Maktub Lyrics

Maktub is a Seattle-based band with soul tendencies, but ultimately varied musical influences. 1996Reggie Watts reads The Alchemist, stumbles across the phrase "maktub". Meanwhile, drummer Davis Martin decides to form a side project. Bassist Kevin Goldman leaves Phoenix, meets Davis his first day in Seattle. Davis asks Reggie to come jam. Reggie brings voice, telephone mic and the name "maktub". Long-time friend of Davis, Alex Veley, signs up as keyboardist. 1997 Maktub records three song demo with producer Gordon Raphael. Dichotomy is one of the songs. Gordon goes on to produce an unknown band called The Strokes. 1998 Industry hype descends on Maktub along with recordless tour with G-l... read more