Article published 5th Feb 10

What:
Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox

Who:
Various artists

On:
Spunk

The history of punk and DIY music is super inspiring, and songwriting is fucking tough.

These are just two reasons why Chris Knox is revered not only in his native New Zealand, but worldwide. In 1979 he formed Tall Dwarfs with Alec Bathgate, helping to pioneer a lo-fi, DIY aesthetic that combined punk's simplicity and disdain for musical virtuosity with home-recording experiments, cryptic lyrics, introspection, and the ultimate rebellion in counter-culture circles - admitting to love pop songs and hooks!

Sadly, Chris Knox suffered a life-altering stroke in June 2009. The amazing roster of contemporary international artists covering his songs on this 2-CD benefit (Will Oldham, Lou Barlow, The Bats, The Mountain Goats, The Mint Chicks, Lambchop, Bill Callahan, Yo La Tengo, and the sadly late Jay Reatard) are testament to his continuing legacy.

The CD gives a great glimpse into where the lof-fi music of today came from, and plays like a heartfelt mixtape homage to this trailblazing local icon. Money well spent.

By Wilfred Brandt

Release: Compilation

To Cure: A broken heart

Keywords: Spunk Records, New Zealand, Chris Knox, Punk

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