''Too Much Sleep'' is the second album by the experimental college rock/

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band Bongwater. It was released in 1989. In 1998, the album was

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ed by Alan Douches and Kramer for its inclusion in ''

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'' set. Most of the songs are written by Mark Kramer and

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with some exceptions. "Talent Is a Vampire," "The Bad Review," and "Ill Fated Lovers Go Time Tripping" were written by Kramer, Magnuson, and

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. 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

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, one of two

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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.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the ''Too Much Sleep'' liner notes. ;Bongwater * Kramer – vocals,

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, engineering, production *

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–

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, percussion *

– vocals *

– guitar ;Production and additional personnel *Coby Batty – French horn *Michael Macioce – photography * Jim Shaw –

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Release history

Legacy

Electric Six covered "The Living End". Their version was released as B-side on the single Gay Bar.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Too Much Sleep 1989 albums Albums produced by Kramer (musician) Bongwater (band) albums Shimmy Disc albums