Calm Animals
The Fixx
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Calm animals expect nothing Live suspicious to balance out The effect of reason on their sunrise There's a moving hide Calm animals with no shackles Free on a shrinking plain So presented; it's economics Small wonder the pastures die Calm, calm, calm, calm animals Free on a shrinking plain Calm, calm, calm Adventures to roam alone So civilized, the code stifles A race with gestures has lost its way The chance was given to think social But we choke on greed and excess Going by going by Just for politics we live the lie You cry, we cry Part of history will wonder why
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Written by: DAN K BROWN, CYRIL CURNIN, PETER GREENALL, JAMES WEST-ORAM, ADAM WOODS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Calm Animals" is a track by the British rock band, The Fixx. Known for their new wave style, the band has produced a number of hit singles, especially in the 1980s.
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Album InclusionThe song is the lead track on the band's sixth studio album of the same name, "Calm Animals," which was released in 1988.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the relative success of the album, "Calm Animals" didn't chart exceptionally well, peaking at number 72 on the US Billboard 200.
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Respected ProducerThe album "Calm Animals" was produced by William Wittman, a respected producer and engineer known for his work with artists including Cyndi Lauper and the Outfield.
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Musical Composition"Calm Animals" features characteristic melodious guitar work and rhythmic drum beats of the Fixx's style, coupled with frontman Cy Curnin's distinct vocal delivery.
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Message/ThemeSimilarly to many songs by The Fixx, "Calm Animals" carries a societal message. The album's theme is about dealing with inner and outer turmoil in an increasingly complex and counter-intuitive world.
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Single Release"Driven Out" and "Stand or Fall" were released as singles from the album, however, "Calm Animals" was not.
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Band's CareerThe album and its songs represent a time when The Fixx was not achieving the same level of commercial success as they did earlier in their career, yet remained determined and committed to their distinctive sound and message.
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Return to Roots"Calm Animals" marked the return of the band's original lineup for first time since their successful 1983 album, "Reach the Beach".
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Critical ReviewsWhile "Calm Animals" received mixed reviews from critics, many fans consider it one of the best tracks on the album, arguably due to its thought-provoking theme and well-executed composition.
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