The 1986 cult album that influenced a young Noel Gallagher
The Chameleons' acclaimed third album, 'Strange Times', was a foundational record that Oasis's future guitarist listened to for many years.
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plus In Shreds, Nostalgia. So many great tunes and it works well as an album. After all these years I'd never really listened to it after "Script" and "Strange Times" and a bit of the "Tony Fletcher" EP.
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Great review.
The Chameleons: O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London – Review
The Chameleons' blistering set at Shepherd's Bush Empire reveals that one of the finest post-punk bands still have plenty to say.louderthanwar.com
I really do wonder if the band were held back by the music press’s love of New Order / Factory / The Smiths / The Fall and just didn’t have the time / room for “another Manchester band” at that time?
At the time, the Bunnymen pretty much had Liverpool to themselves once the Teardrop Explodes broke up (talking post punk / new wave bands)
I don't understand why Peel lost interest in them, which he seemed to after the second album.
Last session in '84. Final Festive Fifty entry 1983. How can you ignore singles like Tears and Swamp Thing?
Not appearing in the indie charts through being on a pseudo independent that was really a major didn't help. At the end of the day a significant amount of the alternative record buying public just didn't get it. The lack of image is perhaps another factor.
Last session in '84. Final Festive Fifty entry 1983. How can you ignore singles like Tears and Swamp Thing?
Not appearing in the indie charts through being on a pseudo independent that was really a major didn't help. At the end of the day a significant amount of the alternative record buying public just didn't get it. The lack of image is perhaps another factor.
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imo that was Peel's thing. Champion an up and coming band and then move on to something else. I was a big Peel fan btw!
Marklr
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I should have been there last night, but unfortunately, for reasons out of my control, I wasn't.
Gutted is a word that springs to mind. Proper down today. Come on City..cheer me up.
beehive_bob
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BBC Radio 6 Music - Riley & Coe, The Chameleons Live In Session
Marc Riley plays the music he loves from every era and genre.
Tonight at 9pm
beehive_bob
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Wow. Fair enough, each to their ownwww.facebook.com
Mad Eyed Screamer
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Announcement today on the Chameleons Vox Facebook page.
Okay this is important to me. I’m not Mark Burgess anymore. He exists only for the sake of legality and eventually even that may change. While we share some similarities many of the things that defined that person are gone, so he has to go too.
My name is Vox, THAT is who I am and I’m asking everyone who reads this to respect that. For many it’ll be a weird transition I know that, so there’ll be quite a few gentle reminders I imagine. Please don’t take offence if you’re gently reminded and I won’t be offended if, having been told, you forget. From this day forward Vox is the only name I will answer to. If for whatever reason this offends you I apologise for the offence, but not my decision. If I feel you are blatantly ignoring this transition, I will no longer interact with you. If at any point you want a record signing or whatever, I’ll sign as who I am not who I was. If you don’t want that please don’t ask me.
My reasons for this are deeply personal. I spent a long time thinking about it and for me it’s the right thing to do. Thank you.
Okay this is important to me. I’m not Mark Burgess anymore. He exists only for the sake of legality and eventually even that may change. While we share some similarities many of the things that defined that person are gone, so he has to go too.
My name is Vox, THAT is who I am and I’m asking everyone who reads this to respect that. For many it’ll be a weird transition I know that, so there’ll be quite a few gentle reminders I imagine. Please don’t take offence if you’re gently reminded and I won’t be offended if, having been told, you forget. From this day forward Vox is the only name I will answer to. If for whatever reason this offends you I apologise for the offence, but not my decision. If I feel you are blatantly ignoring this transition, I will no longer interact with you. If at any point you want a record signing or whatever, I’ll sign as who I am not who I was. If you don’t want that please don’t ask me.
My reasons for this are deeply personal. I spent a long time thinking about it and for me it’s the right thing to do. Thank you.
They inspired everyone from Oasis to the Smashing Pumpkins. Now English post-punk luminaries the Chameleons are back for more
Mark Burgess takes us back to Madchester as he discusses the comeback of one of England's most slept-on bands