Bats and Mice features 3/4 of Sleepytime Trio (Ben Davis. Jonathan Fuller, Dave Nesmith). After nearly one year of the other Sleepytime member (Drew Ringo) having moved to the west coast, the remainder of Sleepytime decided it was time to begin playing together. In the meantime, Jonathan had started Engine Down, Dave began the Rah Bras, and Ben tri-founded Milemarker. Longtime friends, the three decided that, despite the distance between the three of them, they must continue playing together. As no surprise, they continue to pummel us with intriguing and intense musicianship.

This CDep features three songs crafted in a softer, less abrasive mannor than the members' former band, crafted with more attention to vocal melody and space. Almost subdued, but surprisingly powerful, this CD is guarenteed to find its place in heavy rotation among the lovers of the same style of piano and melody that create bands like Three Mile Pilot, Radiohead, and Sunny Day Real Estate.