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Review: Felt were formed at the end of the 1970s by Lawrence Hayward as a shining emblem of the burgeoning indie pop movement. The majority of the Warwickshire band's early music came out on Cherry Red before they eventually signed to Creation for the second half of their tenure. There's a brittle fragility to the sound of their breakout years which is beautifully captured on this compilation, gathering together works recorded and released between 1981 and 1985. If you're unfamiliar with this nugget from the UK's indie legacy, then this is the perfect way to familiarise yourself.

Review: Bubblegum Perfume is a newly reissued album from cult 80s indie outfit Felt. It goes on a nice pink coloured vinyl and is a perfect primer for anyone looking to get into this band and its vast back catalogue. It first came on Cherry Records in 1990 at a time when guitarist Maurice Deebank quit and rejoined the band multiple times. He had always planned to release 10 albums and 10 singles and they are all drawn upon for this compilation which captures those peak years perfectly.