Vinyl LP pressing. 2025 release. Arctic Moon is the first full-length album by Chameleons since 2001, marking the return of one of the most influential bands of the 80’s and 90’s. Long cited as a hugely influential act, having inspired the likes of (The) Verve, Oasis, Interpol, The Killers, Editors and White Lies, Chameleons are renowned for their transformative catalogue and intense, emotionally charged live performances, creating a legacy that extends far beyond their four studio albums to date. Their widely acclaimed debut, ‘Script of the Bridge’ (1983) has been cited by many as a masterpiece way ahead of it’s time, and was followed by ‘What Does Anything Mean? Basically!’ (1984), ‘Strange Times’ (1986) and ‘Why Call It Anything?’ (2001). Their unique sound quickly won them an audience with it’s mix of melancholic yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic, ethereal riffs and a potent, timeless lyrical style. They are considered one of the most influential guitar bands of the ’80s and ’90s, contributing substantially to the post-punk, shoegaze and indie scenes.

Tracklist:

1. Where Are You?
2. Lady Strange
3. Feels Like the End of the World
4. Free Me
5. Magnolia
6. David Bowie Takes My Hand
7. Saviours Are a Dangerous Thing

UPC: 782388141611
Label: Metropolis Records
Release Date: 9.12.25
Format: Vinyl

2025 album from the Manchester post-punk stalwarts, their first in 24 years! Includes ‘David Bowie Takes My Hand’. **4cm seam split along the top of the sleeve, please email for photos. Price adjusted. No further discounts.**

‘Arctic Moon’ is the first full-length album by Chameleons since 2001, marking the return of one of the most influential bands of the 80’s and 90’s

Long cited as a hugely influential act, having inspired the likes of (The) Verve, Oasis, Interpol, The Killers, Editors and White Lies, Chameleons are renowned for their transformative catalogue and intense, emotionally charged live performances, creating a legacy that extends far beyond their four studio albums to date. Their widely acclaimed debut, ‘Script of the Bridge’ (1983) has been cited by many as a masterpiece way ahead of its time, and was followed by ‘What Does Anything Mean? Basically!’ (1984), ‘Strange Times’ (1986) and ‘Why Call It Anything?’ (2001).

Their unique sound quickly won them an audience with its mix of melancholic yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic, ethereal riffs and a potent, timeless lyrical style. They are considered one of the most influential guitar bands of the ’80s and ’90s, contributing substantially to the post-punk, shoegaze and indie scenes.

2024 saw the release of two EPs that kicked off a new chapter for the band. ‘Where Are You?’ consisted of three new songs, while ‘Tomorrow Remember Yesterday’ featured five re-recorded archive tracks. ‘Arctic Moon’ sees them propelling forward musically while retaining the essence that originally made them iconic.

‘Arctic Moon’ is the first full-length album by Chameleons since the release of ‘Why Call It Anything?’ in 2001. ‘There is an obvious maturity to the songwriting on this record, and anyone familiar with our past work will hear that this is a positive step forward. While we’re proud of the band’s legacy, we really wanted to forge something fresh while retaining that profound and imaginative quality we’re known for. We think that we have managed to do that and deliver a very strong record!’ – Vox

Additional Details

Label:Metropolis Records

Genre:Alternative/Punk

Language:English

Run Time:35 mins

Region:0

Release Date:09/12/25

UPC:782388141611