EP Review: The Fixer – The Prowl (Self Released)

Carl Fisher 2 min read

The Fixer has arrived to bring the darker side of fun on their debut release “The Prowl EP.” Their influences are rooted in the harder end of rock while mixing in subtle elements from industrial, gothic metal, and EDM.

Members of the band have a long history of working together in various musical projects dating back nearly 20 years. In this time they have a large list of accomplishments. They have self-released albums, participated in tours and have supported acts like KMFDM, Finger 11, Cancer Bats, Strung Out, Steve O, Robin Black, Horrorpops, 3 Inches of Blood, Protest The Hero, The Contortionist, and countless others. In addition to their careers as musicians, The Fixer’s members have a vast resume working in various aspects of music, such as recording and engineering sound recordings for bands, audio production in campus and community radio, freelance photography and videography for major concerts and music videos, and performing in musical theatre.

Despite set backs related to covid-19, The Fixer has been determined to keep moving forward. On April 23rd, 2020 they will release The Prowl. One way or another, The Fixer is going to bring mischievous fun to whomever is ready to listen.

There’s something quite groovy about Take You Home, something quite sexy in a way. As an opener it has some filthy riffs, playful vocals and well layered effects. It’s an effective start that shows there is a uniqueness to The Fixer’s sound.

However, it’s with Murder Cat that they really stand out. A veritable oddity, heavy as hell in places and weird as hell in others. The vocals are truly outstanding here, going from soaring highs to cheeky nods and winks.

Dropping the more ‘fun’ side for an even dirtier set of riffs and more focused rhythm, Chastity offers up a different kind of fix. Before Cavalier goes all out to get the body moving and shaking. The effects here used to really enhance the danceable beat and the vocals having a bit of punk spirit about them.

Good fun, The Fixer certainly back up their words when they promise something that is undeniably them.

The Fixer – The Prowl Full Track Listing:

1. Take You Home
2. Murder Cat
3. Chastity
4. Cavalier




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