The Museum of Imaginary Animals

• Artist: Pram
• Rating:
• Release Date: September 12, 2000
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

It's true that Pram has shared the same bubbly, French-pop sound of Stereolab and Broadcast. But that's where the similarities end. A few cuts into The Museum of Imaginary Animals, the seven-piece band -- which includes the recent addition of ex-Broadcast drummer Steve Perkins, no less -- makes a beautiful departure into a surreal journey of sound. Rosie Cuckston's reserved vocals help, but it's Pram's original combination of devices (flute, trumpet, and theremin, to name a few) that occasionally evoke an aquatic atmosphere, not unlike Meddle-era Pink Floyd. Like the imaginary creature on the album's back cover, this fifth full-length from Pram is certainly mythical. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
The Owl Service	Pram	Pram	(4:13)
Bewitched	Pram	Pram	(4:24)
Mother of Pearl	Pram	Pram	(5:09)
Narwhal	Pram	Pram	(4:04)
A History of Ice	Pram	Pram	(4:02)
The Mermaids' Hotel	Pram	Pram	(4:01)
Cat's Cradle	Pram	Pram	(5:37)
A Million Bubbles Burst	Pram	Pram	(4:30)
Picture Box	Pram	Pram	(1:28)
Play of the Waves	Pram	Pram	(7:26)

Credits

Pram (Main Performer)

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