Felt- Forever Breathes the Lonely Word (Side One)

Felt Forever Breathes the Lonely Word (Side One) 1986 1. Rain of Crystal Spires 0:00 2. Down But Not Yet Out 3:50 3. September Lady 7:26 4. Grey Streets 11:06 Their sixth album (released in September of 1986.) This is the first Felt album with no instrumental tracks. The cover photo subject is keyboardist Martin Duffy. The record features Duffy's organ alongside two guitars, one sometimes played by Lawrence. The organ is foregrounded in the mix and creates a vastly new sound for the band. In a 2011 NME feature, Hamish MacBain said of the album that "Lawrence delivered his masterpiece," and described it as "the first truly classic Creation album." Felt significantly influenced artists like Belle and Sebastian, Manic Street Preachers, Girls, The Tyde, and Christopher Owens of Girls; with many citing their frontman, Lawrence, as a key musical inspiration for their own songwriting and sound. Key points about Felt's influence: Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian: Frequently mentions Felt as a major influence on his music. Manic Street Preachers: Another band often cited as being heavily inspired by Felt's style. Girls and Christopher Owens: The lead singer of Girls, Christopher Owens, also acknowledges Felt's impact on his music. Sound characteristics: Felt's unique blend of jangly guitars, melancholic melodies, and introspective lyrics are considered key aspects that influenced later artists. #felt #1986 #foreverbreathesthelonelyword #sideone