Guess which British band just released its first album in over two years?

The answer is -- The Fixx.

Many of you still may not recognize this band unless someone says, "You know, that group who sang that cool song way back in 1983, 'One Thing Leads To Another.' "

The album, titled Ink, showcases a wide range of innovative sounds with intelligent messages. The album's only shortcoming stems from its predictability.

"All is Fair" gives the album a quick rhythmic start. It begins with stinging electric guitar chords and a blues riff from a harmonica as Cy Curnin, the lead singer, howls out the first verse: "All is fair in love and War/Head for the hills, who knows what all the fighting's for / Blood on his hands,love on his mind . . .Man is a beast."

Through his voice Curnin can bring many different emotions and moods to the music.

But "Falling in Love" and "Still Around" are ridden with Top 40 cliches that would fit better on a teen-age movie soundtrack rather than on a progressive band's album.

The Fixx does manage to keep its progressive edge with a few songs. "Yesterday, Today" features guitarist Jamie West-Oram's slow plucks, which add a psychedelic edge to the song. "Shut It Out" begins with a brief piano intro reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac's "Sara," then immediately dives into a harsh, digital synthesizer sound.

Ink is sometimes monotonous, but fans should take advantage of an album that delivers different styles with the help of a great leading voice.