...and this concludes one of the greatest debut albums of all-time. (any meaningful list has to include this and the Stone Roses' debut). I really appreciate you favoring quality over popularity in a lot of cases, Justin... it's why you have a GO-TO channel. Quality content. Thoughtful reactions. Carry on!! (and THANK YOU, again)
Finally! Just the most beautiful and ethereal track. It sounds so Manchester, so miserable, but yet there’s a glimmer of hope in there. A brief escape from the gritty brick streets to the soaring moors beyond.
The thing about 'The Chameleons' is that they weren't a well known band at all, if you knew about them you knew how great of a band they were. Once you become a fan you will always be one, I love this band, this is one of my favourite albums from them.
I remember reading about The Chameleons somewhere in 1983 and then going to the local "alternative" record store and trying the get the LP. They hadn't gotten it in yet (it was an import) but they did have a couple singles that I bought -- "A Person Isn't Safe..." (7") and "As High as You Can Go" (12"). Loved all the tracks and bought the LP as soon as it was available -- still remains an all-time favorite. And I still have those singles. This track is very much proto-shoegaze and has some affinities with Cocteau Twins' "Musette and Drums," which came out around the same time. Each of the Chameleons' first three albums ended with a somewhat slower more introspective piece like this -- all three are great cappers to three outstanding records.
I guess without the Chameleons this whole shoegazing/dream pop thing wouldn't have happened. The two-guitar harmonies in particular were essential in shoegaze music. Just listen to how many Slowdive songs sound like this song later.
From what I heard, this was my favorite track on the album. And I wonder why... Maybe as a addict of the Cocteaux and Slowdive's falling guitar lines made it... 😊😅
The perfect ending to a perfect debut album. The Chameleons ethereal, hauntingly beautiful sounds were unique and innovative for their time. Dave Fielding and Reg Smithies guitar work is beyond comparison. Check out their 2nd album for further brilliance from this band.
I was in college when this came out. I remember listening to this album, and this song especially, on cassette, on my Walkman and beat-up headphones, and being filled with... nostalgia? At 18? Fantastic song.
Ah this is it. The song that introduced to me to one of my favourite bands. I found it by chance, was looking for a rare live recording of The Cure’s beautiful One Thousand Hours on TH-cam 15 years ago, found a very scratchy 80s bootleg recording, someone in the comments posted that it was a ripoff of this song that I’d never heard. It isn’t a ripoff (there are some melodic similarities I guess?) but the song took hold of me, and from then on I was a fan of the band. Didn’t have Spotify then so it was a bit of a mission to find the album.
Justin please react to Contact the fact by The Sound next and their masterpiece From the lions mouth, their second album from 1981. It will not disappoint you! it's easily up there with Script of the bridge!
btw: If you'd like to do a reaction to the band live in concert... can't get much better than this glorious tune, "IN SHREDS" live at the height of their powers... They used to close shows with this barn-burner... th-cam.com/video/CAN5Pjo0AYQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IXRyuXy6Vn9bRShi Cheers!
The Chameleons has never captured my attention more than that, and this track is no exception. Justin, try going back to The Sound, The Comsat Angels and especially the unjustly underrated trio The Opposition, a band from the same period that you've never listened to on your channel (and which has never had any reaction anywhere else that I know of!). For a first listen, try the tracks "Breaking the Silence" and "Black and White" from their debut album Breaking the Silence (1981).
@@samstevenson5328 You're welcome. Great band isn't it? I hope Justin listens to The Opposition one of these days. This sadly unnoticed band is worth it!
Finnaly, someone who suggests Opposition (I did it, too). They really should deserve a space in your channel, JP. (though I prefer Lp Intimacy, the first one is great) 😊😊
@@a.k.1740 He has to at least react to their first 3 albums! After trying over and over again I can’t for the life of me enjoy their “Lost Album” that was supposed to be their 1980 debut instead of “Breaking the Silence”
What we Chameleons fans lack in numbers we make up for in passion!
Correct matey
And I appreciate that greatly Ricky :) Ty
100%
My wife had to like the Chameleons or the relationship wasn't gonna work. Luckily she does!
...and this concludes one of the greatest debut albums of all-time. (any meaningful list has to include this and the Stone Roses' debut). I really appreciate you favoring quality over popularity in a lot of cases, Justin... it's why you have a GO-TO channel. Quality content. Thoughtful reactions. Carry on!! (and THANK YOU, again)
Finally! Just the most beautiful and ethereal track. It sounds so Manchester, so miserable, but yet there’s a glimmer of hope in there.
A brief escape from the gritty brick streets to the soaring moors beyond.
The perfect ending to a perfect album.
A lovely way to end a lovely album. It means so much to me and I'm so happy you enjoyed it ❤
The perfect ending to one of the greatest debut albums ever made! You need to hit their second and third albums next
Thrilled you went thru this entire album. Greatest Manchester band IMO
The thing about 'The Chameleons' is that they weren't a well known band at all, if you knew about them you knew how great of a band they were. Once you become a fan you will always be one, I love this band, this is one of my favourite albums from them.
A masterpiece to end a masterpiece of an album.
Flawless beauty.
C 07 - 02 - 24
I remember reading about The Chameleons somewhere in 1983 and then going to the local "alternative" record store and trying the get the LP. They hadn't gotten it in yet (it was an import) but they did have a couple singles that I bought -- "A Person Isn't Safe..." (7") and "As High as You Can Go" (12"). Loved all the tracks and bought the LP as soon as it was available -- still remains an all-time favorite. And I still have those singles.
This track is very much proto-shoegaze and has some affinities with Cocteau Twins' "Musette and Drums," which came out around the same time. Each of the Chameleons' first three albums ended with a somewhat slower more introspective piece like this -- all three are great cappers to three outstanding records.
Do their 2nd album next!
I guess without the Chameleons this whole shoegazing/dream pop thing wouldn't have happened. The two-guitar harmonies in particular were essential in shoegaze music. Just listen to how many Slowdive songs sound like this song later.
Amazing close to an amazing album!
From what I heard, this was my favorite track on the album.
And I wonder why...
Maybe as a addict of the Cocteaux and Slowdive's falling guitar lines made it... 😊😅
The perfect ending to a perfect debut album. The Chameleons ethereal, hauntingly beautiful sounds were unique and innovative for their time. Dave Fielding and Reg Smithies guitar work is beyond comparison. Check out their 2nd album for further brilliance from this band.
This one always brings me to tears for some reason
I was in college when this came out. I remember listening to this album, and this song especially, on cassette, on my Walkman and beat-up headphones, and being filled with... nostalgia? At 18? Fantastic song.
Ah this is it. The song that introduced to me to one of my favourite bands. I found it by chance, was looking for a rare live recording of The Cure’s beautiful One Thousand Hours on TH-cam 15 years ago, found a very scratchy 80s bootleg recording, someone in the comments posted that it was a ripoff of this song that I’d never heard. It isn’t a ripoff (there are some melodic similarities I guess?) but the song took hold of me, and from then on I was a fan of the band. Didn’t have Spotify then so it was a bit of a mission to find the album.
Masterpieeceeee
Written by Mark about taking acid and climbing Tandle Hill, Oldham!
Listen to Swamp Thing.
Justin please react to Contact the fact by The Sound next and their masterpiece From the lions mouth, their second album from 1981. It will not disappoint you! it's easily up there with Script of the bridge!
Great reaction, fine album, please react to "strange times" album next, i certainly will be watching as always
btw: If you'd like to do a reaction to the band live in concert... can't get much better than this glorious tune, "IN SHREDS" live at the height of their powers... They used to close shows with this barn-burner... th-cam.com/video/CAN5Pjo0AYQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IXRyuXy6Vn9bRShi
Cheers!
I don't always got a glowing remark for you Justin. Minimum, I try to give you a view.
The Chameleons has never captured my attention more than that, and this track is no exception. Justin, try going back to The Sound, The Comsat Angels and especially the unjustly underrated trio The Opposition, a band from the same period that you've never listened to on your channel (and which has never had any reaction anywhere else that I know of!). For a first listen, try the tracks "Breaking the Silence" and "Black and White" from their debut album Breaking the Silence (1981).
Hey! I remember you got me into The Opposition! Thanks again for that
@@samstevenson5328 You're welcome. Great band isn't it? I hope Justin listens to The Opposition one of these days. This sadly unnoticed band is worth it!
Finnaly, someone who suggests Opposition (I did it, too). They really should deserve a space in your channel, JP.
(though I prefer Lp Intimacy, the first one is great) 😊😊
@@Eduardo-Ferreira1982 I also really like Intimacy (I saw them on this tour in early '83) as well as Promises ! Great band.
@@a.k.1740 He has to at least react to their first 3 albums! After trying over and over again I can’t for the life of me enjoy their “Lost Album” that was supposed to be their 1980 debut instead of “Breaking the Silence”
In my opinion The Chameleons are only relegated to the worlds second greatest band by The Smiths.