In 1985, for the recording of their fourth album, keyboard player Martin Duffy was added and Marco Thomas became bassist. Ignite the Seven Cannons was produced by Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins and featured Elizabeth Fraser on the single “Primitive Painters”. The song reached the top of the UK independent singles chart. Deebank departed for good soon after, prompting a shift in Felt’s sound with Duffy’s keyboards becoming more central. The lead guitar position would subsequently be filled by an ever-changing succession of players.
Recording of Ignite the Seven Cannons with Martin Duffy and Marco Thomas
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