"Elemental" is the eighth studio album by British new wave band, The Fixx. Released by Sanctuary Records on June 17, 1998, the album signifies a re-establishment of the band. It followed the "Ink" album which was released in 1991, marking a seven-year hiatus between the two albums.
The Fixx took a unique approach to the creation of "Elemental," which was recorded in London, England. The band used the recording process to integrate traditional rock instruments with more exotic and unusual ones from around the world. They also incorporated techno elements into their music.
Songs in the album include "Two Different Views", "Going Without", "Is That It" and "Fatal Shore". It's also worth mentioning that the song "Two Different Views" was the only song from the album that was released as a single. This song explores the ever-shifting dynamics of perspectives within a relationship. The album as a whole is appreciated for the strong lyrical content and the exploration of new musical frontiers in its manifestation.
As a whole, the album copes with themes of self-examination, reflection, and understanding the world around us and our place within it. Despite the long pause leading up to its creation, "Elemental" embodies the essence of what marked The Fixx as an appreciated band amidst the new wave movement of the 80s- their knack for synthesizing rock and new wave, their distinct, plaintive sound, and their introspective, thoughtful lyrics. This album, though less commercially successful than their '80s work, is still appreciated by devoted fans of the band.
