Daddy's Highway

VINYL FORMAT. One of the outstanding New Zealand albums of the 1980s, The Bats' 1987 debut album possesses a quietly powerful sound that immediately tugs the listener in. From the lo-fi pop hook of "North by North" through the gentle drone of "Tragedy," their quirky energy glows with shimmering harmonies, whispered vocals, reeling basslines and a sweet sense of despair. As catchy as it is thought-provoking, Daddy's Highway is full of the haunting beauty and bittersweet melodies for which the four-piece have become so loved.