Free All the Monsters
The Bats
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Long Halls | The Bats | 4:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Simpletons | The Bats | 3:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Free All the Monsters | The Bats | 2:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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See Right Through Me | The Bats | 4:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It's Not the Same | The Bats | 3:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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In the Subway | The Bats | 3:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fingers of Dawn | The Bats | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Spacejunk | The Bats | 4:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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On the Bank | The Bats | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Canopy | The Bats | 2:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When the Day Comes | The Bats | 3:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Getting Over You | The Bats | 1:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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iTunes Review
It’s truly remarkable that New Zealand’s Bats retain their original lineup after 30 years (though there are long gaps in their timeline), and it's even more remarkable that Free All the Monsters is one of their best works. It’s difficult to say “the best ever,” because The Bats' earlier work—so unique and groundbreaking at the time—still resonates strongly. Perhaps it’s safest to say that Free All the Monsters is a superb culmination of all that's come before: the longing in Robert Scott’s voice, the electric and acoustic guitars that jingle-jangle, the compositions that embed the mellowest of hooks (utterly annoyance-free), the winsome sweetness of Kaye Woodward’s harmonizing vocals. It all comes together in a beautiful record. Certain tracks sparkle with classic Bats-isms; the bittersweet melodies and lyrics of “Simpletons” and “It’s Not the Same” make the heart pound. The dark, loping guitars on “In the Subway” are fueled by a propulsive snare drum with urgent insistence, while the title track is a spirit-freeing ballad with a soaring chorus.
Customer Reviews
Kiwi pop at it's best
I have been listening to the bats for the past 15 years,they put out quality records,one after the other. This band is really under the radar,as far as influence,and musician ship. this is there best album in years. It just flows.spacejunk,in the subway,are great tracks.This album is right up there with daddys highway,and has the tempo of silverbeet.It's a shame this is a band that hardly gets recognized for there overall package. Great strumming kiwi pop at its best. r.i.y.l. : the clean.... the chills. the feelies,galaxie 500,the verlaines.
Biography
Formed: 1982 in Christchurch, New Zealand
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By The Bats
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North By North | Daddy's Highway | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Around You Like Snow | Couchmaster | 2:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Calm Before the Storm | Daddy's Highway | 2:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Flowers & Trees | At the National Grid | 4:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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We Do Not Kick | At the National Grid | 2:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Things | At the National Grid | 2:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Block of Wood | Daddy's Highway | 3:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Batty Bat | Sesame Street: Songs from the Street, Vol. 4 | 2:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Made Up In Blue | Daddy's Highway | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Treason | Daddy's Highway | 2:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Pop, Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Rock, Adult Alternative, World, Australia
- Released: Oct 25, 2011
- ℗ 2011 Flying Nun
