Best Of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler: Private Investigations (2CD)

Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler - Best Of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler: Private Investigations (2CD)

Best Of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler: Private Investigations (2CD)
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Artist: Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler
Brand: DIRE STRAITS
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2005-11-15
Music Label: Warner Bros.
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Telegraph Road - By Dire Straits
  2. Sultans Of Swing - By Dire Straits
  3. Love Over Gold - By Dire Straits
  4. Romeo And Juliet - By Dire Straits
  5. Tunnel Of Love - By Dire Straits
  6. Skateaway - By Dire Straits
  7. Private Investigations - By Dire Straits
  8. So Far Away - By Dire Straits
  9. Money For Nothing - By Dire Straits
  10. Walk Of Life - By Dire Straits
  11. Your Latest Trick - By Dire Straits
Music CD 2
  1. Calling Elvis - By Dire Straits
  2. On Every Street - By Dire Straits
  3. Going Home - By Mark Knopfler
  4. The Long Road - By Mark Knopfler
  5. Why Aye Man - By Mark Knopfler
  6. Sailing To Philadelphia - By Mark Knopfler
  7. What It Is - By Mark Knopfler
  8. The Trawlerman's Song - By Mark Knopfler
  9. Boom, Like That - By Mark Knopfler
  10. Brothers In Arms - By Dire Straits
  11. All The Roadrunning - By Mark Knopfler And Emmylou Harris

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Free Music Review: Titanic talent on display with fine career overview
Hit: 5 Stars

Mark Knopfler, in my opinion, ranks right up there with Eric Clapton as a King of the Stratocaster; a true guitar hero and master if there ever was one. And, like Clapton, his appeal is not only in his stellar playing, but also in his bluesy, soulful singing voice.

This 2-CD set is a fine overview of Knopfler's career, solo and with the legendary Dire Straits. Here you will find some of the finest rock, pop, blues, rockabilly, pub, and new wave tunes of the past 25 years.

Knopfler's songs have always had a strong cinematic quality, so it's no surprised that some of his most effective and stirring work has come on film soundtracks, such as LOCAL HERO and CAL (not to mention the much-beloved PRINCESS BRIDE and A SHOT AT GLORY and others not represented here). Even better are sweeping epics like "Telegraph Road," "Tunnel of Love," and "Brothers in Arms."

If all you know of Dire Straits is represented only by their neat 80s videos (glowing headbands, anyone?) like "Money for Nothing," or "So Far Away," you may be missing their finest work, though those songs are certainly fine in their own right. And, yes, of course this collection would not be complete without the kicky "Sultans of Swing." But dig a little deeper, and you find treasures such as the exquisitely-written "Romeo and Juliet," the rich noir of "Private Investigations," and the underrated "Love Over Gold."

Too bad more of Knopfler's solo work isn't represented here, but you'll enjoy the longing of "Sailing to Philadelphia" and the cool "Boom Like That." Then there's the new cut, "All the Roadrunning," a gorgeous duet with Emmylou Harris.

Sure, a lot of essential tracks are missing here. Really, the only way to correct that would be to issue a 4 or 6 CD overview of Knopfler's work as a solo artist, as a film scorer, as Dire Straits leader, and as a collaborator with numerous individuals--and the fabulous Notting Hillbillies.

But, we're not here to rate a product that doesn't yet exist; this review is about PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS: THE BEST OF DIRE STRAITS AND MARK KNOPFLER. With that, let's call it a 5 star release and hope for many more years of great music from a true genius.
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Best Of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler: Private Investigations (2CD) Poster

For the first time, a compilation brings together the best of one of rock's most admired bands, Dire Straits, and the best of its leader, guitarist-singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler. Private Investigations: Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler, a double CD, spans their entire careers.

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