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Stephen Malkmus – Black Book (2001) | Track profile | Dork

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Stephen Malkmus

Black Book

Release date: 24th January 2001

From Stephen Malkmus

Track 1

4:23

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About This Track

"Black Book" is a track by Stephen Malkmus, from the album Stephen Malkmus, released 24th January 2001. The track is 4:23 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Black Book

Offer your trust to a friend who is not what he says
And you know when you're dry, what you're thinkin'
Trout in the brook, you're about to get hooked
To a greedy false un-Catholic knave

The black book you took
Was permanently diversified
Cousin why, cousin why, cousin why
The black book you took
Was permanently diversified
Cousin why, cousin why, cousin why

I took the locomotive to Kreutzberg
Passed through the scenery
And passengers got on that train, too
And they really surprised me when they said

"The black book you took
Was permanently diversified
Cousin why, cousin why, cousin why
The black book you took
Was permanently diversified
Cousin why, cousin why, cousin why"

I've got some friends
But I got some enemies too
And yes, I got some people in between
People just like you

The black book you took
Was permanently diversified
Cousin why, cousin why, cousin why
The black book you took
Was permanently diversified
Cousin why, cousin why, cousin why

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Album

Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus

24th January 2001

Track number

1

Release year

2001

1Black Book
4:23
2Phantasies
2:40
3Jo Jo
4:01
4Church
3:20

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Stephen Malkmus
Producer: Clarence Skiboots
Engineer: Jeff Saltzman
Bass: Joanna Bolme, Stephen Malkmus
Drums: John Moen
Background Vocals: Heather Larimer, Joanna Bolme, John Moen
Engineered At: FutureRhythm, Jackpot! Recording Studio, Supernatural Sound
Graphic Design: Neil Gust
Layout: Neil Gust
Lead Guitar: Stephen Malkmus
Lead Vocals: Stephen Malkmus
Manufacturer: WEA Mfg. (Olyphant, PA)
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi
Mixing Engineer: Jeff Saltzman
Percussion: Heather Larimer, John Moen
Photography: Moses Berkson
Produced At: FutureRhythm, Jackpot! Recording Studio, Supernatural Sound
Recording Engineer: Jeff Saltzman