Tracklist

1	Narcolepsy	5:24
2	Don't Change Your Plans	5:11
3	Mess	4:03
4	Magic	4:02
5	Hospital Song	2:05
6	Army	3:25
7	Your Redneck Past	3:43
8	Your Most Valuable Possession	1:55
9	Regrets	4:07
10	Jane	2:42
11	Lullabye	3:53

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
• Recorded At – Sound City Studios
• Recorded At – Grandmaster Studios
• Recorded At – Water Music
• Recorded At – RPM Studios

Credits

• Arranged By [Strings] – John Mark Painter
• Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Ken Mosher (tracks: 6, 11)
• Cello – Jane Scarpantoni (tracks: 1, 2 3, 4, 9, 11)
• Edited By – Roger Lian
• Flugelhorn – John Mark Painter (tracks: 1, 2, 6)
• Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
• Mixed By – Andy Wallace
• Performer [Ben Folds Five Are] – Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, Robert Sledge
• Producer, Recorded By – Caleb Southern
• Tenor Saxophone – Paul Shapiro (tracks: 6), Tom Maxwell (tracks: 6, 11)
• Trumpet – Frank London (tracks: 6)
• Valve Trombone – John Mark Painter (tracks: 6)
• Violin – Antoine Silverman (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11), Lorenza Ponce (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11), Mark Feldman (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11)
• Written-By – Anna Goodman (tracks: 11), Ben Folds (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11), Caleb Southern (tracks: 8), Darren Jessee (tracks: 3, 8), Dean Folds (tracks: 8), Robert Sledge (tracks: 8)

Notes

High size gatefold cardboard sleeve with biography printed inside.

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
B 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(LP, Album)	550 Music	B 69808	US	1999
BK 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album, Club)	550 Music	BK 69808	US	1999
493312 5	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(2xCD, Album, Ltd)	550 Music, Caroline Records, Epic	493312 5	Australia	1999
none	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album, TP)	550 Music	none	Europe	1999
BK 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album)	550 Music	BK 69808	Canada	1999

Tracklist Hide Credits

1-1	Narcolepsy Cello – Jane ScarpantoniFlugelhorn – John Mark PainterViolin – Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark FeldmanWritten-By – Ben Folds	5:24
1-2	Don't Change Your Plans Cello – Jane ScarpantoniFlugelhorn – John Mark PainterViolin – Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark FeldmanWritten-By – Ben Folds	5:11
1-3	Mess Cello – Jane ScarpantoniViolin – Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark FeldmanWritten-By – Ben Folds	4:03
1-4	Magic Cello – Jane ScarpantoniViolin – Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark FeldmanWritten-By – Darren Jessee	4:02
1-5	Hospital Song Written-By – Ben Folds	2:05
1-6	Army Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Ken MosherFlugelhorn, Trombone – John Mark PainterTenor Saxophone – Paul Shapiro, Tom MaxwellTrumpet – Frank LondonWritten-By – Anna Goodman, Ben Folds	3:25
1-7	Your Redneck Past Written-By – Ben Folds	3:43
1-8	Your Most Valuable Possession Written-By – Ben Folds, Caleb Southern, Darren Jessee, Dean Folds, Robert Sledge	1:55
1-9	Regrets Cello – Jane ScarpantoniViolin – Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark FeldmanWritten-By – Ben Folds	4:07
1-10	Jane Written-By – Ben Folds	2:42
1-11	Lullabye Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Ken MosherCello – Jane ScarpantoniTenor Saxophone – Tom MaxwellViolin – Antoine Silverman, Lorenza Ponce, Mark FeldmanWritten-By – Ben Folds	3:53
1-12	(Theme From) Dr. Pyser Cello – Jere FlintViola – Paul MurphyViolin – David Arenz, Eleanor Arenz*Written-By – Ben Folds	3:14
2-1	Intro To Emaline	1:01
2-2	Emaline Written-By – Ben Folds	3:49
2-3	Intro To Steven's Last Night In Town	0:11
2-4	Steven's Last Night In Town Written-By – Ben Folds	5:20
2-5	Intro To Brick	0:07
2-6	Brick Written-By – Ben Folds, Darren Jessee	4:36
2-7	Who Is Reinhold Messner?	1:10
2-8	Do You Know Who The Real Reinhold Messner Is?	1:03
2-9	How Did Army Come About?	1:07
2-10	Are There Any Guest Performances On This Record?	0:46
2-11	How Did You Create Don't Change Your Plans?	1:08
2-12	Who Are Your Biggest Influences?	1:18
2-13	Darren - What Was The Inspiration For Magic?	0:23
2-14	Is There A Theme To This Record?	0:52
2-15	Mess Has A Great Rhythm	0:39
2-16	What's The Most Messed Up Thing ...	0:59
2-17	Will You Be Touring To Support This Record?	0:18
2-18	Is Your Redneck Past About Your Redneck Past?	0:44

Credits

• Engineer – Dan Ricci (tracks: 2.07, 2.08), Jen Wyler (tracks: 2.07, 2.08)
• Featuring – Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, Robert Sledge
• Mixed By – Andy Wallace (tracks: 1.01 to 1.11), Leo Overtoom (tracks: 2.01 to 2.06)
• Producer, Mixed By – Brendan O'Brien (tracks: 1.12)
• Producer, Recorded By – Caleb Southern (tracks: 1.01 to 1.11)
• Recorded By – Nick Didia (tracks: 1.12)

Notes

Tracks 2.01 to 2.06 recorded on Triple J's Live At The Wireless August 1998.

Tracks 2.07 & 2.08 "Truth & Rumours With Ben Folds Five" - Interviewer: Bruce Warren of WXPN/Philadelphia.

Track 12 is misspelt "(Theme From) Dr. Psyser" in booklet.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 9399700065862

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
B 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(LP, Album)	550 Music	B 69808	US	1999
BK 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album, Club)	550 Music	BK 69808	US	1999
none	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album, TP)	550 Music	none	Europe	1999
BK 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album)	550 Music	BK 69808	Canada	1999
AS00013	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Analog Spark, 550 Music	AS00013	US	2017

Tracklist Hide Credits

1	Narcolepsy Violin – John Mark Painter	5:24
2	Don't Change Your Plans Flugelhorn – John Mark Painter	5:11
3	Mess	4:03
4	Magic Written-By – Darren Jessee	4:02
5	Hospital Song	2:05
6	Army Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Ken MosherFlugelhorn, Valve Trombone – John Mark PainterTenor Saxophone – Paul Shapiro, Tom MaxwellTrumpet – Frank London	3:25
7	Your Redneck Past	3:43
8	Your Most Valuable Possession Written-By – Caleb Southern, Darren Jessee, Dean Folds, Robert Sledge	1:55
9	Regrets	4:07
10	Jane	2:42
11	Lullabye Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Ken MosherTenor Saxophone – Tom MaxwellWritten-By – Anna Goodman	3:53

Companies, etc.

• Recorded At – Sound City Studios
• Recorded At – Grandmaster Studios
• Recorded At – Water Music Recorders
• Recorded At – RPM Studios

Credits

• A&R – Ben Goldman
• Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – John Mark Painter
• Booking – Dave Chumbley, Marlene Tsuchii, Marsha Vlasic
• Cello – Jane Scarpantoni (tracks: 1 to 4, 9, 11)
• Design, Art Direction – Josh Cheuse
• Featuring – Robert Sledge
• Featuring, Photography By – Darren Jessee
• Featuring, Piano [Baldwin] – Ben Folds
• Graphics [Graphic Artist] – James Hunter
• Legal – Ken Anderson
• Management – Alan Wolmark, Peter Felstead
• Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
• Mixed By – Andy Wallace
• Other [Business] – Liz, Ron, Todd
• Other [Editing] – Roger Lian
• Other [Publicity] – Felice, Heidi, Vickie
• Photography By [Band Photo] – Charlie Gross
• Producer, Recorded By – Caleb Southern
• Violin – Antoine Silverman (tracks: 1 to 4, 9, 11), Lorenza Ponce (tracks: 2 to 4, 9, 11), Mark Feldman (tracks: 1 to 4, 9, 11)
• Written-By – Ben Folds (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 11)

Notes

Recorded at Sound City Studios (Los Angeles), Grandmaster Studios (Los Angeles), Water Music (Hoboken, NJ) and RPM Studios (NYC), November 1998 - January 1999

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 7464-69808-8 0

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
B 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(LP, Album)	550 Music	B 69808	US	1999
AS00013	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Analog Spark, 550 Music	AS00013	US	2017
BK 69808	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album, Club)	550 Music	BK 69808	US	1999
none	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(CD, Album, TP)	550 Music	none	Europe	1999
493312 5	Ben Folds Five	The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner ‎(2xCD, Album, Ltd)	550 Music, Caroline Records, Epic	493312 5	Australia	1999