Mark Knopfler - Sailing to Philadelphia
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Free Music Review: ONE OF THE BEST CD'S I'VE EVER HEARD
Hit: 5 Stars
If it were possible to give the latest Mark Knopfler work six stars (or more), I definitely would! He is at his best. And while I think "Brothers in Arms" is the greatest song ever written, there are some here that give it a run for its money. 1) What It Is - Incredible lyrics, imagery; tones it down towards the end, then effectively builds it back up (vintage MK); Top notch. 2) Sailing to Philadelphia - Atmospheric; MK and James Taylor together; it doesn't get any better than that. 3) Who's Your Baby Now - Good; reminds me of a Buddy Holly song. 4) Baloney Again - Bluesy; Extremely effective guitar; excellent song. 5) The Last Laugh - With Van Morrison; very melancholy; Superb. 6) Do America - OK; Upbeat tempo; out of place, considering the other songs. 7) Silvertown Blues - Again, incredible lyrics, imagery; the most effective guitar playing in the world; May be the best song on the disc. 8) El Macho - Latiny feel; not bad, but not great either. 9) Prairie Wedding - Very atmospheric; lots of synth; Guitar lead-ins; excellent song. 10) Wanderlust - Again atmospheric, with synth; 7 on a scale of 10. 11) Speedway at Nazareth - Remarkable; starts out sounding like bluegrass, then finishes with rock guitar; only he can do something like this and make it sound good. 12) Junkie Doll - Didn't like it when I first heard it, but it is growing on me. 13) Sands of Nevada - Very atmospheric; Excellent in all respects. 14) One More Matinee - Melancholy; ends CD on a great note. (As you can see, I bought the UK version) This is one of the best CD's I have ever heard. While we don't get any of the long guitar solos (a la "Love Over Gold"), the songs themselves (melody, lyrics) more than make up for that. And there is plenty of his guitar work in every song. The Stratocaster never sounded so good.Free Music Review: Knopfler Comes Full Circle
Hit: 5 Stars
Mark Knopfler`s new "Sailing to Philadelphia" is his long awaited second solo effort. This interesting CD is in many ways a retrospective of Knopfler`s work, from 1978 to present. At times it`s simple, honest and bluesy, remindful of J.J. Cale`s influence on him. Other times, especially during ballads like the title track "Sailing to Philadelphia," it sounds like a track from Dire Straits "Love Over Gold." And a pleasant surprise is "Prarie Wedding," which is a rare stylistic return to the early Dire Straits sound of the classic "Communique" album.But certainly the finest work on the CD is "What It Is." This is destined to go down as one of Knopfler`s most important songs, alongside the likes of "Sultans of Swing," "Wild West End" and "Brothers In Arms." It`s obvious he took special care in crafting it. One word of advice: this track (and actually the entire album) is best listened to on a quality set of headphones or a very expensive stereo -- in a very quiet setting -- to be fully appreciated. "What It Is" is both complicated and delicate, leading the listener down a curvy country road of intricate guitar work that is unmistakably Knopfler. It is classic Knopfler in its ability to offer both toe-tapping energy and a relaxing, almost hypnotic flow.
True Knopfler fans listen to each release with an ear for his patented Stratocaster style. This album delivers, but while offering a glimpse into the past, takes a look into the future as well. Though his style looks forward and continually evolves, Knopfler never seems to lose sight of his roots.
A real gem.
Free Music Review: Great on its own terms
Hit: 5 Stars
For those who venerated Mark Knopfler in the 80s and later, anything less than absolute perfection will be bound to disappoint. Its tempting to scour each track on "Sailing to Philadelphia" for a musical or lyrical throwback to the mystery muse of "Romeo and Juliet", "Love over Gold" or "Your Latest Trick", or to wait breathlessly for a life-changing 24 bars, like the first solo on "Telegraph Road", that reduced us to tears back in 1982. But this is a more measured Knopfler, who has charted a course from pioneering epic songs ("Tunnel of Love", "On Every Street") to country vignettes via broad cinematic brushstrokes. Yet this trend has been obvious since Dire Straits began to flounder, and was in alarming evidence on "Golden Heart", despite the riveting beauty of a handful of tracks on that album. After a musical journey like he has forged, who could have thought that MK's greatest influence would turn out to be Chet Atkins? Still, there is a lot to be thankful for here, with brilliantly articulated guitar-work (of course), trademark gravel-voice (oh so close to the microphone) and the elevated company of James Taylor. The guitar mastery is more on display than on the last album, but perhaps in an age where this is less likely to affect our heartstrings. The best bet is to avoid nostalgia at all costs and to accept Knopfler for the incisive, literate songwriter he is today. Those hoping to discover a new soundtrack to the next few years of their lives may wind up feeling like an extra in one of those recent movies to which Knopfler contributed.Free Music Review: Sail to the record store....
Hit: 5 Stars
Having been a Knopfler fan for many years, I can objectively ( and subjectively ) say this is a great, dynamic and inspired album. "On every street" was, for me, the low point of his career. The commercial and media pressure of being in the public eye was something knopfler was never comfortable with. He ended up delivering a boring album to satisfy other peoples demands. Having sensibly gone solo ( ala sting ), he is succesfully exploring new avenues, sounds , harmonies, instrumentations and styles. His voice is in great shape ( have the throat lozenges kicked in ?? ) to sing the strong melodies and the backing vocals add a great deal of value and harmony to the compositions. The production, length of time spent recording and subtlety also start to sink in. Its a definite case of "growing on one". Knopfler's ability of mastering the tone of a guitar is a joy to behold. The tone on each track is expertly thought out and crafted, and the overall guitar work is immaculate as we have almost come to expect. "Speedway at nazareth, silvertown blues" and the title track are excellent tracks. The only duds so to speak I would say are "whos your baby now", which sounds like the beach boys gone wrong, and "Do america", a really cheesy one, its almost become customary for him to have one track per album with poppy-happy-lyrics on some american consumerism theme ( heavy fuel, money for nothing,walk of life ). Overall, these points aside....go buy this record now.Free Music Review: You gullible Geordie Lad - "Sailing to Philadelphia"
Hit: 5 Stars
Mark Knopfler, song writer, singer and guitar player returns to an area for inspiration in what has to be his best solo work so far. When you examine the songs Mark has written you will find many references to those things that make their mark. Example: "But in a while the old boys in the band begin to play And in a while the houselights and curtains slide away" Sultans anyone? - Read the CD Insert booklet and make up your own mind, but I swear that if you close your eyes you'll see Dire Straits on stage with Mark doing what Mark does best. Guy Fletcher - keyboards and backing vocals, guest appearances by James Taylor and Van Morrison and if this isn't voted best CD of the year I'll swim the "Bloody" Tyne. The Geordie boy done good yet again and never ceases to amaze how his music continues to haunt. As a younger man I remember hearing "Making Movies" on vinyl and couldn't stop playing it for weeks. Some people think that Marks best work was with Dire Straits when he wrote "Brothers in Arms" or "Love over Gold" - for me, everything that Mark Knopfler ever did holds it's place right up there with the best. Listen to the word of each song on this CD and you'll be transported back to the days of "MTV" - "Tunnel of Love" - "Sultans of Swing" - "Communique" and the rest. "Junkie doll, I was stuck on you MY Junkie doll. I was and still am a fan - buy this CD, you won't regret it......