Beautiful Friction

Beautiful Friction
Studio album by The Fixx
Released	July 17, 2012 (US), August 17, 2012 (UK/Europe)
Genre	New Wave, Rock
Length	48:53
Label	Kirtland (US) / Hypertension (Europe/UK)
Producer	Nick Jackson
The Fixx chronology
Want That Life (2003) Beautiful Friction (2012)

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Beautiful Friction is the tenth studio album by British New Wave band The Fixx, released on July 17, 2012. It marks the return of longtime bassist Dan K. Brown.

Track listing

All songs written by Cy Curnin, Adam Woods, Jamie West-Oram, Rupert Greenall and Dan K. Brown.

1. "Anyone Else" – 3:50
2. "Just Before Dawn" – 4:36
3. "Take A Risk" – 3:47
4. "Beautiful Friction" – 5:43
5. "What God?" – 4:14
6. "Second Time Around" – 4:16
7. "Follow That Cab" – 3:20
8. "Shaman" – 4:16
9. "Something Ahead Of You" – 6:16
10. "Girl With No Ceiling" – 4:03
11. "Small Thoughts" - 4:35
12. "Wasted" (iTunes Bonus Track) - 3:41

Personnel

The Fixx

• Cy Curnin - lead vocals
• Rupert Greenall - keyboard
• Jamie West-Oram - guitar
• Adam Woods - drums
• Dan K. Brown - bass

Production

• Producer: Nick Jackson
• Mixing: Stephen W Tayler
• Mixing on "Anyone Else" and "Just Before Dawn": Mark Needham
• Mastering: Dave McNair
• Cover Artwork: George Underwood
• Additional artwork: Jack West-Oram
• Photography: Michele Martinoli
• Art Direction: Tommy Moore