Name: Strange Times
Brand: The Chameleons

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOOCHIN36

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Black Smoke Vinyl.

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 180 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5051083176880

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Chameleons

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Moochin' About

Moochin’ About was launched in early 2011 by producer, musician, DJ & Jazz Connoisseur, Jason Lee Lazell. The label initially started out producing the critically acclaimed *Jazz On Film* series and has so far re-issued some classic and forgotten masterpieces, including 1950’s Film Noir scores.

Formed in 1981 in Middleton, just north of Manchester, The Chameleons are a post-punk band that gained attention from legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel. Their first single "In Shreds" made waves on the music scene and despite encouraging sales, they faced setbacks with their record labels. However, the band persevered and released their debut album "Script of the Bridge", followed by "What Does Anything Mean? Basically". After a tumultuous period, they reunited in the new millennium and released an unplugged album titled 'Strip'.

The Chameleons started their journey when Mark Burgess joined forces with Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding. With no drummer initially, they caught the attention of John Peel who played a pivotal role in their early success. Despite signing with CBS for their first single "In Shreds", disagreements over their sound led to them parting ways after just one release. They then signed with Statik but were overlooked by the music press due to distribution limitations through Virgin.

The band's debut album "Script of the Bridge" was recorded during a six-week period in Rochdale. However, MCA released a reduced version of the album in the US without consulting or informing The Chameleons, causing frustration within the band. Despite facing contractual obligations with Statik, they eventually signed with Geffen after releasing their second album "What Does Anything Mean? Basically". Unfortunately, tragedy struck when their manager

The Chameleons (arguably the best band to come out of Manchester) with their critically acclaimed classic third album, Strange Times. Recorded on the legendary Geffen label, it sees the band’s atmospheric post punk anthems with soaring guitars and driving rhythms at their peak, and Mark Burgess’s compelling vocals coming together to form a wall of the most beautiful noise you’ve ever heard. The flawless album boasts some of the most iconic Chameleons tracks, such as Swamp Thing, Tears, Soul in Isolation, Caution, In Answer and Mad Jack. The initial American pressing of the record in 1986 came with a bonus 12" with six additional tracks, which are added to this release.

Strange Times

Music GB