(Current News)
New Release!
Look at the Hits on That!
The New Fuzzbox CD/DVD
Featuring all the hits, Bonus DVD, and Brand New Remixes!
Track listing:
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CD Rules & Regulations |
DVD Rules & Regulations |
New Release!
Fuzzbox: International Rescue (the Orgasmatron
Mix)
Retro:Active
2 on Hi-Bias Records
HIB-10162
THE MUCH ANTICIPATED FOLLOW UP TO VOLUME ONE IS
HERE!
FEATURING MANY TRACKS AND MIXES NEVER BEFORE
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ON CD!
The Human League 'Human' (Extended Version) **
A-ha 'The Sun Always Shines On T.V.' (Extended Version) +
Tears For Fears 'Shout' (Dub Mix) **
Blancmange 'Don't Tell Me' (Dance Remix) **
Howard Jones 'Look Mama' (Megamamamix) **
Figures On A Beach 'No Stars' (Unreleased Club Mix) **
OMD 'So In Love' (Brand New Extended Mix) **
Fuzzbox 'International Rescue' (The Orgasmatron Mix) **
Q Lazzarus 'Goodbye Horses' (Extended Version) **
The Dream Academy 'The Love Parade' (12" Mix) **
Alphaville 'Jet Set' (Jellybean Mix) **
Yaz 'State Farm' (Madhouse Mix)
** First time commercially available on CD
+ First CD appearance in North America
- Liner notes by legendary producer Paul Dakeyne
(Yaz, Erasure, Yello)
- Special track notes included
Click
here to go to the Hi-Bias website and order this CD!
Fuzzbox mentioned on Tech TV!
I'm still trying to figure out all the details
here, but apparently, Tech TV has started showing the TV show
"Thunderbirds", and as you all know, "International Rescue"
is based on the Thunderbirds. In one of the TV-related scrolls under the show,
Tech TV must have mentioned the song, and the Fuzzbox name, because I've gotten
a few e-mails asking for mp3s of the song. Unfortunately, due to size and
traffic limitations, I can't host the song on this site, but if you're looking
for it, please e-mail me and I'll
hook you up. Also, if anyone can give more details, about what was said, or has
screen caps, please let me know. People have also been looking for a song
called something like "I wanna marry a tracy", or "I wanna marry
a boy from International Rescue", which is not by Fuzzbox- I actually have
no clue who did it- any help would be appreciated , so I can let the people
writing know.
Fuzzbox
Love Is A Slug - The Complete BBC Sessions
CDMRED 213
A brilliant new collection featuring the
original poptastic punkettes that stormed planet pop, We've Got A Fuzzbox &
We're Gonna Use It. Here together for the first time are the 18 tracks recorded
by the BBC for the legendary John Peel and Janice Long sessions in 198/87. The
band were the darlings of the serious music press and enjoyed massive exposure
through the mainstream media that resulted in a string of hits in the late
80's.
The CD features all the bands best known tracks
from their earlier period including the alternative versions of their hit
singles 'Rules & Regulations', 'Love Is A Slug', 'Spirit In The Sky' and
'What's The Point'. Other highlights include their uniquely Fuzzbox version of
Queen's classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' that's sure to bring tears to your eyes and
the timeless and much covered 'Fever'.
The CD booklet features exclusive photos from
the band's personal archives, a complete discography with selected 7"
picture covers, suggested band Websites and the limited edition Fuzz comic that
accompanied their hit single "Love Is A Slug".
Aaarrrrggghhh!!!!! / Fever / Rules &
Regulations / Justine / Aaarrrrggghhh!!!!! / Love Is A Slug / Hollow Girl /
Console Me / Spirit In The Sky / You Got Me / Preconceptions / Jackie / She /
Bohemian Rhapsody / Wait & See / Self What's The Point / High Hopes -
All of the above information provided by Cherry Red Records
(October 2001)
ViX site up and running!
ViX's new web page is up and running, at http://www.vix.uk.com and It's looking pretty
good. (webmaster jealousy off) I should be hearing some of the new tracks from
the album any day now, and I'll report back when I do. But, go see her site
asap!
Maggie and Jo album in progress
I've finally gotten back in Touch with Fuzzbox
management again, and Kurt Davies has told me that Maggie and Jo are still in
the studio recording an album of completely new material. The album is going to
be called "360 degrees" (I know, this is old news to some of you),
and some song titles will be:Give It Up, The C Is Green, One Hour, Balloon Girl
and Are You Feeling Good? At least some of teh album will have work on it by
Fuzz Townsend, from Bentley Rhythm Ace and Pop Will Eat Itself. the album is
due to be released on Universal Records sometime in mid-2001. I finally had a chance
to talk to Maggie this week, and aside from being a great person with an
incredibly bubbly laugh, she told me a few things about the present and future
of the band. Word from her is that this will definitely be the last project
under the Fuzzbox name, and if anything else is done, it will be a solo
project, and will be "Very low key".
(February 2001)
ViX solo album out soon!
I just received word from Kinky Samosa Management that ViX's Solo
album is in the finishing stages and will be out in the next few months. Also,
ViX will be playing at Bray Studios in Berkshire (UK) on Feb 17th. Anyone
wanting info can contact Steve Hughes at steve@kinkysamosa.com
Here is a review of that gig:
White Label Launch Party
Bray Studios 17th February 2001
Vix
Jeez! Was this girl born to sing!The audience was held effortlessly in the palm
of her hand.Oh yes,me too!
A mate of mine dragged me all the way out to
'sunny Windsor' as he is a huge fan of The JupiterCollision and they were to be
one of seven acts performing at this launch party.
Feeling full of flu,I downed a Beechams and
agreed begrudingly to go along with him.He promised me it would be worth my
while. Hate to admit it but he was right. Some what of a double bonus for my
mate as The Jupiter Collision performed twice. Once in their own right and
again as part of ViX's band. True, they were well hot!!
Back to ViX,with sincere songs of atmospheric
beauty to kicking anthems of attitude and balls! A roller-coaster ride in just
30 minutes. Over far too soo. Please can I have some more??
Highlights were the opening number "The
Woman Every Man Wants", a track of truly great magnitude,drenched in
plushness and has a sexySci-Fi/Bondesque feel to it. A definite winner and is
featured on the film of the same name WOW!! "Dirty Girl" was pure
sleazy-funk with ViX whipping the the audience(not literally unfortunately)
into an orgasmic frenzy.
I decided to find out more about this myserious
woman, finding out to my amazement that this was the lead singer of "We've
Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use it!! What??
So where has she been since then? She must have
been dabbling in cryogenics because not only does she sound better than ever
but she looks absolutely amazing too!
A few similarities perhaps. Fuzzy guitars,tongue
firmly in cheek(yes please). I have to confess I was never the biggest Fuzzbox
fan ever, though I can still remember the catchy tunes,crazy hair and ViX's
belly button.Mmm!!
Well girl you've come a long way baby and you're sure gonna go a long way
still.
Whether you're a fan or not,youwon't be
disappointed. I wasn't nor were the other 300 members of the audience.
Excellent launch party with electric atmosphere.Forgot all about my flu, gave
it to mymate instead. I owe him one! Go ViX!! We're with you all the way girl!
Jenny(Wren)Wade
Freelance Music Journalist for WWW.
Also, here is a new Photo of Vix and the text
from her Press Release:
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ViX ViX is the former lead singer/songwriter At the age of 'sweet' sixteen ViX & the
other fuzzchicks were ...FUZZBOX..'s appeal brought them publicity After six fantastic years, the gals decided to
call it a day and Since those fuzzy days ViX has focused her
attention on other She has helped raise the profile of Greenpeace, And Now? There's a real music bizz buzz surrounding the ViX has worked as a presenter &
scriptwriter for (Text and photograph provided by Steve Hughes
of Kinky Samosa Management) |
Second new Fuzzbox album in 2 months!
The Fuzzbox Story: Rules & Regulations to
Pink Sunshine is now out in the UK, released February 5, 2001. It can be
ordered from Amazon.co.uk,
Amazon.com,
Tower Records UK,
Tower Records US,
HMV UK, as well as your local record store
(if you're un the UK, at least.)
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CD 1 |
CD 2 |
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1. International Rescue
(Perl and Dean Mix) |
1. Rules &
Regulations (Live) |
I think I'm actually more excited about this
than I was about the Fuzz and Nonsense CD, primarily because there's a bunch of
stuff on here that I've never even HEARD of before! (rat? Spain? margarita?)
and what appears to be a real studio version of "Roses" as well! And
they used my discography and are going to credit the web page. What else could
you ask for???
(December 2000)
NEW FUZZBOX ALBUM RELEASED!!!
The new Fuzzbox album, "Fuzz and Nonsense
" is now out and available for sale. It can be ordered online from Amazon.com.uk
and HMV UK and the US
amazon.
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Fuzzbox- Fuzz & Nonsense
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