Why Call It Anything
Why Call It Anything is the fourth and final album of original material and fifth studio album overall by English post-punk band the Chameleons, 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.
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| Released | 1 July 2001 | |||
| Recorded | September 2000 – May 2001 | |||
| Length | 56:33 | |||
| Label | Artful | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Q | [2] |
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 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
- 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
- David M. Allen – production, engineering, mixing
- John Rivers – engineering, mixing, mastering
- Ewan Davies – engineering
References
- Raggett, Ned. "Why Call It Anything? – The Chameleons UK : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- Ecclestone, Danny (1 August 2001). "Why Call It Anything?". Q. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- Why Call It Anything (Media notes). The Chameleons. Artful Records. 2001. Retrieved 16 July 2013.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Larkin, Colin, ed. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Oxford University Press. p. 282. ISBN 0195313739.
