The Chameleons

The Chameleons are a British post-punk band distinguished by their atmospheric, guitar-driven sound and leader Mark Burgess' urgent, passionate vocals, with his lyrics expressing the alienation and anxiety of life in a post-industrial landscape. Though only a few of their releases have landed in the U.K. charts, the Chameleons have endured as a major influence on alternative and indie rock bands of nearly every stripe, from goth and dream pop to Brit-pop and post-punk revival. Their now-classic debut album, Script of the Bridge, appeared in 1983, and their most commercially su...