Silverbeet_(album)

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Silverbeet (album)

1993 studio album by The Bats

Silverbeet is the fourth album by the New Zealand band the Bats, released in 1993.[1][2]

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The album was recorded from 15 November to 2 December 1992, at The Outpost in Stoughton, Massachusetts.[citation needed]

"Courage" was released as a CD single that included two additional non-album tracks and a reworked version of "Slow Alight". Silverbeet peaked at No. 26 on the New Zealand album charts.[3][4]

Critical reception

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The Washington Post wrote that "the album's melodies overshadow the lyrics, conveying an impression that's blithe and hopeful."[6] The Hamilton Spectator noted that "there are flashes of alternative favorites Inspiral Carpets and glimpses of Happy Mondays, but The Bats hold their own in terms of strong songwriting, even though their lyrics seem internal and uncertain."[7]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Robert Scott; all music is composed by The Bats/Robert Scott

Paul Kean has stated that the song "Slow Alight" on the album is actually named "Alight From The Rear".[3]

Personnel

  • Malcolm Grant - drums, cover art
  • Paul Kean - bass, vocals, piano (track 6), guitar (track 11)
  • Robert Scott - guitar, lead vocals, keyboards (tracks 1, 6 & 13)
  • Kaye Woodward - guitar, vocals, keyboards (track 5)

Also credited:

References

  1. [1]
    "The Bats Biography by Jason Ankeny". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  2. [2]
    McDonnell, Evelyn (August 1993). "Sound advice—Blow by Straitjacket Fits / Silverbeet by Bats / Bleeding Star by Jean-Paul Sartre Experience". Interview. 23 (8): 42.
  3. [3]
    "The Bats". The Bats.
  4. [4]
    "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz.
  5. [5]
    "Silverbeet Review by Ned Raggett". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  6. [6]
    Jenkins, Mark (23 July 1993). "New Zealanders Making Melodic". The Washington Post. p. N18.
  7. [7]
    Krewen, Nick (12 August 1993). "THE BATS/ Silverbeet". Ego. The Hamilton Spectator. p. 4.


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