"Chameleon" is a song by
Pnau
Pnau, stylised as PNAU, is an Australian Electronic dance music, dance music trio originating from Sydney, Australia, Sydney. The trio, a duo before 2016, consists of the musicians Nick Littlemore (vocals, production), Peter Mayes (guitar, produ ...
, released in November 2016 as the lead single from the band's fifth
studio album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, dig ...
, ''
Changa'' (2017). It is co-written by band members,
Nick Littlemore, his older brother
Sam Littlemore, and
Peter Mayes.
[ Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'] "Chameleon" is the first new original music from Pnau since their album ''
Soft Universe'' in 2011. The song features vocals from Kira Divine. The song peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and was certified platinum.
Digital remixes were released on 25 November 2016 and on 26 May 2017.
At the
ARIA Music Awards of 2017, the song won the
ARIA Award for Best Dance Release.
At the
APRA Music Awards of 2018, the song was nominated for Dance Work of the Year and Most Played Australian Work.
Reception
Emily Mack from Music Feeds called the song a "“bonkers” half-schoolyard singalong, half-tribal dancefloor toe-tapper"
Amnplify called the song a "festival favourite and dance floor anthem"
Monique Hughes from Howl and Echoes described the song as "a big, kaleidoscopic, addictively-catchy party single".
Track listing
Digital download
# "Chameleon" – 3:18
Digital download (remixes)
# "Chameleon"
(Crookers
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Crookers was originally a duo consisting of Phra and fellow producer Bot, who worked together from 2003 to 2012. When the two artists met, both were trying to ...
Remix) – 5:56
# "Chameleon"
( LDRU Remix) – 4:25
# "Chameleon"
( Dom Dolla Remix) – 5:05
# "Chameleon"
(Kormak Remix) – 5:05
Digital download (remixes)
# "Chameleon"
( Blonde Remix) – 3:11
# "Chameleon"
(Melé Remix) – 4:06
# "Chameleon"
(Klue Remix) – 5:05
# "Chameleon"
(The Apx Remix) – 5:05
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
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2016 songs
2016 singles
Pnau songs
Songs written by Nick Littlemore
Songs written by Peter Mayes
Songs written by Sam Littlemore
Songs written by Luke Steele (musician)
ARIA Award-winning songs