The Chameleons - Strange Times

Strange Times by The Chameleons is a post-punk landmark—an emotionally charged and sonically expansive album that channels introspection, loss, and yearning through swirling guitars and deeply resonant lyricism. Released in 1986, it showcases the band at their most mature and atmospheric, blending lush, layered instrumentals with Mark Burgess’s impassioned vocals to create a sound both melancholic and transcendent. From the aching beauty of “Tears” to the restless urgency of “Swamp Thing,” Strange Times stands as a powerful meditation on vulnerability, memory, and the fragility of existence—an enduring masterpiece that continues to echo across generations of alternative music.