The Chameleons - In Shreds (Live at the Camden Palace, UK, 1985)

[@SebastianRodriguez-cq3qu]

Post punk at its very peak, musicianship, poetry, energy...I wish I had discovered them earlier.

[@soppdrake]

Me, front row, brown leather jacket and bobbing head. Ah, the memories! 61 yrs old now. Hope I can keep the memories for as long as possible. 😁

[@garrettlemieux4620]

Mark Evans 25 and very jealous!

[@traceybonds8794]

You from epping forest.

[@leoperkins15]

thats freaking awesome!!!!!

[@victorymansions]

It must be pretty crazy being able to find this on the internet after all the years!

[@thishastobeunique1]

HAha, awesome mate. ATB from another old indi dude.

[@coertwerndlij6079]

I still listen to their music, Am 52 now, and bought Script of the Bridge when it came out. This band is so underrated it hurts, then again, they never got to the point of being commercial, which so many bands did and got worse. It is perfect. Just brilliantly perfect, after all these years, I still play and listen to this.. Just brilliant.

[@stuartmorley3836]

Very underrated band... I've got a few of their stuff & still play it now&then

[@coertwerndlij6079]

@@stuartmorley3836 So do I, I bought 4 cd's of them in the 80's and still play them regularly. Indeed very underrated, which is a shame.

[@beachkidboy]

I got their first three all as imports as they were easier to find. Actually, had them booked to play at UCLA when I was Concert Director at the time but it fell through a week prior since their manager was killed in an accident.

[@moggycampbell06]

Absoflippinglutely. My older mate introduced me to the chameleons. We'd listen to them in his bedroom whilst discussing literature and philosophy, thinking we were so intellectual. Hes an art tutor and I'm a primary school teacher, yup we changed the world!! Still love the chameleons though.

[@victorymansions]

I wish more people knew about them, quality band

[@RCAvhstape]

I saw them a few nights ago in Baltimore, they still kick ass live in 2023. Mark's voice still sounds like this, he even still has the same hair lol. Killer band live, just projects energy into your face.

[@finlayhayes9734]

Might be going to see them in December, would you recommend?

[@RCAvhstape]

@@finlayhayes9734 Absolutely.

[@ballanspunisher]

Thanks for sharing this amazing material

[@deirdrem5251]

The drummer is epic.

[@guitarprayer]

Yes

[@nigelbevan8449]

John Lever..... RIP Mr Lever...

[@tlcrf80mins73]

John Lever - power and fluidity.

[@dirtysci]

Some of the best dual guitar attack I've ever heard*.

[@dirtysci]

*Felt.

[@stuartm04]

If i burst my eardrums listening to this over and over.....so be it !!! 🤟

[@saintbeau2779]

those drums, THOSE DRUMS

[@antonhaq3503]

They were my everything and I still can't get my head around why they never achieved massive success.

[@haileysvomit]

+Anton Haq the answer is simple, They were to fucking good, i saw them live back in 1985, totally blew me away, but the answer i think is the lyrics were the truth about a lot of things and media and record companies just couldnt handle them, also at that time there were a few more trendy bands, pushed to the front. i agree but what does making it really mean, money, fame ? in my mind making it is whats happening now, thousands of hits on YT, people listening to the old tunes , surely thats what a band wants proper recognition for their amazing tunes, think about it ,if they had got rich they could have turned into a run of the mill band, instead they made 3 excellent albums as the chameleons, and their music will be timeless...thats their success i think !

[@antonhaq3503]

haileysvomit I just feel that they were massively under rated, like lyrically and musically it's as good as it gets, staggering lyrics. I know what you're saying about success, but I went to college with Reg after they split and it just seemed so unjust that he was reduced to an art student on a foundation course. He was a brilliant artist, he did the covers, they were all nice guys and it would have been great if they could have made a living from their art. I think more people appreciate them now and I'm sure their music won't be forgotten, I suppose that's the greatest success of all. I know Mark occasionally tours as Chameleons Vox but there are strong rumours of a proper reunion tour. I've seen them live loads of times, but just one more time would be fantastic.

[@haileysvomit]

Yes your totally right, i couldnt agree more, they should have course made a living from their art, such talent. Its so annoying, i ahve met so many amazing artists and musicians in my life time , even my own son whos made some stunning tunes, he gave up in the end and went to work for a computer company, after putting so much effort and money into making music, its almost criminal, its strange i was just speaking to an old mate a few days ago, he was explaining to me, how he was just in the right place at the right time, and became the guitarist for lots of Julian copes tunes, and produced loads of music, yet he was saying he thought my sons production and musicianship was better than his !! , its a mad world, and to be honest the music business is just nasty,all hype and money orientated , i mean i just cant fathom it out. All i know is when script of the bridge came out, and the next few albums, for me personally, they were and still are my all time fav albums, , they deserve so much more your right, i think as i said, they are now becoming a cult band it seems and rightfully so, in my opinion, the very best band we have ever had here in the UK.., ha,ha,ha, bloody amazing, take care , thanks for your reply..phil

[@haileysvomit]

By the way it would be totally awesome for them to have a reunion, i would deffo go and see them again, but only as they were originally i think.. take care , p

[@antonhaq3503]

haileysvomit Cheers, I'd love to see the original band but I confess I'd go see Chameleons Vox if Mark tours under that name again. Who knows, may see you at one of the shows.

[@pinksunami]

Bad Ass Drummer!! Wonderful!! RIP! ! God Bless!! Thank you so much!! Much Love to you and your family!!

[@ScottD555]

Loving the Drumming from the Mighty John Lever. In his latter years I knew him from the time at the Witchwood and he was such a kind soul. He gave me a free copy of his first Album for the Red Sided Garter Snakes (his final band). RIP John Lever

[@jimsstringer6436]

Best band on the planet.

[@jean-lucpugens2343]

Amazing band, in my ears since I was 15, now I am 58 and will never forget their incredible talent. So much underrated but they will stay forever in my mind.

[@Essexroar]

I was at this gig. Then 40 years later I saw them in The Hague, Netherlands, two days ago (Thursday 12 Sept. 2024). Still a powerful band. They plan to have a new album out next year and played what will be the single from it. Really, really good.

[@marti442]

My dad used to listen to 91X in the 80-s (a local college Radio station that was leftist...but then again most colleges are! Oh, well) ..anyhoot--I know if I would have showed him this in the 90-s, he would have loved it...my dad trusted my taste in music and we would be jammin' all the time to so many various genres of music...and when I's go visit my dad close to his dying day...he was so happy to hear songs I'd play off my cellphone for him...we'd DJ together all the time with my sister...fond memories...toward the end, when he fell sick, I would play a lot of tunes of nostalgia..and suggested my sister do it when I couldn't go over there for various sad reasons...and that kept him hopeful of getting better to go back to "su gente in Sud America." Viva, la buena musica!!! Dios mio, como sana gozarlo!!! Love you Daddy-0....you were a "Cool Cat!"a Hep Cat!

[@skeleman1963]

What college had the radio station 91X?

[@-sunstar9778]

John is a wild man on drums! Dave & Reg take 2 guitars and brilliantly create the sound of 4. Absolutely genius. Amazing band!

[@kevindonnelly9811]

Such a fucking amazing band! I send as many people as I can to their music. Gotta keep it alive.

[@johnmatthews2466]

What a time to be alive, Spear of Destiny, The Chameleons, Baallam & the Angel & numerous bands to see.The Cramps. The Gun Club, The Pixes

[@danpflaum4282]

Still sounds absolutely amazing all these years later. Perfect reminder to never go gently into the dark night of this cold brave new modern world.

[@guitarprayer]

THE DRUMMER!!

[@Fryday79]

Best drums intro ever.

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

SONG 2 was pretty good ? u2 Sunday bloody Sunday ?

[@Fryday79]

@@vincentbrannelly8786 No.

[@worriedremediation]

First heard this song only a bit after starting treatment for ptsd. Never fails to bring me to tears. This performance really captures the rawness of it.

[@heavysumo]

They surely deserved so much better. The best.

[@katehowes6464]

Yeah brilliant !! i was there and now 52 and going to see them in Manchester in December having a fantastic time listening to it all again just magic !

[@GoodDay-l4f]

I recall this mini gig foc. Brilliant.

[@MM-bm5zx]

Just now discovered them and the guitar sound alone made me stay with it immediately. Then I realized how damn good the actual songs and every other element of the band is. Great stuff and love the 50lbs of chorus on the guitars.

[@elaineellis5459]

Loving listening to this even more nowadays, years after first becoming a fan when the band first started. Takes me back to my teens.

[@daveydave1940]

Same here!!! Am in my fifties and i missed out seeing these, bloody brilliant 😎

[@racerxfile]

They are touring this year! I’m not missing it!

[@GrimUpNorth_yt]

Wow this is good. Brings back memories of growing up in the north west in the 80s. Gutted i never went to see them live....but hey i did see The Smiths

[@micycledalgleish2005]

Still my number one band of all time and I'm 59. I can always rely on them to get my attention and keep it. Their sound is bottomless.

[@simbenia]

RIP John Lever 🌹

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

indeed

[@LeeGee]

🕯️

[@the.bloodless.one1312]

“I grasp at lifes fading light I need you tonight I need to be heard Your acts speak lowder than words Ignored by you all I stumble and fall I suddenly knew My life meant nothing at all In shreds I stare down at the street Yearning for sleep That blissful escape But when it comes it's always too late The whore in my bed The noise in my head A hole in my pride It's coming and there's nowhere to hide It seems to me To be so contradictory It seems to me You count your blessings while they're there Ignored by you all I stumble and fall I suddenly knew My life meant nothing at all The whore in my bed The noise in my head A hole in my pride It's coming and there's nowhere to hide It seems to me To be so contradictory It seems to me You count your blessings while they're there You count your blessings while they're there You count your blessings while they're there It seems to me To be so contradictory It seems to me You've become a part of the machinery You've become a part of the machinery Machinery Machinery”

[@ntz7358]

I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS I LOVE YOU THE CHAMELEONS

[@pinksunami]

Bad Ass Song!!! Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You guys Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deirdre9746]

This band is unbelievable!

[@dennissavage5069]

So completely underrated There was greatness in our midst

[@frankbaaske3449]

Super Band heute noch wunderbar!!

[@sulaiyasulai1367]

80s lost treasure... finally found... for the world to witness.... 80s indie legends...

[@dathebirds5321]

Loviest true thinkable sing power ever. Iam floating a way. Mark

[@lisap3643]

Dear God they were extraordinary. wonder if those people have any idea how lucky they were..

[@drmj100]

" Love is the key of eternity"

[@pinksunami]

They are Wonderful!!!! The Best!!Thank You!!!

[@orlandocalder1645]

I love it. I wish i was there!

[@traceybonds8794]

.. As a post punk band. This is the only one.

[@bochimbo1346]

Beautiful band.

[@rickmeyrick4357]

CLASS !

[@dannytaurus5783]

Daytime gig. Was there in middle of mosh pit. Didn't realise my hair do was a bit of a mullet.

[@alanoc2425]

Brilliant band and amazing music. Very underrated but not to the people that listened to good music.

[@myriamhory6434]

Excellent 🖤🖤🖤

[@everymandan4176]

RIP John Lever.

[@caramelo1970]

A great song by a great band!

[@clintdavies491]

best band of all time

[@kylabotting]

this is fucking brilliant!

[@w.aw.a9258]

I always prefer this band live versions. Heavier, darker, angrier, better.

[@pinksunami]

MUCH LOVE!!!

[@gretagarbo9926]

Fierce Drums.

[@ignisnahffsnhyctophilia385]

que ganas de volver al pasado...!!!

[@inshreds66]

RIP John Lever. :(

[@curestruck]

So perfect it's disgusting

[@germandelopebaptist2471]

Ohh brillante interpretación, feeling denzo, los buenos viejos tiempos

[@pinksunami]

so beautiful thank you so much!!!!I Love You so much!!

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

A LEVER in control

[@gordonlever3369]

vincent brannelly As always.....

[@nickthepostpunk5766]

Magnificent!

[@pinksunami]

Bad Ass!!Wow!! Love them!!Thank you!!

[@Antipole]

🖤🖤🖤

[@Chordrider]

What a band. John Lever possibly the greatest post punk drummer. Contenders: Mik Glaisher (Comsat Angels), Budgie (Banshees), Pete de Freitas (Bunnymen).

[@heighwaysonthewing]

Their best song by far...

[@pinksunami]

Bad Ass!! Love it!!Thank you!!!

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

Lever driving it as it always was.

[@juancarrillo411]

Una de las bandas mas chingpnas q ahy

[@LoZworks]

Who is the drummer. He is fantastic. Plus they are a great band. Huge fan

[@PaulMunro83]

John Lever

[@SlimyboyDave]

R.I.Peace John Lever!

[@sons.moon.leather]

Can anyone tell who is playing through the Music Man HD130 amp?

[@maddogg63]

New God

[@bigbadbillb]

Kinda reminds me of Killing Joke a little bit.

[@sonijam]

Who is the guitarist on the right, the one playing the black guitar with blue pickguard?

[@PaulMunro83]

Reg Smithies

[@levisguy53]

Cherry Red calls this a 'goth' song and included it on their Silhouettes and Statues box set. though, not so sure i concur with that assessment. still one of my fave Chameleons songs. not sure why it wasn't included on Script of the Bridge, but then again it has too much of an angry, cynical feel and wouldn't jive with the mood of the rest of the album.

[@anaxormonsterroxana8035]

🖤🦇

[@eddyb.4843]

Beileid....

[@yasushinakahira4138]

ドラムスがうまい。

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

Lever on drums ? Dirty ? Like a travellers sock mate.

[@duncefunce1513]

Croakditch write better songs than anyone

[@quasiwipeout]

The Cams, my heart & soul! Thank you, boys!