Blue Plate Special: Camouflage
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Camouflage continued to evolve, experimenting with new sounds and musical influences. Despite some commercial challenges, they persevered, producing albums such as Methods of Silence and Spice Crackers, which featured a mix of traditional and electronic instrumentation. Over the years, they achieved notable success with singles like “Love Is a Shield” and expanded their audience through tours across Europe and beyond. Marking their 30th anniversary in 2014, the band released The Box 1983–2013, a collection celebrating their career, followed by their eighth studio album, Greyscale, in 2015. With their enduring appeal and commitment to innovation, Camouflage remains an influential force in synth-pop music.
Some of my favorites from their catalog:
Heaven (I Want You) – from the album Meanwhile (1991)
Love Is a Shield – from the album Methods of Silence (1989)
Me and You – from the album Sensor (2003)
The Great Commandment – from the album Voices & Images (1988)
Crime – from the album Bodega Bohemia (1993)
One Fine Day – from the album Methods of Silence (1989)
The Pleasure Remains – from the album Relocated (2006)
X-Ray – from the album Spice Crackers (2009)
That Smiling Face – from the album Voices & Images (1988)
Shine – from the album Greyscale (2015)
Anyone – from the album Methods of Silence (1989)
