THE BATS
THE BATS
Perennial provedores of twisted wistful folk, psychedelic rock and bouncy twee pop
The fact that The Bats have been together in an unchanged line-up for thirty-eight years is remarkable. Guitarist, singer and primary songwriter Robert Scott claims it’s the longest unchanged band line-up in New Zealand history, and I’m yet to find any evidence that calls his impressive claim into dispute.
Some detractors accuse The Bats of continuing to sound the same, but they are missing the point. The Bats have a unique style and sound that has been hugely influential worldwide over many decades. In the case of this wonderful band, the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” suits them perfectly.
