In 1985, members of X and The Blasters paid tribute to Classic Country with their album Poor Little Critter On The Road. This album sees the current wave of alternative-country artists in turn pay tribute to The Knitters, covering the songs on the original album in the original track-list order. This release also sees the original Knitters reunited for to contribute an additional track Why Don't We Try Anymore.
Poor Little Critter on the Road - Trailer Bride
Someone Like You - Kelly Hogan
Walkin' Cane - The Sadies
Silver Wings - Whiskeytown
Poor Old Heartsick Me - Ground Speed
The New World - The Blacks
Cryin' But My Tears are Far Away - The Old 97s
Love Shack - Anna Fermin
Call of the Wreckin' Ball - Robbie Fulks
Trail of Time - The Handsome Family
Baby Out of Jail - 99 Tales
Rock Island Line - Devil In A Woodpile
Why Don't We Try Anymore - The Knitters