Why Call It Anything

Why Call It Anything is the fourth and final album of original material and fifth studio album overall by English rock band the Chameleons. It was recorded from 2000 to 2001 and released 1 July 2001 on record label Artful. The album marked their first and only release of all-new material since the 1990 EP Tony Fletcher Walked on Water.... La La La La La-La La-La-La.

Background
Why Call It Anything was recorded from September 2000 to May 2001 at Chapel Studios, Arc Studios and Woodbine Studios.

Critical reception
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music wrote, "Why Call It Anything proved to be a stunning reaffirmation of the brilliance of this unsung band".

Personnel

 * The Chameleons
 * Mark Burgess – bass, lead vocals
 * Reg Smithies – guitars, backing vocals
 * Dave Fielding – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
 * John Lever – drums, backing vocals


 * Additional personnel
 * Kwasi Asante – additional vocals, additional percussion


 * Technical
 * The Chameleons – production
 * David M. Allen – production, engineering, mixing
 * John Rivers – engineering, mixing, mastering
 * Ewan Davies – engineering