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Any Mark Knopfler fans out there?

I have been a Dire Straits fan since they first started. Had most of their music when I was in college and enjoyed it on my roommates hi-fi system. (Never cared too much for Brothers in Arms).Those old tapes and LPs are long gone but since getting into hi-fi recently I am replacing them with CDs and really falling in love with them again.

Really didn't know anything about Knopfler's very prolific solo career until I got Tracker. Very different from Dire Straits but a really great album musically and sonically (with great DR!). I subsequently listened to some of his other solo stuff and it left me a little cold. Sailing to Philadelphia is okay to me, Privateering seems closer to Tracker in style and content. I ordered it on CD but it has not arrived yet.

His new album comes out later this month. Not sure what to expect. Some of the same band members will be on it. It is described as slow and folksy which is what most of his solo stuff has been. Hope it is not too much 'slower' than Tracker.

Any thoughts on Knopfler's solo career or this upcoming new album?
n80
n80 OP
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Anyway, sorry for hijacking my own thread. Certainly interested in other thoughts on Knopfler.

They only pre-released one song for the upcoming album, "Good On You Son" and I like it okay but not blown away.
mickeyb
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He’s my favorite of all time. All his solo stuff is great. Shrangri la, sailing to Philadelphia, kill to get crimson, tracker. It can be slow but the playing is oh so sweet. See him every time he’s in town. His guitar style and tubes are a match made in heaven. 
pcc67
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Dire Straits is my favorite.  Every time I turn on my stereo I listen to them. Brothers in arms is my favorite album. 
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bander
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Another long time huge fan. I remember well the first time I heard him with Dire Straits. I had come home from work after 11:30 PM and turned on my stereo/radio. Knopfler's voice struck me as very unique. I liked what I was hearing. Who's that I thought!?The rest is history. I recently bought a ticket to see him when he comes to my town next September. You have much to look forward to as you explore his many offerings. 
Check out his tour schedule. 
n80 OP
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Listening to Privateering right now. I'm enjoying it but it hasn't grabbed me the way Tracker did. Still early yet and lots to take in with two CDs.

Will look at tour schedule. I'm assuming very pricey.
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