| Behind the music and concept of Killer Road is international trio Soundwalk Collective - Stephan Crasneanscki, Simone Merli, and Kamran Sadeghi - who, alongside Patti Smith's daughter, Jesse Paris, conceived an immersive exploration of the tragic death of Christa Paffgen. Better known as Nico, the Velvet Underground chanteuse and solo pioneer. In the years before she died, Nico had not neglected her creative muse, writing poetry that would never be published, or heard, until now, in the form of the opening title track, "Killer Road." The tracks that follow are eight interpretations of Nico lyrics, predominantly taken from classic albums such as Desertshore and Drama of Exile, arranged by fellow poet and kindred spirit Patti Smith. Double LP with gatefold sleeve and 16-page booklet. |
