Top tracks — play these first
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Two Different Views — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics and rich instrumentation that encapsulates the band's matured sound.
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Ocean Blue — With its haunting melodies and vivid imagery, this song exemplifies the lyrical depth and emotional resonance present throughout the album.
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Life's What's Killing Me — This track stands out for its candid exploration of existential themes, combining upbeat instrumentation with poignant reflections on life's challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Elemental showcases The Fixx's mature sound but doesn't fully stand out in the new wave genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent use of layered synths that create a dense atmospheric backdrop, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-down arrangement.
- Several tracks utilize a slow build-up, with the instrumentation gradually layering to create tension before resolving.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- melodic soundscapes for introspection
- steady pacing with thoughtful lyrics
- subtle emotional depth in melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Elemental marked The Fixx's return after a five-year hiatus following their album Walkabout. At this point in their career, the band was exploring more mature themes and sonic textures, reflecting on their evolution since their peak in the 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· A Flock of Seagulls· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Two Different Views 4:12
- 2 Going Without 4:30
- 3 Is That It? 3:54
- 4 Happy Landings 4:22
- 5 Silent House 4:08
- 6 Fatal Shore 4:39
- 7 Ocean Blue 4:51
- 8 You Know Me 3:51
- 9 We Once Held Hands 3:56
- 10 Life's What's Killing Me 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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