[2] "They are very cool animals, self-possessed, and they've been potent mystical symbols throughout time", explained front-person Grog to the music industry trade press, "which we thought reflected the power of this band".
[5] Flinch submitted the demo for "Days" for inclusion on the cult Volume 12 compilation magazine, alongside notable debut cuts from acts such as Garbage and Catatonia.
[2] Adding a further two musicians at the end of 1995, Ted Garcia on guitar and Steve Drew on drums, helped the line-up for Feline solidify[8] as a handful of demos were recorded for what now had become Grog's second band.
[2] In June 1996, Feline signed a major worldwide deal with Chrysalis Records, a subsidiary of EMI, thanks to Flinch being spotted years earlier by label boss Gordon Biggins while he was an A+R rep at Colombia.
[1] Feline recorded the bulk of their debut album, Save Your Face, over three weeks in December 1996 at Olympic Studios in London, England, with producer David M. Allen, known for his work on The Cure's Disintegration and Wish.
[1] On 4 August 1997, Feline's debut single "Just As You Are" was released in the UK, backed with b-sides "Highway", "Shape Changing" and "Two Minds", on CD maxi and 7" vinyl.
[11] In October, Save Your Face was released in Japan with three additional bonus tracks ( "Highway", "Shape Changing" from the debut single and one exclusive titled "Germaine").
[12] At the start of 1998, Feline recorded new material self-produced by Drew ("Drama Queen" and "Bad Habit"), which were both mixed by Chris Sheldon, who also remixed "Sun In My Eyes", "Fantasy World" and "Can't Help Myself".
[13] In March, Feline toured the UK with Radiator in support of Catherine Wheel, where "Can't Help Myself" was included on a three-track sampler given to the first 50 people in line at each show.
[10] Feline supported the release of the single with further tour dates with Carrie, and an appearance at Italy's Beach Bum festival in July alongside Marilyn Manson, Cornershop and Asian Dub Foundation.