"What a Beautiful Noise" is the 1997 debut album by The Bates, released on Violent Record. It captured the band's signature blend of garage rock and punk energy.
- The album was recorded at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne.
- Violent Record was a small independent label focused on releasing local punk and alternative music.
- The album received moderate airplay on independent radio stations in Australia.
The Bates were a punk band from Australia, best known for their energetic live shows and raw sound. At the time of "What a Beautiful Noise," they were a relatively new act on the burgeoning Australian punk scene.
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