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Too Much Sleep

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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.

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.

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.

adam and eve in the garden of eden, under the influence of hard apple cider, this is psych-O-delic afterglow music. if there were any justice at all, The Drum and Too Much Sleep woulda been Top Ten AM radio hits. if you love Galaxie 500, then ask ol' Santa to stuff this bad boy in yer stocking.

This CD must be heard, if simply for the hilarious cover of 13th Floor Elevator's tune "Splash". It sums up the Band's perspective as a whole in a unique fashion. But this is not the band's best album. That distinction falls to The Big Sell Out.