What bands have been influenced by/sound like The Chameleons?
When someone mentions the Chameleons’ sound, they invariably think of a solid guitar sound coupled with an echoey guitar sound. It is the latter that really helps to define the unique style of the band. The following bands have been suggested by others as sounding similar to the Chameleons: For Against, Jet Black Factory, Springhouse, Into Paradise, Comsat Angels, Catherine Wheel. Echo & The Bunnymen are compared with the Chameleons frequently. Kitchens Of Distinction is perhaps the most notable for their use of echo guitar. Their sound is a great wash of guitars, though there is only one guitar player. (My first thought when I saw them live was that they were like the Chameleons with one guitarist.) It’s been said that the Chameleons were an influence, though I’ve read an article in which they said that they started listening to the Chameleons after hearing of the comparisons. They are highly recommended. The Wedding Present has been compared to them, but this is no coincidence.
When someone mentions the Chameleons’ sound, they invariably think of a solid guitar sound coupled with an echoey guitar sound. It is the latter that really helps to define the unique style of the band. The following bands have been suggested by others as sounding similar to the Chameleons: For Against, Jet Black Factory, Springhouse, Into Paradise, Comsat Angels, Catherine Wheel. Echo & The Bunnymen are compared with the Chameleons frequently. Kitchens Of Distinction is perhaps the most notable for their use of echo guitar. Their sound is a great wash of guitars, though there is only one guitar player. (My first thought when I saw them live was that they were like the Chameleons with one guitarist.) It’s been said that the Chameleons were an influence, though I’ve read an article in which they said that they started listening to the Chameleons after hearing of the comparisons. They are highly recommended. The Wedding Present has been compared to them, but this is no coincidence. David
