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]
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
All lyrics are written by Robert Scott; all music is composed by The Bats/Robert Scott
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Courage"
4:05
2.
"Sighting The Sound"
3:41
3.
"Too Much"
3:02
4.
"Slow Alight"
3:41
5.
"Valley Floor"
3:31
6.
"Love Floats Two"
5:00
7.
"Green"
3:55
8.
"No Time For Your Kind"
3:29
9.
"Straight on Home"
4:14
10.
"Before The Day"
3:38
11.
"Stay Away"
3:56
12.
"Drive Me Some Boars"
3:41
13.
"Half Way To Nowhere"
5:17
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)