Poor Little Critter on the Road

Poor Little Critter on the Road is the debut album from X side project The Knitters, Poor Little Critter on the Road contains original compositions and covers of songs by X as well as established Country music performers.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Exene Cervenka and John Doe; except where indicated

1. "Poor Little Critter on the Road" – 1:43
2. "Someone Like You" – 2:40
3. "Walkin' Cane" (Traditional; arranged by The Knitters) – 5:34
4. "Silver Wings" (Merle Haggard) – 2:12
5. "Poor Old Heartsick Me" (Helen Carter) – 2:41
6. "The New World" – 2:53
7. "Cryin' But My Tears Are Far Away" – 3:35
8. "Love Shack" – 3:55
9. "The Call of the Wreckin' Ball" (John Doe, Dave Alvin) – 2:56
10. "Trail of Time" (Alton Delmore) – 3:10
11. "Baby Out of Jail" (Harty Taylor, Karl Davis) – 2:39
12. "Rock Island Line" (Hudie Ledbetter) – 4:16

Personnel

• John Doe - Vocals, Acoustic guitar
• Dave Alvin - Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar
• Exene Cervenka - Vocals
• D.J. Bonebrake - Snare drum
• Jonny Ray Bartel - Upright bass
• Martin Lund - Accordion
• Billy Zoom - Macaroni box on "Walkin' Cane"