Why Call It Anything

Why Call It Anything
Studio album by The Chameleons
Released 1 July 2001
Recorded September 2000 – May 2001
Length 56:33
Label Artful
Producer
The Chameleons chronology
Strip
(2000)
Why Call It Anything
(2001)
This Never Ending Now
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Q[2]

Why Call It Anything is a studio album by English post-punk band The Chameleons, recorded from 2000 to 2001 and released 1 July 2001 on record label Artful. It was their only record of all-new material since 1990's 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.[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 written by Mark Burgess, with additional lyrics by Kwasi Asante, all music composed by The Chameleons (Burgess, Dave Fielding, John Lever and Reg Smithies).

No. Title Length
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
Additional personnel
Technical

References

  1. Raggett, Ned. "Why Call It Anything? – The Chameleons UK : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  2. Ecclestone, Danny (1 August 2001). "Why Call It Anything?". Q. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  3. Why Call It Anything (Media notes). The Chameleons. Artful Records. 2001. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  4. Larkin, Colin, ed. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Oxford University Press. p. 282. ISBN 0195313739.

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