The Splendour of Fear
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The Splendour of Fear is the second album by British
United Kingdom
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 alternative rock
Alternative rock
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 band Felt
Felt (band)
Felt were a 1980s British alternative rock band led by Lawrence, whose surname was never listed in any credits or press; the band's name was inspired by Tom Verlaine's emphasis of the word "felt" in the Television song "Venus"...

, released in 1984. A largely instrumental album, only tracks 2 and 5 have lyrics.

The cover art is taken from the poster for the 1966 Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
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/Paul Morrissey
Paul Morrissey
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 film Chelsea Girls
Chelsea Girls
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.

Track listing

All songs written by Lawrence
Lawrence Hayward
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 and Maurice Deebank
Maurice Deebank
Maurice Deebank is a classically trained English guitarist. He was the lead guitarist of the British indie band Felt from its debut album until 1986, and was responsible for the ornate, atmospheric guitar work found on many of the band's early recordings...

, except where noted.
  1. "Red Indians" - 6:18
  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

  • Lawrence
    Lawrence Hayward
    Lawrence Hayward , known simply as Lawrence, his surname never used in credits or press, is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist of British indie band Felt.-Felt:...

     — guitar, vocals
  • Maurice Deebank
    Maurice Deebank
    Maurice Deebank is a classically trained English guitarist. He was the lead guitarist of the British indie band Felt from its debut album until 1986, and was responsible for the ornate, atmospheric guitar work found on many of the band's early recordings...

    — lead guitar
  • Mick Lloyd — bass guitar
  • Gary Ainge — drums
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