STATIK LP 207 151: THE CHAMELEONS, What Does Anything Mean Basically 1985 GERMAN
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Background -
The Chameleons (known as The Chameleons UK in North America) were an English post-punk band formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester in 1981. The band originally consisted of singer and bassist Mark Burgess, guitarist Reg Smithies, guitarist Dave Fielding and drummer John Lever (replacing original drummer Brian Schofield). They released four studio albums and one EP before disbanding in 2003. Burgess alone continues to play Chameleons songs live under the name ChameleonsVox.The Chameleons were formed in Middleton, England in 1981 by Burgess, Smithies, Fielding and Schofield. Burgess previously played with the band The Cliches; Smithies and Fielding with the band Years. Schofield was soon replaced by Lever (from The Politicians).
After performing several radio sessions for BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, The Chameleons were signed to Epic Records and in 1982 released their debut single, "In Shreds".
Their contract with Epic soon ended, and the band signed to Statik Records and released their debut studio album in 1983, Script of the Bridge. Their second and final album for Statik, What Does Anything Mean? Basically, was released in 1985. Following this, The Chameleons signed to Geffen Records, releasing their third studio album, Strange Times. Following the sudden death of the band's manager Tony Fletcher, The Chameleons disbanded.
What Does Anything Mean? Basically is the second studio album by English post-punk band The Chameleons. It was recorded in January 1985 and released 1 October 1985 by record label Statik.
The album's single, "Singing Rule Britannia (While the Walls Close In)", was released on 1 August 1985. This song used uncredited Lennon-McCartney lyrics, with the final passage of the song quoting key lyrics of The Beatles song "She Said, She Said”.
What Does Anything Mean? Basically has been generally well-received by critics. In his retrospective review, Ned Raggett of AllMusic called it "[a] rarity of sophomore albums, something that at once made the band all the more unique in its sound while avoiding a repetition of earlier work. [...] an astounding record." Trouser Press called it "even better" than Script of the Bridge, "with much stronger production underscoring both the band's direct power and the ghostly atmospherics of its icy church keyboards and delay-ridden guitars".
Chris Jenkins, in the book The Rough Guide to Rock, however, called it "as half-baked as its title".
What Does Anything Mean? Basically was recorded in January 1985 at Highland Studios in Inverness, Scotland.
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LP made by STATIK / VIRGIN Records, in GERMANY
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LP released in 1985
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LP is recorded in STEREO
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Record Catalog Number: 207 151
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Record Labels are primarily YELLOW with BLACK lettering, with the STATIK Records logo
The Chameleons
LP Title -
What Does Anything Mean Basically
Track Listing -All lyrics written by Mark Burgess, all music composed by The Chameleons.
Side A
1. "Silence, Sea and Sky" - 1:59
2. "Perfume Garden" - 4:36
3. "Intrigue in Tangiers" - 5:17
4. "Return of the Roughnecks" - 3:26
5. "Singing Rule Britannia (While the Walls Close In)" - 4:17
Side B
1. "On the Beach" - 4:10
2. "Looking Inwardly" - 4:29
3. "One Flesh" - 4:28
4. "Home Is Where the Heart Is" - 4:54
5. "P.S. Goodbye" - 4:02
Performers -
Dave Fielding – guitar, strings, production
Reg Smithies – guitar, acoustic guitar, album cover illustration, production
John Lever – drums, production
CONDITION Details:
The GATE-FOLD LP jacket is in near mint minus condition! The jacket is tight and clean, with NO seam splits. The corners are solid, with just a bit of shelf wear the seams and corners. The back of the jacket has a sticker on it. The colors on the jacket are sharp...just lovely (see pictures with this listing as they are of the actual item).
The LP is in near mint minus condition! We found that the vinyl looked superb on this vintage LP. There are no significant marks and the LP retains much of the original gloss and sheen - obviously well taken care of! There are NO serious spindle marks on the record labels either. Just beautiful GERMAN made vinyl!A Short Note About LP GRADING -
- Mint = Only used for sealed items.
- Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
- Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
- Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
- Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.
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