The Chameleons - Strange times

Genere: Indie Rock, Post Punk, Alternative

Similar Artists: Kitchens of Distinction, The The, Teardrop Explodes

Recording Year: Geffen, 1985.

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.

Fields Of Haze.

Nitzer Ebb - That total age

Género: Hardcore punk, american underground

Artistas similares: Pixies, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag

Año de grabación: Geffen, 1997.



Grupo inglés de EBM formado en 1982 por David Harris (voz, percusión y guitarra), Douglas McCarthy (voz principal y guitarra) y David Gooday (persusiones).

El trío comenzó sus actuaciones en pequeñas salas locales, pero su fuerte presencia en escena, su imagen militar y energía consiguieron una creciente base de seguidores que pronto condujo a actuaciones en clubs más grandes y conciertos en salas. Lanzaron su primer single de debut, "Isn't It Funny How Your Body Works", el 7 de enero de 1985, en su propio sello, Power of Communication, y su música se convirtió pronto en obligada en los clubs. Le siguió el single de doble cara 'A' "Warsaw Ghetto"/"So Bright So Strong" en 1985, con críticas similares y aclamación en las pistas de baile. Dos lanzamientos posteriores, "Let Your Body Learn"/"Get Clean" y "Murderous" fueron editados en Power of Voice antes de firmar con la Mute Records.

En mayo de 1987, realizan su primer LP con Mute Records, 'That total age', el cual presentaba fuertes ritmos de bajo y voces ahogadas como en -Join the chant- y -Let your body learn-. Ambos cortes encontraron buena aceptación en los clubes europeos y el apenas incipiente movimiento balearico. Gracias a este disco fueron contratados para abrirle en europa a Depeche Mode en su gira Music for the masses.

Un excelente disco para todos aquellos amantes del EBM.



English group of EBM formed in 1982 by David Harris (voice, percussion and guitar), Douglas McCarthy (main voice and guitar) and David Gooday (percussion). The trio began its activities in small local rooms, but its best its presenting in scene, their military image and energy secured an increasing base of followers who soon lead to greater activities in clubs and concerts in rooms. They sent its first single of debut, " Isn' t It Funny How Your Body Works" , the 7th of January of 1985, in its own seal, 'Power of Communication', and its music soon became forced clubs. ' Later release single of double slide; A' " Warsaw Ghetto" /" Under Bright Under Strong" in 1985, with similar critics and aclamation in the dance tracks. Two later launchings, " Let Your Body Learn" /" Get Clean" and " Murderous" they were published in Power of Voice before signing with Mute Records.

In May of 1987, they realise its first LP with Changes Records, 'That total age' , which presented strong voices and low rates drowned, as in - Join the chant- and - Let your body learn-. Both cuts hardly found good acceptance in the European clubs and the incipient balearic movement. Thanks to this record they were contracted to opening concerts in Europe to Depeche Mode in the tour ' Music for the masses'.

An excellent record for all the EBM lovers.




Fields of Haze.