V/a / Stroke - Songs For Chris Knox

Merge

In June 2009, CHRIS KNOX suffered a life-altering stroke at his home in Grey Lynn, New Zealand. This album is a celebration of Chris and his music. Chris Knox was instrumental in bringing New Zealand punk and alternative music to international audiences with TALL DWARFS, TOY LOVE and with his solo work. Includes Knox tracks as performed by JAY REATARD, THE CHILLS, STEPHIN MERRITT, JEFF MANGUM, BILL CALLAHAN, YO LA TENGO, LAMBCHOP, MOUNTAIN GOATS, THE BATS, WILL OLDHAM, VERLAINES, LOU BARLOW, TALL DWARFS, SKYGREEN LEOPARDS, DAVID KILGOUR, PORTASTATIC, and many others. Thirty-six songs in all. Deluxe die cut packaging designed by Knox’s Tall Dwarfs bandmate ALEC BATHGATE. (STREET DATE - 2/23/2010)

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