Top tracks — play these first
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Want That Life — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of aspiration and self-reflection, with an infectious melody that showcases the band's evolution.
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We Don't Own the World — This track offers poignant social commentary wrapped in catchy hooks, demonstrating The Fixx's knack for blending meaningful lyrics with engaging instrumentals.
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Touch — Opening with a danceable rhythm and introspective lyrics, this song sets the tone for the album’s exploration of desire and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that continues through the next few songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered synths and guitar riffs, creating a rich texture that is characteristic of new wave music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- thought-provoking lyrical introspection
- mid-tempo reflective listening experience
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- suitable for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek purely instrumental tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Want That Life marked The Fixx's first studio album in over a decade, following their last release, Elemental, in 1998. Returning to the music scene after a hiatus, the band aimed to reconnect with their audience while exploring new sonic landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· A Flock of Seagulls· Duran Duran
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Are You Satisfied?
The bridge shifts perspective to question societal norms directly, compelling listeners to confront their own contentment.
This direct address contrasts with other verses that remain observational, making it a pivotal moment that engages the listener more personally.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Touch 4:41
- 2 You Don't Have to Prove Yourself 4:11
- 3 Are You Satisfied? 5:49
- 4 Want That Life 3:49
- 5 We Don't Own the World 3:55
- 6 No Hollywood Ending 3:53
- 7 Straight 'Round the Bend 4:31
- 8 Roger and Out 5:07
- 9 Taking the Long Way Home 4:14
- 10 Brave 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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