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Released | August 1, 2007 [1] | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
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Cobain's Diary is the third studio album by Detroit rap artist King Gordy.
All tracks are written by Waverly W. Alford III except where noted..
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | Alford III | 1:03 |
2. | "They've Come For Me (Nightmares Pt. 2)" | 3:20 | |
3. | "Cobainiac" (performed by L.A.R.S.) |
| 3:38 |
4. | "Go And Get A Knife" | 4:26 | |
5. | "Beautiful Day" | 3:36 | |
6. | "Damien" | 4:00 | |
7. | "El Diablo" | 4:10 | |
8. | "Chasing People Thru The Woods" | 4:12 | |
9. | "Love" (performed by the Fat Killahz) |
| 3:58 |
10. | "The Gift And The Curse" (featuring Monica Blaire) |
| 4:27 |
11. | "Worship Me / Murder Me" (featuring Sal) | 3:43 | |
12. | "Outro" | 1:14 |
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