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I have nothing but praise for "The Fix!" I first heard the song "One, Two, Three" on the PBS special "Hey, Mr. Producer!" and soon after a friend recommended the CD. On my first hearing I became a Fix Fanatic. The music has wonderful variety, but what grabs me most are the incredible characters the songs reveal. Cal's "One, Two, Three" is simultaneously sarcastic, biting, and haunting, revealing a young man who wants desperately to be indifferent and cynical to protect himself. "Embrace Tomorrow" introduces what I consider the funniest and most intriguing pair of characters in musical theatre, Grahame and Violet Chandler, who hate each other's guts but need each other to achieve their goals. "Control" and "America's Son" are perfect political satire, the former introducing Reed Chandler, the epitome of Politician as song-and-dance man. And I can't watch a political ad anymore without singing, "The economy, crime, taxes!" The hymn-like "I See the Future" not only shows how well Grahame has groomed Cal for his role, but is a potent commentary on the slick, sentimental speeches by which we Americans love to be seduced. "Dangerous Games" has serpentine humor. "Two Guys at Harvard" gives us the details of how the Machiavellian trio of Grahame, Reed and Violet came to form their alliance, set a tongue-in-cheek vaudevillian score with bite in its laugh. But nothing can prepare you for Philip Quast's Grahame in "First Came Mercy." I've heard a lot of musical theatre scores, and that song is by far one of the most powerful, in music, voice, and emotional impact, to be found. It's no wonder both actors who played Grahame Chandler won awards for the role. Cal's song, "Child's Play" and Violet's "Spin" add deeper dimension to these complicated characters. Even if political satire isn't your cup of tea, these characters are revealed in these songs are definitely worth meeting.... In the UK you're lucky: Your version has the complete lyrics and more photographs than the US CD. If you're a fan of musical theatre, you won't regret it!
If you're a John Barrowman fan (like yours truely) or even if you're not, its a chance to hear an edgier JB than we are used to.
Buy it you won't be disappointed.
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