5 Facts About The Chameleons' Script of the Bridge Recording
The album was recorded at Cargo Studios in Rochdale, England. This small studio gave the record its distinctive, raw post-punk sound.
Cargo Studios was known for its affordable rates and DIY ethos. It attracted many emerging UK bands in the early 1980s.
The recording sessions took place in 1982. The band worked quickly to capture their live energy on tape.
Producer Colin Richardson worked on the album. He later became known for producing metal and hard rock acts.
The studio’s limited equipment forced creative recording choices. This contributed to the album’s sparse, atmospheric production.