The Power of Pussy

by Bongwater

The Power of Pussy cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Shimmy-Disc
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:59
  • Community rating: 3.59/5 from 7 ratings

Artists on this release: Dave Rick, David Licht, Peter Stampfel, Fred Schneider, Kramer, Ann Magnuson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A chaotic tapestry of psychedelic folk, abrasive rock, and biting spoken-word satire, this Shimmy-Disc release heavily critiques the music industry and patriarchal culture. Ann Magnuson's commanding vocal performances cut through Kramer's surreal, sample-heavy production.

Genres

Descriptors: satirical, lo-fi, vulgar, sampling, parody, folk, experimental, female-vocals, spoken-word

Tracklist

  1. The Power of Pussy (4:00)
  2. Great Radio (4:36)
  3. What is? (2:01)
  4. Kisses Sweeter than Wine (3:58)
  5. Chicken Pussy (1:40)
  6. White Rental Car Blues (2:19)
  7. Nick Cave Dolls (4:20)
  8. Bedazzled (2:53)
  9. Obscene & Pornographic Art (3:19)
  10. Connie (2:37)
  11. What Kind of Man Reads Playboy? (2:23)
  12. I Need a New Tape (1:39)
  13. Woman Tied up in Knots (0:49)
  14. Junior (2:16)
  15. Mystery Hole (1:37)
  16. Time is Coming (2:03)
  17. Folk Song (9:22)

Credits

  • Bongwater - primary artist
  • Eddie Gorodetsky - advisor [spiritual advisor]
  • Dave Rick - lead guitar, written-by
  • David Licht - percussion
  • Ann Magnuson - vocals, written-by
  • Dudley Moore - written-by
  • Joel Newman - written-by
  • Paul Campbell - written-by

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