Couchmaster by The Bats
If Couchmaster did one thing, it was cement The Bats as one of New Zealand's great bands.
Alongside that, this 1995 release, which has now been re-mastered by bassist Paul Kean, sees the band exploring and experimenting with the folkish-psychedlic pop they have become internationally renown for.
Couchmaster, their sixth album, shows a band that is far from resting, with tracks such as the excellent "Afternoon in Bed" - a song so perfecty balanced, so perfectly The Bats. Robert Scott's wistful lyrics and guitar/vocal hooks are all accompanied by brilliantly crafted songwriting that is always trying something different. Whether that be the electronic howls on 'Chain Home Low' or Woodward's lead vocals on 'Shoeshine', Couchmaster is an album full of intelligent pop music that refuses to sit still.
Tracklist
| 1. | Outside | 0:56 |
| 2. | Afternoon In Bed | 5:15 |
| 3. | Around You Like Snow | 2:42 |
| 4. | Work It Out | 2:50 |
| 5. | Train | 0:48 |
| 6. | Land 'O' Lakes | 3:46 |
| 7. | Chain Home Low | 3:02 |
| 8. | Supernova | 1:24 |
| 9. | Shoeshine | 3:45 |
| 10. | Crow Song | 6:07 |
| 11. | Smorgasboard | 1:36 |
| 12. | Knowledge Is Power | 4:08 |
| 13. | It's Happening To You | 3:06 |
| 14. | Lost Weekend | 2:46 |
| 15. | For The Ride | 3:46 |
| 16. | Out Of Bounds | 3:30 |
| 17. | Down To Me | 3:15 |
Credits
Band Members: Robert Scott, Kaye Wodward, Paul Kean, Malcolm Grant
License
All rights reserved.
The Bats have been active with the same line-up since New Year's Eve 1982. They've released 10 albums, have regularly toured in their home country of New Zealand (where they are based) USA, EU, UK and Australia. This site features some of The Bats rare releases along with side project Minisnap, featuring Kaye Woodward's songs and various other bits and pieces. Click covers to try, buy and share