What makes Let the Snakes Crinkle Their Heads to Death by Felt notable?

The album is notable for its critical reception, with publications like NME praising its experimental sound. It helped solidify Felt's reputation as pioneers in the indie music landscape, influencing a wave of alternative bands that followed in the late '80s and early '90s. Released in January 1986, 'Let the Snakes Crinkle Their Heads to Death' was Felt's fifth studio album. At this point, the band had established itself as a key player in the alternative rock scene, following their acclaimed 1985 release 'Poem of the River'. This album continued their trajectory towards greater abstraction and artistic exploration.