''Box of Bongwater'' is a career-spanning four-disc

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of the band Bongwater, released on October 20, 1998 through

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. It contains almost all of the band's recorded output, including four studio albums, an EP, a single, and an edit of a compilation track. The tracks were completely remastered by Alan Douches and Kramer for their inclusion in the set.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the ''Box of Bongwater'' liner notes. ;Bongwater * Randolph A. Hudson III –

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* Kramer –

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* David Licht – drums,

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* Ann Magnuson – vocals * Dave Rick – guitar ;Production and additional personnel * Dave Bias – art direction * Alan Douches – remastering * Laurie Henzel – art direction *

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* Michael Macioce – photography * Jim Shaw – art direction

Release history

References

External links

''Box of Bongwater''
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(list of releases) {{DEFAULTSORT:Box of Bongwater 1998 compilation albums Albums produced by Kramer (musician) Bongwater (band) albums Shimmy Disc compilation albums