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| 1. My Darkest Light Will Shine |
| 2. The Day The Rain Came Down |
| 3. Scarlet Servants |
| 4. I Don't Know Which Way To Turn |
| 5. Primitive Painters |
| 6. Textile Ranch |
| 7. Black Ship In The Harbour |
| 8. Elegance |
| 9. Serpent Shade |
| 10. Caspian Sea |
| 11. Southern State Tapestry |
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Rating: 8/10
Best tracks: "The Day the Rain Came Down", "My Darkest Light Will Shine", "I Don't Know Which Way to Turn", "Primitive Painters".
Ignite the Seven Cannons is a joyous, atmospheric album and the only one of Felt's ten LPs to feature both guitarist Maurice Deebank and keyboardist Martin Duffy. Deebank would leave after this, leaving Duffy to become Lawrence's main creative sparring partner, which led to a whole new distinctive era for the band, including the awesome Forever Breathes the Lonely Word album. Anyway, back to 1985: this was the closest the band ever got to having a hit; this was no doubt helped by Cocteau Twin Robin Guthrie's production, though some fans don`t like it; the sound is drenched in reverb and misty, foggy layers, which is a far cry from the preceding album's sparkling, direct sound. I for one find this album's production very beautiful. Fellow Cocteau Twin Liz Fraser contributed backing vocals to the stunning `Primitive Painters' which is the most well-known Felt song, having reached #1 on the independent charts. Best described as a six minute swim in glorious waters, `Primitive Painters' is a euphoric, shimmering and very atmospheric masterpiece of 1980's indie pop which sounds glorious to this day.
Other classics include `The Day the Rain Came Down', which is pure, undiluted sunshine, boasting strolling, deliriously exciting guitar lines and a truly warm feel. `Scarlet Servants' is lovely, while the lyrically revealing `I Don't Know Which Way to Turn' has a terrific chorus which gets better and better the more I hear it. The opening `My Darkest Light Will Shine' is pure musical sweetness, kick-starting an unbeatable early run of wonderful songs. Unfortunately, the second half of the album isn't quite as good, which is a shame, because if the momentum of the first side had been maintained all the way to the end, we'd be talking an absolute classic masterpiece here. Never mind, the likes of `Black Ship in the Harbour' and the driving instrumental closer `Southern State Tapestry' are very good indeed, and even the slighter likes of `Textile Ranch' and `Elegance' are pretty decent. Only `Caspian See' is a bit of a misfire. Besides, the first five songs here are just so fantastic that it's more than worth it. It's a shame that Deebank quit Felt after this; despite the heavy presence of Duffy and Guthrie, this is still a glorious showcase for his delicate, triumphant, beautiful guitar playing; he was a vital element of one of the greatest bands ever over four fantastic albums, and it says an awful lot about Lawrence and Duffy that they were both terrific enough to survive without him.
Best tracks: "The Day the Rain Came Down", "My Darkest Light Will Shine", "I Don't Know Which Way to Turn", "Primitive Painters".
Ignite the Seven Cannons is a joyous, atmospheric album and the only one of Felt's ten LPs to feature both guitarist Maurice Deebank and keyboardist Martin Duffy. Deebank would leave after this, leaving Duffy to become Lawrence's main creative sparring partner, which led to a whole new distinctive era for the band, including the awesome Forever Breathes the Lonely Word album. Anyway, back to 1985: this was the closest the band ever got to having a hit; this was no doubt helped by Cocteau Twin Robin Guthrie's production, though some fans don`t like it; the sound is drenched in reverb and misty, foggy layers, which is a far cry from the preceding album's sparkling, direct sound. I for one find this album's production very beautiful. Fellow Cocteau Twin Liz Fraser contributed backing vocals to the stunning `Primitive Painters' which is the most well-known Felt song, having reached #1 on the independent charts. Best described as a six minute swim in glorious waters, `Primitive Painters' is a euphoric, shimmering and very atmospheric masterpiece of 1980's indie pop which sounds glorious to this day.
Other classics include `The Day the Rain Came Down', which is pure, undiluted sunshine, boasting strolling, deliriously exciting guitar lines and a truly warm feel. `Scarlet Servants' is lovely, while the lyrically revealing `I Don't Know Which Way to Turn' has a terrific chorus which gets better and better the more I hear it. The opening `My Darkest Light Will Shine' is pure musical sweetness, kick-starting an unbeatable early run of wonderful songs. Unfortunately, the second half of the album isn't quite as good, which is a shame, because if the momentum of the first side had been maintained all the way to the end, we'd be talking an absolute classic masterpiece here. Never mind, the likes of `Black Ship in the Harbour' and the driving instrumental closer `Southern State Tapestry' are very good indeed, and even the slighter likes of `Textile Ranch' and `Elegance' are pretty decent. Only `Caspian See' is a bit of a misfire. Besides, the first five songs here are just so fantastic that it's more than worth it. It's a shame that Deebank quit Felt after this; despite the heavy presence of Duffy and Guthrie, this is still a glorious showcase for his delicate, triumphant, beautiful guitar playing; he was a vital element of one of the greatest bands ever over four fantastic albums, and it says an awful lot about Lawrence and Duffy that they were both terrific enough to survive without him.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Felt - Misunderstood Masters of of 80's Mope Rock
2 Mar 1999
Format:Audio CD
This collection represents the finest moments from one of my favorite 80's brit bands. The depressing "talk-singing" of Lawrence melds beautifully with the effervescent guitar work of Deebank. It may take several (maybe more) listens to appreciate, but it's worth the investment. The tunes, though fairly simple, have a way of ingraining themselves into your subconscious. More depressing and less accessible than the Smiths, but easily more artistic. Take a chance on this one, before the label deletes it.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
your search for music that never dies has ended with felt
10 Sep 1999
Format:Audio CD
this cd is wonderful,flowing,inspiring,beautiful,and mesmerizing. Great for a lazy sunday afternoon and a must have for any real music collector!!!!!!!! i love this cd it brings me back to the old days of highschool in fl. me and best friend would sit in her room and listen to felt's albums great memories. DO INVEST IN THIS CD
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful Pop Grandeur
14 Mar 2000
Format:Audio CD
This is simply one of the best pop albums ever. The melodies are beautiful, the minimalist counterpoint phenomenally deft. "Primitive Painters" is a long-lost classic....how this song avoided the mainstream is beyond me. "The Day the Rain Came Down" is a pop gem, and the instrumental "Serpent Shade" is hauntingly beautiful. If you're a fan of Belle & Sebastian, The Smiths, and other such bands, the shimmering beauty of Felt is something you'll definitely want to check out. It's addictive!
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