| The Strange Idols Pattern and Other Short Stories | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Felt |
| Cover: | strangefeltalbum.jpg |
| Released: | 26 October 1984 |
| Recorded: | 1984 |
| Genre: | Indie pop, jangle pop |
| Length: | 27:53 |
| Label: | Cherry Red |
| Producer: | John Leckie |
| Prev Title: | The Splendour of Fear |
| Prev Year: | 1984 |
| Next Title: | Ignite the Seven Cannons |
| Next Year: | 1985 |
The Strange Idols Pattern and Other Short Stories is the third album by English alternative rock band Felt, released in 1984 and produced by John Leckie. The album marked a departure from the introspective, guitar-led sound of their first two albums, with Lawrence's vocals becoming much more dominant in the mix along with a greater emphasis on pop melodies. The album also introduced a traditional drum kit to the band's sound, having previously relied on tom drums in the past.
Tracks 2, 4 and 7 are instrumental. "Sunlight Bathed the Golden Glow" is different from the single version. "Whirlpool Vision of Shame" is a re-recording of earlier single "My Face is on Fire", with new lyrics.
All songs written by Lawrence and Maurice Deebank. "Crucifix Heaven" was omitted from some reissues of the album.