20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still vibrant., Jun 30 2008
By Vajra Wright - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Script of the Bridge: 25th Anniversary Edition (Audio CD)
Twenty-five years after its original release, The Chameleons' "Script of the Bridge" album is still a testament to the timeless nature of the music the lads from Madchester penned so long ago. Bands today are still name (and riff!) dropping The Chameleons. Honestly, if you played this to the uninitiated, chances are they'd think it was released recently.
To listen to this album is to take a trip down the rabbit hole. A strange and incredible journey that leads you to lands bleak and hopeless and heights dizzying and hopeful. In this package, you're offered balm for the Big Sad and hope that "this roaring silence won't devour us all".
An album most certainly for artists, by artists.
Welcome home.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
timeless classic, Aug 26 2008
By hot4hypatia - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Script of the Bridge: 25th Anniversary Edition (Audio CD)
If you are a fan of 80's rock/punk then this is a must have album. Almost every song is single-quality. Beginning with the rollicking 'Don't Fall' and concluding with the understated 'View from a Hill', each song has its own character and appeal. The lyrics, instrumentation and arrangements blend together seamlessly.
These guys played with U2 and other major bands back in the early 80's. Unfortunately, just when the band was coming to tour the US in 1987, they abruptly disbanded following the sudden death of band manager Tony Fletcher who died in a car accident in New York. There have been subsequent attempts to resurrect the band notably the 2002 release 'Why Call It Anything?'.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Memories of Tandle Hill., Dec 4 2008
By Christopher Mellor "colonist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Script of the Bridge: 25th Anniversary Edition (Audio CD)
I've just listened to this album for the first time though, I had heard of the Chameleons from friends and also through limited radio play. This their first album is for me still ahead of its time by a good ten years. It pokes fun at later cure albums and of course runs parallel with new order for darkness and sublime lyrics. "View from a hill" is the standout track for me written about Tandle Hill a place special for me from Sunday visits wth my mum and dad.Later also with my first daughter and my wife.
The rest of the album is cracking and is well worth the price. I must admit to not being a fan of live tracks however, the ones included on the second disc are quite revealing and provide an insight into the bands sound and cohesiveness.All in all its top!!