The Splendour of Fear

by Erik HageOn The Splendour of Fear, Felt still hasn't figured out how to tame all that glorious atmosphere into a distinct vision. The classically trained Maurice Deebank can unravel glistening guitar scales like nobody's business -- and Lawrence's obtuse vocal delivery certainly possesses an uncanny charm -- but this release can be monotonous at times, lapsing too often into meandering guitarscapes. The tone of the album is set on the first track, which opens with an extended dirge-like instrumental that finally gives way to Lawrence's vocals. The eight-minute-plus track "The Stagnant Pool" is a highlight here, simply because it seems purposeful -- with Lawrence's ominous vocals giving way to an emotional, melodic guitar jam that anticipates the later work of the Smiths' Johnny Marr. 

2003 limited reissue of 1984 sophomore album, that's unavailable domestically, packaged in a paper sleeve. 6 tracks. Cherry Red.

封面来自安迪沃霍尔1966年执导的实验电影《雀西女郎》海报。不难想象整张专辑与《雀西女郎》有着相同出发点，冷漠，一致的边缘话题与步伐，清清冷冷散发出无边的苦闷。

想和听这张专辑的所有人做朋友

这张专真的真的太神了 要是现实里遇见哪个大神也喜欢这张专我不光想和ta做朋友还想给ta打钱

把封面屏蔽的xxx是人间之屑

听了很久的一张，尤其是the stagnant pool最后那6分钟的solo简直是仙音。

1984年第二张录音室专辑 专辑时长:30:48 AllMusic:4/5 Record Collector:3/5 Sounds:5/5