Fix Me (album)

Fix Me is the debut studio album by Canadian rock band Marianas Trench, released on October 3, 2006.^[3]

Fix Me
Studio album by Marianas Trench
Released	October 3, 2006
Recorded	2005–06
Studio	Mushroom Studios (Vancouver) The Umbrella Factory (Richmond) The Warehouse Studio (Vancouver)
Genre	Hard rock[1] pop punk[2] emo pop
Length	39:09
Label	604
Producer	Dave Genn Marianas Trench
Marianas Trench chronology
Marianas Trench (2002) Fix Me (2006) Masterpiece Theatre (2009)
Singles from Fix Me
"Say Anything" Released: June 13, 2006 "Decided to Break It" Released: October 3, 2006 "Shake Tramp" Released: September 2007

Background

On January 8, 2003, it was announced the band had signed to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's 604 Records label.^[4] The album reflects the drug addiction struggle of lead vocalist Josh Ramsay.^[1]

Fix Me was recorded at Factory Studios and Mushroom Studios in Vancouver and at The Umbrella Factory in Richmond, British Columbia. The album was engineered and mixed by Mike Fraser while production was handled by the band themselves and by Dave Genn.^[5]

Fix Me failed to enter the Canadian Albums Chart, selling 35,000 copies in Canada.^[6]

Singles

"Say Anything" was released as the lead single from the album on June 13, 2006.^[7] The song peaked at number three on the Canadian Singles Chart.^[8] "Decided to Break It" was released on October 3, 2006 as the album's second single.^[9] The song reached number 14 on the Canadian Singles Chart.^[10] "Shake Tramp" was released in September 2007 as the third single from the album and peaked at number 65 on the Canadian Hot 100.^[11] The song was nominated for a Juno Award for Video of the Year in 2008.^[12]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[13]
Alternative Addiction	[1]
Jam!	[14]
Melodic	[15]

Fix Me was received with generally positive reviews. Matthew Chisling of AllMusic gave the album a mixed review stating, "their first album is more generic and radio-ready than its follow-ups, which are often quirky and catchy."^[13] Alternative Addiction called the album, "an original blend of raw hard rock, pop and punk with the odd twist for good measure."^[1] Darryl Sterdan of Jam! praised tracks such as "Shake Tramp" and "Vertigo", comparing it to the likes of Nirvana and Queen. However he criticized the album's predictability.^[14] Kaj Roth of Melodic gave a positive review for the album. He called the eighth track, "Far From Home" as the standout song on the album and complimented the seventh track "Push" for its catchiness.^[15]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Say Anything"	3:49
2.	"Decided To Break It"	2:23
3.	"September"	3:41
4.	"Alibis"	3:59
5.	"Shake Tramp"	3:34
6.	"Low"	4:15
7.	"Push"	3:23
8.	"Far From Here"	3:19
9.	"Vertigo"	3:19
10.	"Alive Again"	3:26
11.	"Skin & Bones"	3:55

iTunes Bonus Track

No.	Title	Length
12.	"Fix Me"	3:56

Personnel

Credits for Fix Me adapted from AllMusic.^[5]

Marianas Trench Josh Ramsay – lead vocals, guitar, piano, production Matt Webb – guitar, vocals, piano, production Mike Ayley – bass guitar, vocals, production Ian Casselman – drums, percussion, vocals, production

Production Rebecca Blissett – cover photo Mike Cashin – assistant engineer Mike Fraser – mixing Dave Genn – engineer, keyboard programming, producer, string arrangements Laura Hasthorpe – viola George Marino – mastering Mark Maryanovich – layout design, photography Jonathan Simkin – A&R John Stamos – guitar technician Scott Ternan – engineer Sheldon Zaharko – string engineer

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[16]	Gold	5,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Awards and nominations

Year	Organization	Award	Result	Ref(s)
2007	SOCAN Awards	No. 1 Song	Won	[17]
2008	Canadian Radio Music Awards	Best New Group/Solo Artist of the Year	Nominated	[18]
	Juno Awards	Video of the Year	Nominated	[12]

Marianas Trench EP

Marianas Trench
EP by Marianas Trench
Released	2002
Recorded	2001
Genre	Rock, pop rock
Length	27:01
Label	604 Records
Producer	Warne Livesay
Marianas Trench chronology
Marianas Trench (2002) Fix Me (2006)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Melodic	[19]

Marianas Trench is the first extended play recorded by Marianas Trench. All eight tracks were eventually re-released in studio recordings — "Decided to Break It", "Push", "Far From Here", and "Push You Up" (re-recorded under the title "Skin & Bones") were all re-recorded for their debut studio album, Fix Me (2006); "Fix Me" and "Feeling Small" were released as standalone B-side promotional singles on iTunes in 2007 and 2009,^[20][21] respectively; and "Primetime and "Sicker Things" were released alongside two then-new songs as the Something Old / Something New EP in 2015.^[22]

Critical reception

Kaj Roth called the EP a strong debut describing it as "interesting and fresh." He praised the group members vocals and harmonies stating, "All 5 band members sing and their 5 way harmonies are amazing."^[19]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Primetime"	3:21
2.	"Decided To Break It"	2:23
3.	"Push You Up"	3:23
4.	"Far From Here"	3:19
5.	"Sicker Things"	3:39
6.	"Feeling Small"	3:36
7.	"Fix Me"	3:56
8.	"Push"	3:23

All tracks are written by Josh Ramsay

References

1. "Marianas Trench - Fix Me". Alternative Addiction. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
2. "the AU interview: Ian Casselman of Marianas Trench (Canada) on "Pop 101" and his journey as the drummer. - the AU review". the AU review. 13 October 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
3. Kaj Roth (August 30, 2006). "Attention Modern Rockers; Marianas Trench Will Fix It For You". Melodic. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
4. "CANOE -- JAM! - Chad Kroeger's 604 signs B.C. band". jam.canoe.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-11.
5. "Fix Me - Marianas Trench Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
6. "Billboard Magazine - October 16, 2010" (PDF). p. 39. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
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10. Steve McLean (August 14, 2015). "Marianas Trench - The Canadian Encyclopedia". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
11. "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
12. "Past Nominees and Winners - Juno Awards". Retrieved August 3, 2022.
13. Matthew Chisling. "Marianas Trench - Fix Me". AllMusic. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
14. Darryl Sterdan (October 19, 2006). "Fix Me - Marianas Trench". Jam!. Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
15. Roth, Kaj (October 5, 2006). "Marianas Trench - Fix Me". Melodic. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
16. "Canadian single certifications – Marianas Trench – Fix Me". Music Canada. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
17. Nigel, Hanks (October 15, 2012). "Trench to heat up Kamloops". Kamloops This Week. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
18. "Award nominees cited". The Province. December 20, 2007. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
19. Roth, Kaj (December 4, 2004). "Marianas Trench - s/t". Melodic. Archived from the original on June 6, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
20. "Fix Me (B-Side) - Single by Marianas Trench". Apple Music. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
21. "Feeling Small (B-Side) - Single by Marianas Trench". Apple Music. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
22. Allison Sternall (May 28, 2015). "News: Marianas Trench Announce New Album To Be Released Later This Year". Confront Magazine. Archived from the original on June 1, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2023.