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The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner

Ben Folds Five

Artist: Ben Folds Five
Label: 550 Music
Catalog number: 493312 5
Released: 1999
Country: Australia
Format: Album
Barcode: 9399700065244

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Why it matters

This record stands as a pivotal entry in the discography of Ben Folds Five, marking a departure from the group's previous sound. By focusing on a specific narrative framework, the collection offers listeners an introspective and thematic exploration that distinguishes it within their body of work.

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Tracklist

What’s on it

The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner has 30 tracks, about 1:09:15 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

1-1Narcolepsy5:24
Cello
Jane Scarpantoni
Flugelhorn
John Mark Painter
Violin
Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark Feldman
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-2Don't Change Your Plans5:11
Cello
Jane Scarpantoni
Flugelhorn
John Mark Painter
Violin
Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark Feldman
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-3Mess4:03
Cello
Jane Scarpantoni
Violin
Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark Feldman
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-4Magic4:02
Cello
Jane Scarpantoni
Violin
Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark Feldman
Written-By
Darren Jessee
1-5Hospital Song2:05
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-6Army3:25
Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone
Ken Mosher
Flugelhorn, Trombone
John Mark Painter
Tenor Saxophone
Paul Shapiro, Tom Maxwell
Trumpet
Frank London
Written-By
Anna Goodman, Ben Folds
1-7Your Redneck Past3:43
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-8Your Most Valuable Possession1:55
Written-By
Ben Folds, Caleb Southern, Darren Jessee, Dean Folds, Robert Sledge
1-9Regrets4:07
Cello
Jane Scarpantoni
Violin
Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark Feldman
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-10Jane2:42
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-11Lullabye3:53
Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone
Ken Mosher
Cello
Jane Scarpantoni
Tenor Saxophone
Tom Maxwell
Violin
Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark Feldman
Written-By
Ben Folds
1-12(Theme From) Dr. Pyser3:14
Cello
Jere Flint
Viola
Paul Murphy (5)
Violin
David Arenz, Ellie Arenz
Written-By
Ben Folds
2-1Intro To Emaline1:01
2-2Emaline3:49
Written-By
Ben Folds
2-3Intro To Steven's Last Night In Town0:11
2-4Steven's Last Night In Town5:20
Written-By
Ben Folds
2-5Intro To Brick0:07
2-6Brick4:36
Written-By
Ben Folds, Darren Jessee
2-7Who Is Reinhold Messner?1:10
Interviewer
Bruce Warren
2-8Do You Know Who The Real Reinhold Messner Is?1:03
Interviewer
Bruce Warren
2-9How Did Army Come About?1:07
2-10Are There Any Guest Performances On This Record?0:46
2-11How Did You Create Don't Change Your Plans?1:08
2-12Who Are Your Biggest Influences?1:18
2-13Darren - What Was The Inspiration For Magic?0:23
2-14Is There A Theme To This Record?0:52
2-15Mess Has A Great Rhythm0:39
2-16What's The Most Messed Up Thing ...0:59
2-17Will You Be Touring To Support This Record?0:18
2-18Is Your Redneck Past About Your Redneck Past?0:44

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Released in 1999 as the third and final studio album from the trio Ben Folds Five, The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner marked a significant stylistic departure for the band. Moving away from the high-energy, piano-driven pop of their previous records, the album embraced a more cinematic, melancholic, and experimental sound. Ben Folds composed the material with the intention of exploring themes of isolation and the dissolution of the band itself, crafting a narrative-heavy work that remains a cult favorite among fans of 1990s alternative rock.

The album's distinct title refers to the Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner, a metaphor chosen by Folds to represent the pursuit of seemingly impossible, solitary goals. While the band received critical acclaim for the album's sophisticated arrangements and intricate production, the commercial performance was modest compared to their breakout success. The project is often cited as a pivotal moment in the transition between the band's initial run and Folds' subsequent solo career, cementing its legacy as a complex, introspective piece of chamber pop.

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