Pretty Songs & Ugly Stories
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Pretty Songs & Ugly Stories is the second solo album by Ann Magnuson
which was originally released in December 2006 on Asphodel Records. It was produced, co-written, and arranged by Ann's long time collaborator and musical director, Kristian Hoffman
. Some of the musical guests include Rufus Wainwright
, David Weiss on musical saw, D. J. Bonebrake, and the Chapin Sisters
.
Ann Magnuson
Ann Magnuson is an American actress, performance artist, and nightclub performer who first gained prominence in the 1985 film Desperately Seeking Susan...
which was originally released in December 2006 on Asphodel Records. It was produced, co-written, and arranged by Ann's long time collaborator and musical director, Kristian Hoffman
Kristian Hoffman
Kristian Hoffman is an American musician. His sister is writer Nina Kiriki Hoffman.-History:Singer/songwriter Kristian Hoffman first emerged during the late 1970s as songwriter and keyboardist for New York City cult favorite the Mumps, and was also an active figure in the No Wave, performing...
. Some of the musical guests include Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. He has recorded six albums of original music, EPs, and tracks on compilations and film soundtracks.-Early years:...
, David Weiss on musical saw, D. J. Bonebrake, and the Chapin Sisters
Chapin Sisters
The Chapin Sisters are an American folk pop musical group consisting of sisters Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin, and formerly their half-sister Jessica Craven. Abigail and Lily are daughters of folk singer Tom Chapin and nieces of the late singer-songwriter Harry Chapin...
.
Track listing
- "Falling For An Actor"
- "Art Professor"
- "Disassociation"
- "I Met An Astronaut"
- "Sky's a-Cryin'"
- "The Picture on My Dentist's Wall"
- "Hey There Little Miss Pussy Pants"
- "Full of Fuck"
- "Just A Guy"
- "Whatever Happened to New York?"
- "Old Enuf 2 B Yer Mom"
- "Is This Heaven?"
- "Cynical Girl"
- "What is Pretty?"