Chameleons
Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing Manchester Long-term and loved, Manchester-born Chameleons return with their first new album in over 20 years. Called Arctic Moon, the record includes the new single Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing, plus a reworking of their 2024 single Where Are You? Fans can expect a lengthy work or two, album tracks that show the band’s more sit-down-side such as David Bowie Takes My Hand. Their sound has evolved over the years, what began in 1981 with a backdrop of post-punk, new-wave, and glam, now has matured into something much more up-to-date and resonant with today’s culture. The Chameleon may have changed its colours, but the eyes still look at you in the same way and it’s still on the same branch of the tree. When the Lord of the Flies means a constant free buffet, I guess Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing. A flowing wave of guitar melody unravels as the vocal joins in short repeating lines. A drumbeat adds to the flow and the melody begins to chop and bounce along with the thud of the bass. The song begins as the first verse begins, an upbeat yet thoughtful note selection guides the words through passages of cinematic poetry. The sound of the 1980s remains with a sweet sense of freshness yet the song tones down the raw and vibrant. In its place is a masterful storytelling focus and melodies that evoke more than hair dye ever could. Maybe they still dye their hair, that would make sense. Find out more on the Chameleons website Follow Chameleons on Facebook And Instagram
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Second Skin Live At The Camden Palace Some gigs are so memorable that they get played over and over. The band in their peak, the crowd filled with the excitement of their trending new album, the crackle of the electronics, it all adds up to an experience to be lived on repeat. Breaking the UK music scene in 1981 with their debut, The Chameleons shot to fame in the post-punk and pop music scene as their sound captured the spirit of the moment and dictated the future progression of the fashion. A plethora of post-punk and melancholy pop bands emerged during this time, with The Chameleons being one of the big names that made it to the top of the festival poster where ever they performed. Their iconic show at London’s Camden Palace has been put to limited edition vinyl in a brand-new pressing that captures the night in its entirety. To entice the fans to invest in this beautiful set of records, the final 4th side consists of tracks recorded in Barcelona at their phenomenal 1985 Arsenal gig. The middle 80s Mancunian sound is always relevant with aspects of rock and soul mixing with angsty sentiments that resonate with the youth and their contemporaries. The drum fill brings out a wave of guitar that’s buffeted by reverb and chorus, encapsulating the classic post-punk sound. The riff builds the emotional scene, as a scale of introspective notes casts a shadowy light over the room. The lyrics begin, a despairing timbre to the voice lends a spooky and melancholy edge to the music. An upbeat hypnotism meets downswings of feeling as the dramatic delivery casts tragic serenades through choice melodies. Live energy fizzes through the crowd as the song progresses into a well-known chorus. The band release their mojo with a musical escape from the formula and the structure shifts along with the vocal key. A swaying energy of momentum barrages the room as the story continues, intensity rises and a free-floating moment takes the air away in a rush of realisation. A surge of passion and emotional projection brings everything back down to the ground as the band fills the space with the roar of distorted chord progression. A post-punk opera condensed into 6 and a bit minutes of pure feeling, Second Skin from The Chameleons comes alive in Camden. Merch, merch, merch Any vinyl left? Check on Moochin' About Records' Bandcamp Find out more on The Chameleons' website Follow The Chameleons on Facebook and X Finally, you have the sounds but you need the look. Support this journal by using the code WELCOME at checkout for 10% off. Retro and Vintage Fashion. And here is the full live show from The Camden Palace. |
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