Too Much Sleep
Bongwater · 1989
59 min · 17 tracks
Eclectic noise rock steeped in surrealism, blending playful dissonance with darkly humorous lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Much Sleep — The title track exemplifies Bongwater's unique blend of humor and existential themes, featuring a catchy melody wrapped in a haze of distortion.
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Mr. & Mrs. Hell — This track stands out with its haunting vocal delivery and vivid imagery, encapsulating the album's surrealist aesthetic.
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Khomeini Died Tonight — A provocative commentary on political events, this song showcases the band's willingness to engage with controversial topics through a lens of dark humor.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's eclectic sound and unconventional structures create a distinctive experience within the alternative rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt shifts in tempo and dynamics, with tracks often transitioning from quiet, introspective moments to chaotic noise.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more freeform arrangements.
- Lyrically, the tracks blend surreal imagery with dark humor, creating a disjointed narrative that challenges listener expectations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Living End 2:40
- 2 The Drum 4:25
- 3 Mr. & Mrs. Hell 3:24
- 4 Too Much Sleep 3:39
- 5 Talent Is a Vampire 5:45
- 6 The Bad Review 1:51
- 7 Ill Fated Lovers Go Time Tripping 1:52
- 8 Psychedelic Sewing Room 4:22
- 9 Splash 1 2:19
- 10 He Loved the Weather 4:06
- 11 Teena Stays the Same 2:33
- 12 One Hand on the Road 3:15
- 13 Then the Babies Return 3:29
- 14 Why Are We Sleeping 3:58
- 15 Khomeini Died Tonight 1:58
- 16 One So Black 5:04
- 17 No Trespassing 4:24
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