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Too Much Sleep

Bongwater

1989 · Electronic, Rock

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Too Much Sleep by Bongwater

Too Much Sleep is a Rock album by Bongwater, originally released in 1989. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked.

About

Too Much Sleep is the second album by the experimental college rock/art rock band Bongwater. It was released in 1989. In 1998, the album was remastered by Alan Douches and Kramer for its inclusion in Box of Bongwater set. Most of the songs are written by Mark Kramer and Ann Magnuson with some exceptions. "Talent Is a Vampire," "The Bad Review," and "Ill Fated Lovers Go Time Tripping" were written by Kramer, Magnuson, and Dave Rick. The title track was written strictly by Kramer, while "One So Black" was written by former King Missile member Dogbowl. Notable cover tunes include "The Drum" written by Peter Blegvad and Anthony Moore, "Why Are We Sleeping?" by Kevin Ayers, and "Splash 1" by the 13th Floor Elevators, one of two Roky Erickson covers with which Bongwater made themselves famous. Music videos were created for the songs "The Drum", "Why Are We Sleeping" and "Psychedelic Sewing Room", all directed by Brad Dunning.

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Tracklist

  1. 1The Living End2:40
  2. 2The Drum4:25
  3. 3Mr. & Mrs. Hell3:24
  4. 4Too Much Sleep3:39
  5. 5Talent Is A Vampire5:45
  6. 6The Bad Review1:50
  7. 7Ill Fated Lovers Go Time Tripping1:52
  8. 8Psychedelic Sewing Room4:22
  9. 9Splash 12:19
  10. 10He Loved The Weather4:07
  11. 11Teena Stays The Same2:33
  12. 12One Hand On The Road3:15
  13. 13Then The Babies Return3:29
  14. 14Why Are We Sleeping3:58
  15. 15Khomeini Died Tonight1:58
  16. 16One So Black5:04
  17. 17No Trespassing4:23

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Art Rock
  • holographic
  • chaotic
  • psychedelic

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

On back cover:
Produced & Engineered by Kramer at Noise New York, 1989
Special thanks to Missy, Manly, Mark and Macioce

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Ann MagnusonLEAD VOCALS LEAD VOCALS, LYRICS BY MUSICIAN, LEAD VOCALS, LYRICS BY
  • Coby BattyFRENCH HORN MUSICIAN, FRENCH HORN
  • Dave RickLEAD GUITAR MUSICIAN, LEAD GUITAR
  • KramerINSTRUMENTS, MUSIC BY, BACKING VOCALS
  • Chris CochraneFEATURING
  • Davey WilliamsFEATURING
  • Fred FrithFEATURING
  • Samm BennettFEATURING

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