''Why Call It Anything'' is the fourth and final album of original material and fifth studio album overall by English
rock
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band
the Chameleons
The Chameleons are an English rock band, formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester in 1981. The band's classic line-up consisted of lead vocalist and bassist Mark Burgess, guitarists Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding, and drummer John Lever.
The ...
. 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''.
Background
''Why Call It Anything'' was recorded from September 2000 to May 2001 at Chapel Studios, Arc Studios and Woodbine Studios.
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".
Track listing
Personnel
; The Chameleons
*
Mark Burgess – vocals, bass guitar,
production
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* 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
*
David M. Allen – production,
engineering
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,
mixing
* John Rivers – engineering, mixing,
mastering
* Ewan Davies – engineering
References
External links
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2001 albums
The Chameleons albums
Albums produced by David M. Allen