Felt: The Enigmatic 80s Band Reissued

Felt, a significant yet often overlooked 1980s UK band, is experiencing a resurgence with a complete reissue of their catalog. Led by Lawrence (née Hayward), the band meticulously released 10 singles and 10 albums over a decade, adhering to their own artistic vision.

Throughout their career, Felt consistently diverged from prevailing musical styles. While the underground embraced post-punk and the charts featured New Pop, Felt crafted shimmering, intricate pop. Later, as indie gained traction, they explored Hammond organ-driven rock. Post-Acid House, they ventured into cocktail jazz and autumnal folk-inspired sounds.

This year, Cherry Red is reissuing all of Felt's albums, including previously out-of-print works. Reissues of 'Crumbling the Antiseptic Beauty' and 'The Splendour of Fear' have already been released. Their Cherry Red classics 'The Strange Idols Pattern and Other Short Stories' and 'Ignite the Seven Cannons' are scheduled for release next week, with the remaining catalog to follow.

The reissue campaign commenced with 'Stains on a Decade,' a compilation of singles, B-sides, and EP tracks selected by Lawrence. This collection offers an introduction to the band's work and includes unique tracks not appearing on the album reissues.