Script of the Bridge

Script of the Bridge by The Chameleons is a cosmic version of the classic post-punk sound. It's hard for me to throw a quality word that hasn't already been said about such an out-of-series album, in a good way. Unlike other bands under the same roof, The Chameleons here play with progressive tones, thus creating an image of a ruined theater or an abandoned countryside, in contrast to the classic claustrophobic basement tone we are already used to.

For a reason, Script of the Bridge enjoys the status of a cult album that is still listened to today. In addition to the unique sound, lyrically it is very poetic and full of self-doubt and the world around it. Somehow, all this combined goes well right next to each other: desolate instrumentals with paranoid and lonely lyrics. Although over time I try to distance myself from this type of music, I simply cannot help but return to this grail sometimes.

Interesting historical artifact, aiming for post-punk but winds up doing goth. I’m kind of fickle as far as that stuff goes, especially with that 80s soundfront

An album I had enough interest in that I actually listened to one of these user albums for the first time in about a month, although it helps that I've wanted to listen to this one for nearly three years.

It's a good album, feels like it has earned its place as apart of the post-punk canon, and brings enough unique feelings to be interesting the whole time despite its relatively long run time. I think more heavy hitter tracks and this could've been an all timer, but I probably enjoy this more than any of the Cure albums on the list, and that's the obvious comparison, in my opinion. Doesn't quite beat out Joy Division, though, so we'll put it somewhere between those two.

Really liked this, kind of equal parts The Cult and Echo and the Bunnymen, but also its own semi-goth-rock thing.

Very 80s. I enjoy the propulsive beats and the dueling guitars. Not huge on the vocals but they aren't horrible either.

Favorite songs: Don't Fall, Paper Tigers, Here Today, Pleasure and Pain

Least favorite songs: A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days

2/5

This moody distant brit rock fits the mood after a weekend of fun and stupid love life drama

Yes this is right up my street, gothic and moody, but also danceable. Reminds me a bit of the editors and white lies.