The Splendour of Fear

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The Splendour of Fear is the second album by English alternative rock band Felt, released in 1984. The cover art is taken from the poster for the 1966 Andy Warhol/Paul Morrissey film Chelsea Girls.

A largely instrumental album, only tracks 2 and 5 have lyrics.

Track listing

All songs written by Lawrence and Maurice Deebank, except where noted.

1. "Red Indians" - 1:57
2. "The World Is as Soft as Lace" - 4:19
3. "The Optimist and the Poet" - 7:54 (Lawrence)
4. "Mexican Bandits" - 3:51
5. "The Stagnant Pool" - 8:29
6. "A Preacher in New England" - 4:18 (Deebank)

Personnel

Felt

• Lawrence – rhythm guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3, and 5), vocals (tracks 2 and 5), lead guitar (track 5)
• Maurice Deebank – lead guitar
• Mick Lloyd – bass guitar (tracks 1-5)
• Gary Ainge – drums (tracks 1-5)

Production

• John A. Rivers - production