Why Call It Anything
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| Released | 1 July 2001 | |||
| Recorded | September 2000 – May 2001 | |||
| Length | 56:33 | |||
| Label | Artful | |||
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Why Call It Anything is the fourth album of original material and fifth studio album overall by the 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 release of all-new material since the 1990 EP Tony Fletcher Walked on Water.... La La La La La-La La-La-La.
Background
[edit | edit source]Why Call It Anything was recorded from September 2000 to May 2001 at Chapel Studios, Arc Studios and Woodbine Studios.[3]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]All 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 |
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| 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 | edit source]- 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
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Why Call It Anything at Discogs (list of releases)
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