Felt - Primitive Painters

A few words about English indie rock act Felt, which has got a quite unusual background and history. This band ( active in years 1979 – 1989 ) was founded and led from its start to its end by guy named simply Lawrence. A classic line-up which was responsible for their the most successful album „Ignite The Seven Cannons and Set Sail For The Sun” ( 1985, Cherry Red BRED 65) and single „Primitive Painters” (1985, Cherry Red - 12 Cherry 89) consisted of Lawrence (vocals, guitars), Maurice Deebank (guitars), Martin Duffy (keyboards), Marco Thomas (bass) and Gary Ainge (drums). Especially the single „Primitive Painters” produced by Robin Guthrie and featured Elizabeth Frazer ( both of Cocteau Twins) has achieved quite a big success reaching in September’1985 the top spot on The UK Indie Chart and staying there for two weeks. Lawrence disbanded Felt in 1989 announcing that his intention was to release ten singles and ten albums in ten years so when he’s done that it’s time to make an end to this act.