The Fixx - One Thing Leads To Another (Rhythm Scholar Full Deception Remix)

Remixed by Rhythm Scholar

The Fixx, originally based in London, were first introduced to a mass audience in 1982, with their debut album, Shuttered Room. A collection of their best work to that point, it stood in contrast to most of the other New Wave albums of the time, with its tight musicianship and apolitical overtones. Though the band held to some tenets of the New Wave, such as short songs devoid of solos and no fear of synthesizers and cavernous soundscapes, their cohesiveness as a rock band was made credible by their live performances. Despite the album not receiving a full marketing push in the U.S., the videos for "Stand or Fall" and "Red Skies" were played heavily by MTV (then in its infancy) and became anthems for yet another generation fed up with the Cold War. Later in the year The Fixx performed on Long Island for the King Biscuit Flower Hour. The concert, currently available on CD, served as a showcase for their special brand of dynamic minimalism. Not long after, in 1983, Reach the Beach was released and immediately took off in the U.S., led by its single “Saved by Zero,” and later by the catchy "One Thing Leads to Another." No sophomore slump, the album was a logical growth from their first effort, showcasing singer Cy Curnin's unorthodox vocals and Jamie West-Oram's rhythm-driven guitar against the tight rhythm section of Adam Woods (drums) and Alfie Agius (bass; would later be replaced by Dan K. Brown,) all complemented by the synthesizer stylings of Rupert Greenall. The album cemented their style, taking the tired art-rock credo of dark theatrical soundscapes and filtering it through their own unique sensibilities. Generous airplay and a full U.S. tour garnered the band a large following.

The above paragraph was taken directly from the band's official website. I won't pretend to be intimately knowledgebale about The Fixx. I just know their two biggest hits; Save by Zero and One Thing Leads to Another. Both songs are classic 80s hits in my humble opinion. And the Rhythm Scholar has produced a classic remix to match. This mix clocks in at close to eight minutes. The length alone is reminiscent of the old 12" extended remixes. Although not normally a fan of stuttering effects, which are used throughout this mix, they work here. Beware of the extended stutter break at the 6:10 mark, it'll make you look stupid if you try to dance to it. I know because I tried it. I just couldn't help myself though ;)