AllMusic says:
“Felt’s other instrumental album, Train Above the City, was created without the involvement of frontman Lawrence (beyond the naming of the songs), but with Let the Snakes Crinkle Their Heads to Death Lawrence got in on the act, authoring or co-authoring nine of the ten brief instrumental tracks and playing guitar. Without a doubt the most minor, disposable record in Felt’s catalog, Let the Snakes… sounds like backing tracks awaiting vocal overdubs. No memorable melodies or interesting textures fill the void created by the absence of vocals, and as a result most of the compositions seem unfinished or simply unremarkable. Leave this one for the completists.”
Trouser Press says:
“Let the Snakes Crinkle Their Heads to Death, is a brief instrumental album that notably lacks a second guitarist. The pleasant but trivial collection consists of ten perky cuts (“Lawrence’s songs coloured in by Martin”) that rush by in less than nineteen minutes. Although one or two of the simple pieces hold to the group’s prior sound, most don’t; organ takes a prominent role and there’s little of the familiar instrumental blend.”
Bigger Splashes says:
“Let the Snakes Crinkle Their Heads to Death (an ambiguous, yet brilliant title, like all of their album and song titles) is a purely instrumental record, showcasing their musical capabilities without the need for vocal compliments (and a bold, ballsy, almost self-destructive move following their relatively successful attempt at commercialized music, Ignite the Seven Cannons – perhaps intentionally avoiding the fame that they were on the cusp of achieving at the time?). This album was forged around the juncture right after Maurice Deebank left the band, so I’d assume Lawrence and Martin Duffy are responsible for the compositions this time around. It’s an evocative piece of work and one of their best, although to say which Felt album is best – that’s like choosing a favorite child. A little on the short side, but suitably so, this is simply a collection of nice, quaint gems that can be taken at face value: good music.”
Felt
Let The Snakes Crinkle Their Heads To Death
(Creation, 1986)
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01. Song For William S. Harvey
02. Ancient City Where I Lived
03. The Seventeenth Century
04. The Palace
05. Indian Scriptures
06. The Nazca Plain
07. Jewel Sky
08. Viking Dress
09. Voyage To Illumination
10. Sapphire Mansions [MP3]
