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Interpol .v. The Chameleons

I'm on a crusade to make Interpol fans aware of 'The Chameleons' (if they are not already). Take the time to listen to 'In Shreds' [1981] and their 1st album 'Script of the Bridge' [1983] and try and deny the similarities.

My reason for this is, I have read that Interpol claim to have never heard of The Chameleons. It's either a huge coincidence or they're in denial.

P.S. I like interpol
nessa | 01 Apr '05, 03:14 | Send note | Report this | Reply


  • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

    see also: kitchens of distinction.

    and:
    see also: johnny borrel denying ever hearing Marquee Moon.
    alcxxk | 1 Apr '05, 03:27 | Reply

  • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

    I've been listening to them a lot - 'What does anything mean? Basically'. I like Interpol too, a lot, but the first time I heard The Chameleons I did think 'Ah - so this is what Interpol are really influenced by'. And people think they sound like Joy Division!
    random | 1 Apr '05, 08:55 | Reply

    • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

      hell yes. Interpol definitely have sonic similarities to the Chameleons. For me though, Interpol write better songs so it's all good.
      Nonsense | 1 Apr '05, 09:10 | Reply

      • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

        you have to look at it contextually - imagine Interpol with a big drum 80s production and its a cigarette paper scenario - if you get my drift

        both bands are good and interpol should admit they are inspired by them - am sure the editors apartment S (bad joke) etc won't have a bleedin' clue who they are though (unless their managers goes out and buys Script from the Bridge)
        prole-art-threat | 1 Apr '05, 10:00 | Reply

    • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

      yeah, I never got the Joy Division references either. I spose the closest comparison might be vocally.
      nessa | 1 Apr '05, 10:10 | Reply

      • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

        its not for marketing purposes as it is for the aforementioned bands who probably got into them after a mate got 24 Hour Pantry People out on DVD - I mean I wasnt there in 1976 choosing Barney's Shergold Masqurade guitar with him but I wouldnt pretend to like them to be vogue!
        prole-art-threat | 1 Apr '05, 11:10 | Reply

      • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

        I think 'roland' has a similar vibe to 'shadowplay'. And there is definitely a similarity in vocal styles. but not much else is there really...
        Nonsense | 1 Apr '05, 11:11 | Reply

        • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

          Actually yeah Roland is the only song I can see a similarity with Joy Division in.
          random | 1 Apr '05, 20:06 | Reply

  • Re: Interpol .v. The Chameleons

    It's The Departure who REALLY want to hump The Chameleons so bad.
    shadyadie | 1 Apr '05, 11:36 | Reply