Why Call It Anything is the fourth and final album of original material and fifth studio album overall by English rock band the Chameleons. It was recorded from 2000 to 2001 and released 1 July 2001 on record label Artful. The album marked their first and only release of all-new material since the 1990 EP Tony Fletcher Walked on Water.... La La La La La-La La-La-La.
| Why Call It Anything | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1 July 2001 | |||
| Recorded | September 2000 – May 2001 | |||
| Length | 56:33 | |||
| Label | Artful | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Q | [2] |
Background
editWhy Call It Anything was recorded from September 2000 to May 2001 at Chapel Studios, Arc Studios and Woodbine Studios.[3]
Critical reception
editThe Encyclopedia of Popular Music wrote, "Why Call It Anything proved to be a stunning reaffirmation of the brilliance of this unsung band".[4]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Mark Burgess, with additional lyrics by Kwasi Asante; all music is composed by the Chameleons (Burgess, Dave Fielding, John Lever and Reg Smithies)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shades" | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Anyone Alive?" | 5:36 |
| 3. | "Indiana" | 5:22 |
| 4. | "Lufthansa" | 5:58 |
| 5. | "Truth Isn't Truth Anymore" | 6:20 |
| 6. | "All Around" | 5:33 |
| 7. | "Dangerous Land" | 5:53 |
| 8. | "Music in the Womb" | 4:36 |
| 9. | "Miracles and Wonders" | 9:13 |
| 10. | "Are You Still There?" | 3:06 |
Personnel
edit- The Chameleons
- Mark Burgess – bass, lead vocals
- Reg Smithies – guitars, backing vocals
- Dave Fielding – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- John Lever – drums, backing vocals
- Additional personnel
- Kwasi Asante – additional vocals, additional percussion
- Technical
- The Chameleons – production
- David M. Allen – production, engineering, mixing
- John Rivers – engineering, mixing, mastering
- Ewan Davies – engineering
References
edit- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Why Call It Anything? – The Chameleons UK : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ Ecclestone, Danny (1 August 2001). "Why Call It Anything?". Q. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ Why Call It Anything (Media notes). The Chameleons. Artful Records. 2001. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Larkin, Colin, ed. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Oxford University Press. p. 282. ISBN 0195313739.
External links
edit- Why Call It Anything at Discogs (list of releases)