Tracklist
Mad Jack | 3:55 | ||
Caution | 7:46 | ||
Tears (Original Arrangement) | 5:05 | ||
Soul In Isolation | 7:28 | ||
Swamp Thing | 5:56 | ||
Time / The End Of Time | 5:41 | ||
Seriocity | 3:00 | ||
In Answer | 4:54 | ||
Childhood | 4:39 | ||
I'll | 3:39 |
Credits (15)
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Birdy (5)Bass, Vocals
- George MarinoDirect Metal Mastering By
- John*Drums, Percussion
- Mark SaundersEngineer
- Beki (2)Engineer [Assisted By]
- Paul Corcket*Engineer [Assisted By]
Notes
The Chameleons' third album, first released in the UK on 1 September 1986. Initial copies of the North American vinyl release included a bonus LP featuring six non-album tracks, which would later be included as bonus tracks on the CD release in 1993. The band would split for nearly 15 years shortly after the album's release.
Singles released:
•Tears, 16 June 1986
•Swamp Thing, 1 September 1986
•Mad Jack / Time, 1986 (promo-only release)
Singles released:
•Tears, 16 June 1986
•Swamp Thing, 1 September 1986
•Mad Jack / Time, 1986 (promo-only release)
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Edited 2 days agoUpon further listening, this edition is actually polarity inverted(for real), NR'd, then boosted. A total disaster that has never sounded good! A great album and pretty good bonus material, trapped forever on this awful sounding CD, that I have owned since it was released.
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referencing Strange Times (LP, Album, ARC Pressing, LP, Album, Limited Edition, ARC Pressing) GHS 24119
Swamp Thing was a big underground club hit in Vancouver BC in the eighties !
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On this album, the Chameleons change their style a bit from their two previous albums. Something closer to mid 80s "college rock" a la contemporary the Church or even 1985-1992 the Cure (maybe sharing the same production team with the latter had something to do with it). Another good point of comparison is Mark Burgess's excellent post-Chameleons band, the Sun and the Moon. Regardless of the style change, the melodies and instrumental interplay remain topnotch.
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Edited 6 months agoAlways difficult to say “which of the first 3 releases might be the best?”
For me this last release was the most ambitious one .
For me their masterpiece .
The raw cardboard sleeve with this beautiful painting is also just amazing
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This "remaster" is very disappointing. No real difference to my ears. And splitting it into two CD's was pointless when all tracks will fit on one disc. But the alternative artwork is fantastic so buy it! And it's also a masterpiece!
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Yes the 3xLP reissue sounds a bit better but spreading the album over four sides diminishes its impact- I love hearing all six songs on side 2 without interruption. No pressing issues and the jacket and smoked vinyl are nice.
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Does anyone know the story behind why the artwork is different? Copyright issue? Which would be strange since Reg is still with the band.
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I don’t think you can have a better pressing than this for a record! The wax is flatline DEAD silent. No cracks or pops. It’s the definitive edition!
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