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''Why Call It Anything'' is the fourth album of original material and fifth studio album overall by the English
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the Chameleons The Chameleons are an English rock band formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester, in 1981. The band's classic line-up consisted of bassist and vocalist Mark Burgess (now known as Vox), guitarists Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding, and drummer Jo ...
. 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 – bass, lead vocals * Reg Smithies – guitars, backing vocals * Dave Fielding – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals * John Lever – drums, backing vocals ; Additional personnel * Kwasi Asante – additional vocals, additional percussion ; Technical * The Chameleons –
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David M. Allen David M. Allen (born 29 June 1953) is an English record producer, engineer and mixer. He is mostly known for his work with new wave, synth-pop and goth rock bands including the Cure, the Sisters of Mercy, the Chameleons, Depeche Mode, the Mis ...
– production,
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, mixing * John Rivers – engineering, mixing, mastering * Ewan Davies – engineering


References


External links

* {{Authority control 2001 albums The Chameleons albums Albums produced by David M. Allen