The Fix (1997 Original London Cast) [Cast Recording]

John Barrowman, John Dempsey, Bogdan Kominowski, Philip Quast, Dana P. Rowe, Kathryn Evans, David Firth | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 10, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Relativity
• ASIN: B0000064SV
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,977 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. One, Two, Three

2. Embrace Tomorrow

3. Control

4. America's Son

5. I See The Future

6. Lonely Is A Two-Way Street

7. Simple Words

8. Alleluia

9. Dangerous Games

10. Two Guys At Harvard

11. First Came Mercy

12. Bend The Spoon/One, Two, Three (Reprise)

13. Cleaning House

14. Upper Hand

15. Spin

16. The Ballad Of Bobby "Cracker" Barrel

17. Child's Play

18. Mistress Of Deception

19. Finale

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An unbelievable musical!, May 25, 2002

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Enjolras (Royal Oak, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fix (1997 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

When I bought this CD, I knew nothing about it. I had heard the shortened version of "1, 2, 3" on the Hey, Mr Producer! video. I knew that John Barrowman (drool...) was in it, and that Philip Quast was, too (after hearing him as Javert in Les Miz, I fell in love with his voice),so I figured I should give it a try, why not? Well, I fell in love with it the 1st time I heard it! Don't be turned off by the fact that its about politics-- I have absolutely no interest in politics whatsoever, and I still love it. John Barrowman is Cal, a drug-addicted, unmotivated slacker who is forced by his power hungry mother to enter the world of politics. Barrowman has a gorgeous voice and puts lots of emotion into all his songs. Not bad looking either!! And Philip... he plays Grahame, Cal's cynical,crippled uncle who happens to have a slight crush on Cal. I love all the songs- especially 1,2,3, Cal's opening number which expresses his philosophy of life, America's Son, in which Cal is taught all he needs to know about politics, and First Came Mercy, where Grahame tells of his life as a cripple. The whole score is very fast and edgy-like nothing else I've ever heard before. I mean, have you ever heard a musical before where half the time, the main character is tripping on acid? You should get this CD. Trust me you'll love it!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One, Two, Three...Wow!, March 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fix (1997 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

I became intrigued by The Fix after seeing "One, Two, Three" performed on the Hey, Mr. Producer special. I was not disappointed when I finally got ahold of the recording. The music is great, the lyrics are smart, and the performers are amazing. John Barrowman has a wonderful voice perfectly suited for his role. Philip Quast is the treat of this recording! All his character's emotions come out in his fabulous voice. The best thing that this show has going for it is it's smart lyrics. "Two Guys At Harvard" is filled with perfect rhymes, sarcasm, wit, and humor. This show will have you mesmerized from the opening notes to the final song!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not half bad..., November 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fix (1997 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

This is bitingly satirical, very cynical take on corruption in American politics, presented in a rock and roll style. The story follows a dysfunctional Washington family as power-hungry Violet, the ambitious widow of a presidential front runner, schemes with the help of her brother-in-law Grahame to get Cal, her slacker son, into politics (and eventually, she plans, the White House). Of course not all goes smoothly, as Cal develops a drug addiction and finds a mistress, threatening his chances, and events spin out of control. For all its cynicism, the show has its funny moments and some engaging songs. Listening to it, I get the feeling that seeing the production on stage would have been a treat. The performances turned in by the three principles--John Barrowman (Cal), Kathryn Evans (Voilet) and Philip Quast (Grahame)--are top-notch, and the show has its share of catchy tunes. Highlights include the rock and roll opening number, "One, Two, Three," and the humorous "America's Son" in which Violet and Grahame school Cal on what, exactly, the American "public" can digest (small words, trite phrases). Quast's knack for sarcasm serves him well; "First Came Mercy" (another of his songs) is also very well performed. How thorough or accurate an examination of (corrupted) American politics it is, I can't say (though I at the very least HOPE there's an element of exaggeration in it), and your level of interest in political commentary/satire might dictate somewhat your level of interest in the recording. On the other hand, there are undeniably excellent performances turned in, and several of the songs, though not necessairily melodic, have memorable tunes and snappy lyrics for the actors to play with.