The Chameleons – DREAMS IN CELLULOID (2CD) Compact Disc Double

This two CD set features newly re-mastered versions of classic early recordings, plus the Tony Fletcher EP.Disc One is a collection of demos and early studio takes, showcasing The Chameleons at the very beginning of their career, bursting with energy and raw passion. Songs such as ‘Fan and The Bellows’, ‘Dali’s Picture’ and ‘Everyday I’m Crucified’ never made it onto the band’s studio albums, but feature all the trademark sounds and lyrical themes that saw the band go onto achieve cult international status. The album also features early versions of some classic songs, such as ‘Dreams in Celluloid’, which later became ‘Second Skin’.Disc Two is the very rare Tony Fletcher EP. Named after the band’s original manager, these tracks were recorded in 1987, as a potential follow-up to the Strange Times LP. Sadly the band split just days after these recordings, partly due to the death of Tony. These are the final sounds and words of The Chameleons in the late 1980s. The sleeve for this album features artwork from guitarist Dave Fielding.