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)
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Why Call It Anything is the fourth and final album of original material and fifth studio album overall by English rock band the Chameleons. 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

All lyrics are written by Mark Burgess, with additional lyrics by Kwasi Asante; all music is 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
  • 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
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