Fixer is a young band with a skanky old soul, a band wise enough to respect the past, but with a firm hold on what’s happening right now, on the precipice of cool. Fixer is bigger than life with high–energy songs and a live performance that leaves audiences sweating and begging for more. The band’s Riker Hill Records debut, Before the Sun, reflects that multidimensional attitude.

For Fixer it’s all or nothing. There’s no safety net, no back–up plan, no alternative. Fixer has its sights set on a life in rock; they’re ready to hit the road hard, sleep in the van, bring down the house, and party with their fans. And for Fixer, there is no alternative.

Before the Sun mirrors a bevy of inspired influences, from the classic ’80s hard rock of GNR, ’90s prototypes like Stone Temple Pilots, and glam legends like Marilyn Manson to jam gods the Black Crowes and post–punk icons Green Day. Out of the box, it is an impressive, fully realized work, the opening ’Tell No One’ is a blast of infectious rock bolstered by meaty guitar hooks and Saffer’s sing–along lead vocal. From there the record soars, especially on tunes like the blistering title track, the Beatles–inspired ’What It’s Like,’ with its huge chorus and the melodic punk rocker, ’Mixing In With My Blood.’

Despite the decidedly un–luxurious conditions that go along with life in rock, Fixer remains focused and steadfast, nothing will come between them and rock and roll. So far, they’ve met the challenge. Before the Sun will undoubtedly help them surpass it.