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THE CHAMELEONS Launch First New Music In 23 Years With New Stellar 3-Track EP ‘WHERE WERE YOU?’

Posted on May 25, 2024 by JL

Daily noise to load your batteries

25 May 2024

Manchester’s post-punk indies THE CHAMELEONS (1981–1987, 2000–2003,
2021–present), led by mastermind Mark Burgess have their first new music
out since 2001 with a new 3-track EP, titled Where Are You? Burgess still has
that electrifying touch, shaky swagger and high quality songwriting skills.

– WHERE ARE YOU? –

Guitar-loaded electricity generated by firm drum beats
and Mark Burgess‘s wondering vocals cruising’ all over it.
Astounding tune that convinces your ears from the first
spin on.

Artwork EP

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– ENDLESSLY FALLING –

Riff-roasting earworm with a glorious groovin’
and fast movin’ dash. Striking stroke.

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– FOREVER –

A romantic candlelight ballad for the midnight
hours. Melancholy in motion. Enthralling.

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Back In Time – 3rd LP ‘STRANGE TIMES’ By THE CHAMELEONS – 1986

Posted on November 27, 2023 by JL

Remarkable albums from the past

Underrated British post-punk band THE CHAMELEONS (1981–198, 2000–2003,
2021–present) fronted by founder Mark Burgess released their 3rd LP named
STRANGE TIMES on New Year’s Day of 1986.

AllMusic wrote: “If there was a should-have-been year in the Chameleons’ history, 1986
would clearly be it, and Strange Times demonstrates that on every track, practically in every note. Signed to a huge label, with production help from the Dave Allen/Mark Saunders team who worked on the Cure’s brilliant series of late-’80s records, The Chameleons delivered an album that should have been the step to a more above-board existence on radio and beyond.” Score: 4.5/5 – Full review here.

TUTV says: I still can’t understand why The Chameleons/Mark Burgess‘ highly gripping, captivating and stirring songwriting didn’t touch much more troubled souls around the globe. ‘Strange Times‘ was/is their foremost achievement. A heavy-hearted masterwork.

Singles: Tears / In Answer / Swamp Thing

– TEARS –
Melancholic lullaby