Too Much Sleep

Bongwater | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 27, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shimmy Disc
• ASIN: B0000010M3
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,512 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as smelly as the name suggests, June 27, 2002

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Jeff Topham "jtopham" (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Much Sleep (Audio CD)

Actor Ann Magnuson and gonzo musician Kramer teamed up to provide some of the most hilarious and original music of the 90s. Found sounds, manipulated tapes, pop culture references, and readings of what sound like Magnuson's dreams float over the pot-stoked mayhem of Kramer's music, which ranges from the shimmeringly beautiful and trancelike "Psychedelic Sewing Room" to the hilarious and manic cover of Roky Erikson's "Splash 1." Chock full of idiosyncracy, humor, and a whimsical irony leavened with just enough earnestness to keep you from dismissing it as a joke.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars uniquely interesting, September 4, 2000

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Michael Zerella - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Much Sleep (Audio CD)

Bongwater, as the name suggests, could certainly be placed in the "trippy" category. However, this music is far from juvenile weirdness. There is some serious talent and creativity here, with more than a little wit and social commentary. The musical tracks are very diverse and mostly excellent, ranging from simple and happy to complex and serious. The spoken tracks are very engaging, with Ann Magnusen relating her dreams and conversations. I like it a lot, and those who enjoy non-traditional pop music will, too.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "is this as good as you say?", March 21, 2000

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Altgeld Lunt (nowheres) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Too Much Sleep (Audio CD)

yes, it is. Ann and Kramer are two very brilliant people who got together before they blew up to make wonderful records to listen to while trying to figure out if life is worth living. It's all crab grass and clover. Or something. Aw, the heck with it...don't forget were nothing yet but bongwater.