Made Up in Blue
Made Up in Blue is a 1986 EP by New Zealand indie rock group The Bats.
| Made Up in Blue | ||||
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | December 1985 Point Studio in London | |||
| Genre | Dunedin sound, indie pop, alternative rock | |||
| Label | Flying Nun | |||
| Producer | The Bats John Milton | |||
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Recording and release
In 1985, The Bats were touring Britain and Germany, including playing support for Alex Chilton. They recorded the Made Up in Blue EP at the 24 track Point Studio in London in December 1985.
'Made Up in Blue' was the first single ever released in the U.K. by Flying Nun.[1] It was awarded 'Single of the Week' by the influential British magazine, NME.[2]
Additional releases
In 1990, Flying Nun released the first three Bats EPs as Compiletely Bats. The three tracks from Made Up in Blue were also added to the 2010 reissue of the band's debut album, Daddy's Highway.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Made Up in Blue" | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Trouble in This Town" | 2:25 |
| 3. | "Mad on You" | 2:30 |
Personnel
- Malcolm Grant - drums
- Paul Kean - bass, backing vocals
- Robert Scott - guitar, lead vocals
- Kaye Woodward - guitar, backing vocals[3]
References
- Kean, Paul. "The Bats: Media Update February 2009" (PDF). Pocket Music. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- Hogg, Colin. "Flying Nun Records - The Bats". Flying Nun Records. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- http://www.discogs.com/Bats-Made-Up-In-Blue/release/807996
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