The Splendour of Fear
Felt · 1984
30 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock
Atmospheric soundscapes blend with melancholic melodies, creating an introspective journey through alternative rock's early experimental phases.
Top tracks — play these first
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Red Indians — This opening track sets a haunting tone with its evocative lyrics and layered instrumentation, encapsulating the album's overall mood.
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The World Is as Soft as Lace — With delicate melodies and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies Felt's ability to blend vulnerability with beauty in their songwriting.
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The Stagnant Pool — This lengthy piece showcases the band's experimental tendencies, as it builds atmosphere through repetitive motifs that invite deep listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric soundscapes and melancholic melodies create a cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- Each song features extended instrumental sections, allowing for atmospheric build-ups and introspective moments.
- The vocals are often layered with echo effects, blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out as the focal point.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Optimist and the Poet
A pivotal shift in perspective occurs when the speaker directly confronts contrasting viewpoints on life and art.
This moment demonstrates a structural choice that emphasizes tension between optimism and pessimism, encapsulating one of the album's central themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red Indians 6:15
- 2 The World Is as Soft as Lace 4:09
- 3 The Optimist and the Poet 3:44
- 4 Mexican Bandits 3:51
- 5 The Stagnant Pool 8:29
- 6 A Preacher in New England 4:18
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