I really have enjoyed the "Recognize" cd. The lyrics are fun and clean. You can sing along to the great vocals. The music is awsome you can dance to it or just sit and relax to it. My favorite song is Everyone's Ingenue. It along with the rest of the cd is very passionate. I have seen Bat Country perform and they sound equally great live. Is it live or memorex? You will not be disappointed with buying this cd. It has exceeded my expectations.
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Great, Super and A must have in your CD collection !!! You have to RECOGNIZE is a GREAT CD. Tonight We Rock & Roll is a new anthem for all to injoy, Sucka is a lot of fun and Excommunication, Henry V, are just Awesome. This CD is a must Have !!!
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From the opening chords of Excommunication, to the epic Henry V, to my favorite, Rediscover Love, Bat Country ropes you into their world of fun and cool.  Who says they don't make great pop music the way they used to?  And if you're that who, why haven't you found Bat Country?  They just may single-handedly restore your faith in music's ability to make you smile.  The range of lead vocalist, Norm Kelsey, is rock-star excellent -- who's looking for operatic technique on great pop music like this? -- running the gamut from the depths of Rediscover Love to party-leading on Sucka.  The band is the perfect backdrop for Norm's vocals.  They provide just the right mix of rock and soul paradigm, with technique and flair to spare.  This is the band the Beatles wish they were.  Well, ok, maybe I have to retract that.  But this band is so good.  More than just having a good beat that you can dance to, they wear their influences on their collective sleeve on this record without losing their identity.  Sounding familiar and fresh all at once, they have dashes of Kravitz, Stones, Prince, and Beatles, classic rock, hip hop, '70's funk, and modern soul all thrown into the bouillabaise.  Great solos.  Great rhythm section.  Great hooks and melodies.  Great songwriting.  Classic tunes of heartbreak, hope, and fun with a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek.  In a collection of over 3000 discs, this one is getting a workout in my CD player, and I imagine it will for quite awhile!
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This latest Bat Country release is really sensational!  The material is very hook-driven, alternating between smooth pop and driving rock.  Favorite tracks are Supermodels With Gatling Guns, Rediscover Love, and Henry V, though all the songs are memorable.  You will find yourself singing along with the Bats after just one listen.  Very Highly Recommended!
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