Seizure

The Special Edition version of this LP includes a poster wrap-around. Where does one start with Chris Knox? A Musician, artist, cartoonist, director and much more, Knox is the godfather of alternative New Zealand music. While, Seizure, originally released in 1988, is certainly not the start for Chris Knox it is often considered his first 'proper' solo album. Though, in fairness, there is nothing proper about it as it explores the surreal, the political, the satirical and, sometimes, simply the crazy, all of which would never been seen on the hit parade. Yet, musically it's an album that should have been there. Packed with brilliantly skewered hooks and humorously scathing lyrics, Seizure is a lo-fi mix of punk, indie rock and pop that works perfectly. With it's DIY recording, wit and melody, Seizure highlights why Knox is considered one of New Zealand's finest songwriters. From fronting early NZ punk band The Enemy to Toy Love and then the Tall Dwarfs through to helping launch Flyi