The Power of Pussy

The Power of Pussy is the third studio album by Bongwater, released in 1990 by Shimmy Disc. The album contains major college radio hits such as the title track, as well as favorites such as "Nick Cave Dolls" and "Folk Song," with covers of Dudley Moore's "Bedazzled" and "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" by The Weavers. In 1998, it was remastered by Alan Douches and Kramer for its inclusion in Box of Bongwater set.[4]

The Power of Pussy
Studio album by Bongwater
Released	1990 (1990)
Recorded	Noise New York (New York City, NY)
Genre	Experimental rock
Length	51:52
Label	Shimmy Disc
Producer	Kramer
Bongwater chronology
Too Much Sleep (1989) The Power of Pussy (1990) The Big Sell-Out (1992)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Mojo	[2]
Uncut	[3]

Track listing

Side one

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"The Power of Pussy"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	4:00
2.	"Great Radio"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	4:36
3.	"What If?"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	2:01
4.	"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" (The Weavers cover)	The Weavers	3:58
5.	"Chicken Pussy"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	1:40
6.	"White Rental Car Blues"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	2:19
7.	"Nick Cave Dolls"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	4:20
8.	"Bedazzled" (Dudley Moore cover)	Dudley Moore	2:53

Side two

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Obscene and Pornographic Art"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	3:19
2.	"Connie"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson, Dave Rick	2:37
3.	"What Kind of Man Reads Playboy?"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	2:23
4.	"I Need a New Tape"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	1:39
5.	"Women Tied Up in Knots"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	0:49
6.	"Junior"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson, Dave Rick	2:16
7.	"Mystery Hole"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	1:37
8.	"Time Is Coming"	Kramer, Ann Magnuson	2:03
9.	"Folk Song" (contains a sample from Roundabout by Yes)	Ann Magnuson	9:22

Personnel

Adapted from The Power of Pussy liner notes.[5]

Bongwater Kramer – vocals, instruments, engineering, production David Licht – drums, percussion Ann Magnuson – vocals Dave Rick – guitar

Production and additional personnel Tseng Kwong Chi – photography Sheena Dupuis – design Michael Macioce – photography Ron Paul – assistant engineer Fred Schneider – vocals (A1) Peter Stampfel – banjo (A4)

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format	Catalog
United States	1990	Shimmy Disc	CD, CS, LP	shimmy 040
Netherlands	1991		CD	SDE 9134

References

1. Raggett, Ned. "Bongwater: The Power of Pussy > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
2. columnist. "Bongwater: The Power of Pussy". Mojo. p. 118.
3. columnist. "Bongwater: The Power of Pussy". Uncut. p. 124.
4. Gehr, Richard; Pattyn, Jay (2007). "Bongwater". Trouser Press. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
5. The Power of Pussy (booklet). Bongwater. New York City, New York: Shimmy Disc. 1990.CS1 maint: others (link)

External links

• The Power Of Pussy at Discogs (list of releases)