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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[3]
  • 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

References

  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ Gibson, Robin (1984), "Startle it up", Sounds
  3. ^ http://www.discogs.com/Felt-The-Splendour-Of-Fear/release/390018
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