Why Call It Anything

Why Call It Anything
Studio album by The Chameleons
Released 1 July 2001
Recorded September 2000 – May 2001
Length 56:33
Label Artful
Producer
The Chameleons chronology
Strip
(2000)Strip2000		 Why Call It Anything
(2001)		 This Never Ending Now
(2002)This Never Ending Now2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Q[2]

Why Call It Anything is the fourth studio album by English post-punk band the Chameleons, recorded from 2000 to 2001 and released 1 July 2001 on record label Artful. It was their only record of all-new material since 1990's Tony Fletcher Walked on Water.... La La La La La-La La-La-La.

Background

Why Call It Anything was recorded from September 2000 to May 2001 at Chapel Studios, Arc Studios and Woodbine Studios.[3]

Critical reception

The 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

All lyrics written by Mark Burgess, with additional lyrics by Kwasi Asante; all music composed by The Chameleons (Burgess, Dave Fielding, John Lever and Reg Smithies).

No.TitleLength
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

The Chameleons
  • Mark Burgess – vocals, bass guitar, production
  • Dave Fielding – guitar, keyboard, backing vocals, production
  • John Lever – drums, backing vocals, production
  • Reg Smithies – guitar, backing vocals, production
Additional personnel
  • Kwasi Asante – additional vocals, additional percussion
Technical

References

  1. ↑ Raggett, Ned. "Why Call It Anything? – The Chameleons UK : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  2. ↑ Ecclestone, Danny (1 August 2001). "Why Call It Anything?". Q. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  3. ↑ Why Call It Anything (Media notes). The Chameleons. Artful Records. 2001. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  4. ↑ Larkin, Colin, ed. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Oxford University Press. p. 282. ISBN 0195313739.
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