'Bobbie's a Girl' is a quieter affair than fans may associate with the pioneer of New Zealand indie rock. 'I tended to shy away from too much guitar playing for a point of difference and to mix things up for myself a little', Kilgour remarked. Largely missing the jangly distortion of Kilgour's other work, the album's ten songs exude a hazy warmth, with a light psychedelia that recalls '60s outfits like The Byrds and The Velvet Underground.