 4:35
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Red Skies | U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | #13 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – FIXXT 3
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 11 Jun 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer – Stephen W. Tayler
Lyrics By – Cy Curnin
Producer – Rupert Hine
Written-By – Woods*, Barrett*, Curnin*, West-Oram*, Greenall*
NOTES:
New album available now FX 1001
Original sound recording made by The Fixx. MCA Records are the exclusive licensees for the U.K.
Made in England.
Side A: Full length version from the album “Shuttered Room”
Side B: Special extended dance mix version from the album “Shuttered Room”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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I love this song. Thanks for sharing Paul. Hope your vacation is going well.
Thank you for such a gem from the The Fixx! The bass guitar! OMG, such fantastic, dynamic sound quality. Ahhhhhhh audio treasures in Hi-Res. Thank you for the listening experience and for your love of the labor, sir!
Thanks Paul. This one passed me by even though you say it charted here and even though they were a British band. Guitar sound very Comsat Angels…
The Fixx – Red Skies ….1982
Comsat Angels – Independence Day ….1980
Hola Paul, descubrí ayer este blog y quedé maravillado por las joyas musicales que encontré, por la calidad de sonido de estas piezas y por el excelente contenido e información que pude descubrir.
Quería darte las gracias por tu magnífico trabajo y agradecerte el regalo que me has hecho dándome la oportunidad de poder añadir a mi biblioteca personal muchas de estas joyas que serán guardadas, valoradas y escuchadas como se merecen.
Si humildemente puedo serte útil en alguna ocasión, estaré encantado de poder ayudarte en lo que pueda.
Un cordial saludo desde España
Tremenda canción, excelente, muchas gracias DjPaulT
Muy buen tema, de los buenos clásicos ochenteros, me trajo unos recuerdos de una radio que ya lamentablemente no existe y que tocaba esta canción con cierta asiduidad. Gracias por la versión, solo aplausos,,,,,,,muchos
Hi Paul, The hits just keep on coming. I was expecting this, but wasn’t sure, and then it showed up. Great choice. This was definitely one of their landmark songs back when they started out. They also had a minor hit with ‘stand or fall’ also. Of course, later, people would know them for ‘one thing leads to another’. But at the time, their earlier album was much more moody, and evocative. The band is still around, and still touring and making new albums. They still have the original members, and are definitely worth catching if they are near you.… Read more »
Covered with chills (AGAIN!!) Paul!! What an intense way to wrap up the week of apocalyptic songs! This has always been a personal favorite of mine. Such an earworm that lodges in your brain for hours/days and weeks! And sometimes, I’ll admit, that I wasn’t really aware of what they were singing. I take song lyrics as a whole entity with the melodies and beats all at once and only reflect on their meaning after the initial presentation upon my ears, body and soul. It amazes me that such songs can be so grim but sound so “uplifting.” I guess… Read more »