Compiletely Bats by The Bats
Re-issued for the first time since 1990 a compilation of one of Flying Nun’s most acclaimed and loved indie pop pioneers, The Bats.
Originally released on cassette in 1987, Compiletely Bats gathers to- gether this great New Zealand band’s first three EPs – ‘By Night’ (1984), ‘And Here Is “Music for the Fireside’ (1985) and 1986’s ‘Made Up in Blue’.
Tracklist
| 1. | Made Up In Blue | 4:01 |
| 2. | Neighbours | 3:13 |
| 3. | Chicken Bird Run | 2:52 |
| 4. | Jeweller's Heart | 3:23 |
| 5. | I Go Wild | 2:41 |
| 6. | Blindfold | 3:02 |
| 7. | Mad On You | 2:35 |
| 8. | By Night | 2:32 |
| 9. | Earwig | 2:50 |
| 10. | Claudine | 3:16 |
| 11. | United Airways | 2:05 |
| 12. | Man In The Moon | 3:10 |
| 13. | Trouble In This Town | 2:45 |
| 14. | Joe's Again | 3:00 |
| 15. | Offside | 3:05 |
| 16. | My Way | 3:00 |
| 17. | Calm Before The Storm | 2:44 |
| 18. | Candidate | 3:29 |
| 19. | Block of Wood (Demo 1) | 5:24 |
| 20. | Block of Wood (Demo 2) | 1:42 |
| 21. | Daddy's Highway (Drum Machine) | 5:05 |
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The Bats have been active with the same line-up since New Year's Eve 1982. They've released 11 albums have regularly toured in their home country of New Zealand (where they are based) USA, EU, UK and Australia. This site features some of The Bats rare releases along with side project Minisnap, featuring Kaye Woodward's songs and various other bits and pieces. Click covers to try, buy and share.
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