Ignite the Seven Cannons
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| Studio album by Felt | ||||
| Released | 20 September 1985 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie pop, dream pop | |||
| Length | 36:29 | |||
| Label | Cherry Red | |||
| Producer | Robin Guthrie | |||
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Ignite the Seven Cannons is the fourth album by English alternative rock band Felt, released in 1985.
The album was produced by Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins. His bandmate Elizabeth Fraser features prominently as backing vocalist on "Primitive Painters" which became Felt's most successful single, reaching the top of the UK independent singles chart. Tracks 6, 8, 9 and 11 are instrumental.
Track listing
All songs written by Lawrence and Maurice Deebank, except where noted. Track 8 was retitled "Elegance" on some reissues.
- "My Darkest Light Will Shine" – 2:56
- "The Day the Rain Came Down" – 2:31
- "Scarlet Servants" – 3:39
- "I Don't Know Which Way to Turn" – 2:47
- "Primitive Painters" – 6:02
- "Textile Ranch" – 2:58
- "Black Ship in the Harbour" – 2:59
- "Elegance of an Only Dream" (Deebank) – 5:18
- "Serpent Shade" (Lawrence) – 2:09
- "Caspian See" – 2:03
- "Southern State Tapestry" – 3:10
Personnel
- Felt
- Lawrence – guitar, vocals
- Maurice Deebank – lead guitar
- Marco Thomas – bass guitar
- Martin Duffy – keyboards, backing vocals (tracks 2, 7, and 10)
- Gary Ainge – drums
- Additional personnel
- Elizabeth Fraser – backing vocals (tracks 2 and 5)
- Robin Guthrie – production
