Good Old Neon Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 From Neutral Milk Hotel's Facebook page: * Neutral Milk Hotel * It has now been officially announced (via Wilson at Merge Records) that Jeff Mangum has contributed a track to the U.S. version of the Chris Knox tribute album Stroke. The song, “Sign the Dotted Line,” is a cover of the Tall Dwarfs track. From Merge Records: On June 11, 2009, musician Chris Knox suffered a life-altering stroke at his home in Grey Lynn, New Zealand. Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox is a celebration of Chris and his music. He was instrumental in bringing New Zealand punk and alternative music to international audiences with Tall Dwarfs, Toy Love, and his solo work. Artists from the U.S. (Jeff Mangum, Yo La Tengo, The Mountain Goats, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Lambchop, Stephin Merritt, Portastatic, Bill Callahan, Lou Barlow, Jay Reatard), New Zealand (The Bats, The Verlaines, The Chills), and the world over have donated their time and talent covering songs from Knox’s extensive catalog so that all proceeds can go towards assisting Chris with his recovery. Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox is available for download now from the Merge store and our usual digital outlets. The 2-CD limited-edition release will be available in stores on February 23, but you can pre-order it today and receive the digital download via email after your order is complete! Visit the fantastic Stroke website for updates on Chris Knox, information on all of the artists who contributed their versions of Knox’s songs, and for previews of many of the tracks—originals and covers. http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/12/jeff-mangum-portastatic-yo-la-tengo-and-more-contribute-to-stroke-songs-for-chris-knox-get-it-now/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 From Neutral Milk Hotel's Facebook page: * Neutral Milk Hotel * It has now been officially announced (via Wilson at Merge Records) that Jeff Mangum has contributed a track to the U.S. version of the Chris Knox tribute album Stroke. The song, “Sign the Dotted Line,” is a cover of the Tall Dwarfs track. that's a good song. not as good as 'high rise' though. if you want the cd now, there are sites in NZ selling it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I downloaded just the Mangum track. Vocally, he hasn't lost a thing. It's a great track, but it's no replacement for a new NMH song Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Here's a link to the earlier thread discussing the Chris Knox tribute/charity album. Includes the full tracklisting. Great album. http://forums.viachicago.org/topic/42337-chris-knox/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Any news of Mangum recording is good news!I do hope that he starts writing again, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Lucky bastards - Jeff Mangum plays suprise show... Setlist: 01 Oh Comely02 In the Aeroplane Over the Sea03 Gardenhead04 Engine05 Ghost06 King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 107 Song Against Sex08 Naomi09 Two Headed Boy10 Two Headed Boy Pt. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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