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- Script of the Bridge
- Released 1983
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- Strange Times
- Released 1986
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- Script Of The Bridge - 25th Anniversary Edition
- Released 2008
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- What Does Anything Mean? Basically
- Released 1985
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The atmospheric pop band the Chameleons formed in Manchester, England, in 1981 from the ashes of a number of local groups: vocalist/bassist Mark Burgess began with the Cliches, guitarists Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding arrived from the Years, and drummer John Lever (who quickly replaced founding member Brian Schofield) originated with the Politicians. After establishing themselves with a series of high-profile BBC sessions, the Chameleons signed to Epic and debuted with the EP Nostalgia, a tense, moody set produced by Steve Lillywhite which featured the single "In Shreds."
The quartet was soon released from its contract with Epic, but then signed to Statik and returned in 1983 with the band's first full-length effort, Script of the Bridge. What Does Anything Mean? Basically followed in 1985, and with it came a new reliance on stylish production; following its release, the Chameleons signed to Geffen and emerged the following year with Strange Times. The dark, complex record proved to be the Chameleons' finale, however, when they split following the sudden death of manager Tony Fletcher; while Burgess and Lever continued on in the Sun & the Moon, Smithies and Fielding later reunited in the Reegs. In 1993, Burgess surfaced with his proper solo album Zima Junction. He and his band the Sons of God toured America the following year.
As the '90s came and went, the four members of the Chameleons UK continued to work on music and see one another on a personal basis. While their own musical projects kept them busy, a reunion was practically inevitable. The Chameleons reconnected in January 2000 to prep for three May dates in England. The acoustic-based, self-released Strip was available by showtime and for a limited time only. Additional European dates followed throughout the summer, and by fall the Chameleons UK played their first American shows in nearly 15 years. Several live efforts appeared shortly thereafter. Why Call It Anything? (2001) marked the Chameleons' first studio album since 1986's Strange Times. This Never Ending Now appeared two years later. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
The quartet was soon released from its contract with Epic, but then signed to Statik and returned in 1983 with the band's first full-length effort, Script of the Bridge. What Does Anything Mean? Basically followed in 1985, and with it came a new reliance on stylish production; following its release, the Chameleons signed to Geffen and emerged the following year with Strange Times. The dark, complex record proved to be the Chameleons' finale, however, when they split following the sudden death of manager Tony Fletcher; while Burgess and Lever continued on in the Sun & the Moon, Smithies and Fielding later reunited in the Reegs. In 1993, Burgess surfaced with his proper solo album Zima Junction. He and his band the Sons of God toured America the following year.
As the '90s came and went, the four members of the Chameleons UK continued to work on music and see one another on a personal basis. While their own musical projects kept them busy, a reunion was practically inevitable. The Chameleons reconnected in January 2000 to prep for three May dates in England. The acoustic-based, self-released Strip was available by showtime and for a limited time only. Additional European dates followed throughout the summer, and by fall the Chameleons UK played their first American shows in nearly 15 years. Several live efforts appeared shortly thereafter. Why Call It Anything? (2001) marked the Chameleons' first studio album since 1986's Strange Times. This Never Ending Now appeared two years later. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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- By Robah
- 8/17/2009 21:47:03
- newsThursday, 2nd April 2009: JOHN LEVER`S SECOND SKIN
WHERE?… MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3
WHEN?…...19TH SEPTEMBER 2009
WHAT? …....A LIVE SET OF THE CHAMELEONS FIRST 3 STUDIO ALBUMS
WHY? ……WWW.MYSPACE.COM/JOHNLEVERSSECONDSKIN
Mark Burgess on Vocals...............Brilliant.!!!!
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Chance of a Lifetime!
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- By sinistergoon
- 9/28/2008 07:42:39
- For fellow fans:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chameleons-OOP-Ltd-Import-Dalis-Picture-Live-In-Berlin_W0QQitemZ170264369259QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170264369259&_trkparms=72%3A1240|39%3A1|66%3A3|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 - Be the first person to rate this comment!
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Amazing Band
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- By NET Framework
- 9/16/2008 01:37:21
- I have been trying to find as much work as I possibly can. Only have 3 albums though.
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What couldve been???
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- By Maxevan
- 7/30/2008 12:32:11
- Could they have been the next big thing? Probably, but you know what it wouldve ruined the intesity and the purity of the first three albums. They were destined to be one of those secret bands, like Mission of Burma was, that only music wonks care about.<br/>They are not even close to being Goth , as most people think, noe are they as corny as the pictures above make them seem. <br/>Most of the catalog is out of print, which makes it even harder to spread the word.<br/><br/>Hunt down Script of the Bridge it may just change your life.
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