SONG REACTION: The Chameleons - Second Skin

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[@AlexHaitz]

More THE CHAMELEONS Reactions: Script of the Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHqsZHaNqdV9i68 What Does Anything Mean? Basically: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZe1eoSLd7aYe5o Strange Times: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faCkcpmof8mVa68 Why Call It Anything?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYi3nGZ3mc2kfas The Fan and The Bellows: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aandlKOBZZmfj5Y Tony Fletcher EP + Bonus Tracks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opiufKdoi8mXY5I Swamp Thing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epi6l3t-btWFfKM Demin and Curls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKPJpXp9a7SYgdE Soul in Isolation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6K6pXmli7tod8U Paper Tigers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gInHn2WmhMuYrrM In Shreds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6fQfXt8nraZnck

[@NuNo7851]

The album is a masterpiece

[@david_post_punk]

Indeed and underrated too

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

I have an original first pressing signed!

[@davidcopson5800]

True.

[@realedu738]

One of the greatest albums ever, and the best keep secret of the 80's, cause few people know it. It's an unkown classic.

[@thesoundlikechameleons2082]

I have it signed!

[@user-op7po2ew7l]

Я удивлён , что the Chameleons не так популярны . Это же просто великолепная музыка . Если русскоязычный пост панк у кого и заимствовал звучание , так это у них , настолько мрачной и одновременно приятно лиричной музыки я пожалуй ни у кого большое не слышал … больше хамелеонов ❤

[@user-wf4wp8im1n]

@@user-op7po2ew7l Я удивлен, что эта группа в принципе довольно малоизвестна. Она заслуживает гораздо большего признания

[@andypeace8860]

The Chameleons are one of the great post punk bands that people should hear,should have been massive too.great interlocking melodies thumping drums and wonderful lyrics.All four albums are brilliant.

[@johncalvert1736]

They were so under rated. They were so dark too. I think that is why. The music pulled at your soul

[@terrycunningham8118]

I would add PIL to that post-punk list.

[@samstevenson5328]

This band and The Sound are hands-down the greatest two acts of the 80s. Arrived on the scene around similar times and both concluded by ‘87. It’s really an anomaly to me that nothing before or since has captured the sheer beauty they crafted…

[@dbp-wv1hs]

I have never heard of The Sound; I'll have to look into them.

[@samstevenson5328]

@@dbp-wv1hs Please do! They are a phenomenal band!

[@sirrobert23]

Preach! The Sound is incredible

[@samstevenson5328]

@@sirrobert23 They are my favorite band of all-time

[@sirrobert23]

@@samstevenson5328 they’re in my top 3

[@christophresinger6643]

the best 'unknown' band ever in my opinion. how they were not massive is a mystery that baffled many fans and critics. published three near flawless albums. each of which other bands wish they had as their greatest hits.

[@AndyWilliams8]

I envy your experience of getting to listen to The Chameleons for the first time. For me, this was about 35 years ago. They've been a top 5 band ever since, and possess a magical quality that no other band does. A single listen through Script of the Bridge is better than any hour of therapy I've ever spent money on.

[@Sandman-zj9gj]

This song was recorded (1983) before the songs you were trying to find a comparison (Echo and The Church). Killing Joke is the name of a band that has some similarities. Killing Joke has some great albums and tracks. I recommend to listen to Killing Joke Night Time album. I believe the Chameleons played shows with Killing Joke. This Chameleons album Script of the Bridge is a masterpiece of work. Thank you for doing this reaction video.

[@davidellis5141]

This song is played in the closing credits of the film Beneath The Dark. The Chameleons , The Comsat Angels & The Sound are the three best bands of the 80's that most don't know.

[@scott7521]

Killing Joke is a band and a damn good one. Chameleons have to be my favorite.

[@robgrano6814]

One music writer called this song the "Stairway to Heaven" of post-punk. This has been one of my favorite albums since it first came out. Definitely an under-appreciated band.

[@ElGwapo1927]

Their "Up the down escalator" track is one of my all time favourites

[@Alix777.]

Best song

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

I just ordered it! spanish vinyl! quite hard to get hold of these days. Don't Fall is the masterpiece though!

[@angeloronzoni]

@@Alix777. I always thought thera are some similarities between High by the Cure and Thursday's Child by the Chameleons. The Killing Moon ? I dont actually find similarities with Second Skin. They were touring with the Killing Joke though after releasing Script Of The Bridge, Im pretty sure

[@angeloronzoni]

There was a private broadcasting radio in Italy Radio Popolare (still active) They would play every day New Year's Day by the U2 and Up The Down Escalator by the Chameleons. the days when their records came out SOmehow the laterr stayed quite underrated....

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

I have the 1983 West Germany concert cd, which is out of print. I am happy you found the Chameleons, they are one of my favorite bands, Mark Burgess was way a head of the times! But I realize that this is what dreams of made of! But I realize a miracle is due, I dedicate this song to you.

[@WeAreTheSystem1]

Album closer, “View from a Hill”, is beautiful IMO.

[@MetteC5]

Fantastic song, my adolescence ref song!

[@matmurk8536]

Best song in their catalog in my opinion

[@MHammonds18]

First Chameleons song I’ve ever heard… was instantly hooked on that hauntingly beautiful guitar rift

[@brand7549]

brilliant band, a brilliant album and a brilliant song.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

Album from first song to last is brilliant. One of the greatest debut albums ever. The song "Here Today" is about the death of John Lennon through his perspective. Haunting, chilling, and amazing. I flew from San Francisco to London... and took a train to Manchester to see their reunion show. Complete euphoria.

[@laravelisbullschitt3281]

Tomorrow never knows penned a Beatle, later shot dead - imagine all the people.

[@angeloronzoni]

Yes I think its a masterpiece as every song in it is.

[@thesmogo]

Killing Joke is a band

[@mistermyers777]

Brilliant band, their second album "What Does Anything Mean, Basically?" Is even more dreampop-esque and is their masterpiece imo.

[@matmurk8536]

Yeah I actually like their second album better as well. Even though my favorite song of theirs is View From a Hill, that second album is just something special. Has a sound all its own.

[@felipec.santos4370]

I love The Chameleons and Script of the Bridge is a masterpiece, such a shame that only a few people know about them here in Brazil.

[@wungabunga]

When the guitar came out I could tell you liked it. lol. They used to tune up a full step, and sometimes half a step or something. Because they had no clue what they were doing. Crazy to think.

[@MHammonds18]

I DEDICATE THIS MELODY TO YOU

[@MarkJamesKlepaski]

Killing Joke, the band. Mark & Jaz’ vox have a similar tone & delivery.

[@scott7521]

Similar in the 80s anyway before Jaz went full on Gutteral in the 90s

[@Iddqd328]

You should add The Chameleons on that list. Def worth it. Good video!

[@thesoundlikechameleons2082]

Timeless genius.

[@david_post_punk]

Yes check the full album please

[@cgallo2855]

The band that never played stadiums unbelievable sound heard one song and 83 on a college radio station. I had to buy the cassette get it cassette. this album itself has a lot of nostalgia memories when I was in my 20s I turned my friend Jon onto it and he fell in love with the band. We did see them in New York City. It’s a shame and my heart goes out to the band that they never received the recognition that they truly deserve Mark. I love you guys. and you’re a total fucking genius as far as I’m concerned, I feel every word and every cord and every melody that you guys have belted out

[@cgallo2855]

There aren’t any good bands today music industry is destroyed. When you take coolness and you overkill it, it becomes fucking cornball That’s what you have today. Corny, bullshit music

[@MrDravenLee]

I use to play dying light on the ps4 with Mark Burgess😊

[@dr.zacking2097]

Fantastic, so pleased you're checking out the Chameleons....👍👍

[@branchleader73]

Whole album, gotta be done! :)

[@zuppadigamberetti7288]

I was completely blown away by this band, they always felt both proto-Dream Pop and proto-90s alt rock in some songs (Monkeyland) to me

[@Onche518]

What a beautiful song, I'm not really into post-punk (much more post-hardcore) but that one is a hit

[@thekowboyelectrik7714]

My favorite 80's band! This particular song might be in my top 5 of all time! Nice and a very appropriate reaction!

[@miguelrecio7464]

SOTB is on my top 3 albums from the 80'ies. A gem ✨

[@user-op7po2ew7l]

Я думаю the Chameleons не были такими популярными в странах запада , так как у них была «темная» музыка с депрессивными оттенками (не текст, а именно музыка). Послушайте русскоязычный пост-панк - он именно такой . Я думаю, если бы они в 80-ых годах дошли до восточной Европы , то покорили бы всех своей музыкой. Мне кажется , чуть позже , именно в восточной Европе они обретут популярность , которую незаслуженно не получили во время существования коллектива. Определённо одна из лучших музыкальных групп - которая дала жанру пост-панка и dark pop новые черты. Практически весь современный пост-панк использует их нарратив.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

I have the vinyl sleeve of it signed by original bassist/vocalist Mark Burgess, and Reg Smithies the guitarist signed it too. The entire album is a masterpiece. Please react to Don't fall by The Chameleons next...

[@paulmurphy7626]

The band is really significant and substantial for what they brought to culture. This album is really solid with a similar feel, but never hits as hard as the title track, which I count as one of the best all-time songs for the reasons you touched on. You'll also make your way to Swamp Thing as well, which is iconic in a slightly different way. I haven't heard these two post punk bands mentioned in your vids yet, but definitely check out The Fall and Bauhaus. The Fall can get really zany, chaotic, and messy at times, but most of their earlier albums have some really interesting work. Bauhaus is just legendary with great vocals and instrumentation over their short career.

[@AlexHaitz]

I’ve done a Swamp Thing reaction, fav Chameleons track so far! I have three of their albums on my roster to do; very eager to get to them!

[@algarvio7910]

Toute ma jeunesse.

[@zappafranknanuk2529]

They where massive in germany. One of my heroes then! But they where not in the sound of the most „wave“ or „post punk“ bands. The Church and „Echo“ are close nearer. I remember the gig in 1985 well. Great concert!

[@stephanevilleneuve9450]

Wow, know this album since 1983-84. Released in Canada under the name of The Chameleons U.K. Listening to this song make me understand why I love so much Desintegration from The Cure. Other good songs on this record: Monkeyland or Up The Down Escalator.

[@TroyGrey]

I just saw you reacting to Mariah Carey and it made me laugh because I felt a bit sorry for you, but at the same time my respect for you grew, lol. You’re openminded, that’s good. The Chameleons are a fantastic band, I knew you’d like them. Their debut Script Of The Bridge album is a must listen. You’ll love it.

[@SuperBroonie]

Absolutely right m8 Echo and The Bunnymen were produced by The Chameleons who were engineers from Liverpool and The band The Chameleons were from Manchester go figure. I used to think The Chameleons produced Echo & The Bunnymens 1st lp but I was wrong. Second Skin is a stoners paradise of love and stoned out ur head love. I don't smoke now but back in the day this band were the dogs bollox

[@stereofidelic67]

Killing Joke, yes. 'Love Like Blood"

[@chrisbarlow2131]

Hi Alex. Post punk? I think you'd like The Comsat Angels. They have been described as the greatest unknown band. Signed originally to Polydor, their first 3 albums Waiting For A Miracle, Sleep No More and Fiction are regarded as their best work. They were exceptional. Heralding from Sheffield they were exceptional. They toured with U2 in their very early days. Bono said their music had " a terrible beauty" about it. Very true. Please do us a favour and investigate them. You will not be disappointed. Thank you. Chris

[@AlexHaitz]

Funny you should recommend them; I posted my reaction to Be Brave a few days ago.

[@Slothretro]

I've seen them once and I already got my tickets for the end of this year. Super excited. They're the reasons why we have dreampop and shoegaze

[@anthonylee3311]

One of my fav songs

[@willdrakes7445]

Great band. great album. the writing on this album is fantastic

[@aspennie]

Killing Joke are the name of a goth/industrial band

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Great reaction dude... Don't fall next 👍🏼😉

[@69Phuket]

Love the C.S. Lewis quote. Thanks.

[@david_post_punk]

I always get a feeling that most of the chameleons stuff are influenced by DMT flashbacks, lol , i love mindset behind their music , Second skin reffing to that in my eyes at least, they have stuff for good trips and stuff from bad trip experiences

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

DMT?

[@machetealvarez]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 abbreviation for dimethyltryptamine a strong hallucinate drug . Some cultures call it the spirit molicule

[@Slothretro]

Also I recommend to listen to this song at a slower pace. It's beautiful

[@duckface524]

Monkeyland i think would've been a better pick to react to. eh he should listen to the album anyway, it's a classic

[@zbojnice]

Script of the bride is probably the best abum..all songs are fantasticand Second skin always creates somestorm in my head..I never understood why they didn t have a great success..for The chamelons was better then U2 or simple minds in 80 second..more complex music and better noise..

[@scott7521]

Try Nighttime by Killing Joke.... damn good record too.

[@MrDravenLee]

If you want an album that takes you somewhere else then try Elizium by Fields of the Nephilim. Wail of summer is a grreat song.😢

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

You should react to Red guitars and their great song Steeltown.

[@paulrose3439]

The band Interpol made a career of ripping off the Chameleons sound. Love this band.

[@justaguy1451]

A bit of an overstatement I say, even though some of their guitar riffs/tones are really inspired by the Chameleons. I've always thought however they sounded a lot more like the Bunnymen.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@justaguy1451 🤣😭🤣

[@justaguy1451]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 And still, despite of the elements they may have borrowed from one or another band, they've managed to forger their own path, their own personality, that's because they're fine songwriters. They have never ripped off any Chameleons songs.

[@stereofidelic67]

So did Editors too, it seems

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@stereofidelic67 Especially if you listen to As high as you can go. Clearly that riff.

[@johncalvert1736]

I disagree with the comment. They were very much their own sound

[@MetteC5]

Exactly - why do people always have the need to compare/liken new discoveries to stuff they already know, instead of appreciating the new discovery's uniqueness?

[@joecvetetic5675]

Killing joke requiem

[@ericmauget3492]

Tous les albums de ce groupe sont excellents. Ils n'ont pas eu la place qu'ils méritaient.

[@stephanevilleneuve9450]

Pourtant aujourd’hui on en parle comme l’un des meilleurs groupe Post Punk des années 80. Ces albums ont bien vieillis et on comprend pourquoi.

[@thoru4367]

Gosh, strange times is even better but this album reminds me of The Smiths

[@chrilborn4138]

You mean the Smiths remind you of this album.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

sounds NOTHING like The Smiths. These were much better. Script of the bridge is their masterpiece.

[@stijnhoolsteens3049]

The Chameleons debut , is " The fan and the Belows 1981

[@andypeace8860]

Not so .. the fan and the bellows was a compilation album released 1986 I think.

[@stephenpickering8909]

@@andypeace8860 It was a compilation ,right enough

[@andypeace8860]

@@stephenpickering8909 still a good introduction to a great band

[@stephenpickering8909]

@@andypeace8860 Dali's picture is another compilation album of early recordings .second skin was originally called Dreams in celluloid

[@justaguy1451]

Yeah, they sound a bit like Echo and The Bunnymen. Killing Joke is a band though. Their most famous song is called 'love like blood", that Nirvana was accused of ripping off.

[@jespercervin9618]

'Love Like Blood' was their biggest hit (react to that One!) but it was 'Eighties' from the same album that Nirvana copied.

[@justaguy1451]

@@jespercervin9618 Yep, it was indeed 'Eighties'. My mistake.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

😂

[@davidellis5141]

Life Goes On By The Damned influenced Eighties which influenced Come As You Are.

[@burton1823]

Nice one..!! Wow, you need to research P-R-O-M-O-S-M.

[@misterkite]

I'm not usually one to complain about 80s drums, but holy crap that snare sounds like someone is hitting a cookie sheet.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Clueless. John Lever was an excellent drummer.

[@misterkite]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 Doesn't change the fact that the drum tone is utter shit.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@misterkite In your opinion

[@freyml]

Lever killed it, perhaps you should try listening to the song on something other than your phone.

[@misterkite]

@@freyml I'm using a pair of Sony MDR-V6s... that snare is inexcusable.

[@angeloronzoni]

The lyrics of this masterpiece could be likened to a random Richard Matheson's short story

[@iwannadrinkfromyourwideeye2635]

Amazing tune, love that 80s sound.