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.
Reception
Bart Bull of Spin wrote, "Exene and Doe mostly succeed, and Doe mostly triumphs. He's listened long and hard to the masters. Alvin, rattling loose every Sister Rosetta Tharpe lick known to man, woman, or God, is this record's secret hero."
Track listing
All tracks composed by Exene Cervenka and John Doe; except where indicated
"Poor Little Critter on the Road" – 1:43
"Someone Like You" – 2:40
"Walkin' Cane" (Traditional; arranged by The Knitters) – 5:34
"Silver Wings" (Merle Haggard) – 2:12
"Poor Old Heartsick Me" (Helen Carter) – 2:41
"The New World" – 2:53
"Cryin' But My Tears Are Far Away" – 3:35
"Love Shack" – 3:55
"The Call of the Wreckin' Ball" (John Doe, Dave Alvin) – 2:56
"Trail of Time" (Alton Delmore) – 3:10
"Baby Out of Jail" (Harty Taylor, Karl Davis) – 2:39
"Rock Island Line" (Hudie Ledbetter) – 4:16
Personnel
The Knitters
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"