Formed in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1982 by Robert Scott, bassist for the massively influential band The Clean, as an outlet for his songs when he thought The Clean had split for good. He became guitarist and prime vocalist, while ex-Toy Love member Paul Kean took on bass. Malcolm Grant became drummer and guitarist Kaye Woodward (Minisnap) provided the gleaming harmony vocals would come to be a defining presence in the band. Signing to New Zealand's hottest indie label of the era, Flying Nun, The Bats went on to release three EP’s, six albums and two compilations as well as numerous singles and videos. The Bats have amassed plenty of fans close to home and afar, particularly in USA.

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What is it about The Bats that we all know and love? Is it the fragile but determined vocals, the ringing psychedelic guitar jangle or the chunky rhythms that seem...