A Mark In Time
Previous Albums => Privateering (2012) => Topic started by: border_reiver on August 24, 2012, 06:19:23 PM
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Some reviews are starting to show now so I just thought it would be a good idea to post and discuss the findings somewhere.
http://reviews.sonicshocks.com/MARK-KNOPFLER-PRIVATEERING.php (http://reviews.sonicshocks.com/MARK-KNOPFLER-PRIVATEERING.php)
"The second disc provides yet more moments of glorious inspiration including
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Very nice indeed. Liked the bit about "online communities.". You don't think he meant us do you? ;D
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Very nice indeed. Liked the bit about "online communities.". You don't think he meant us do you? ;D
Haha, no it couldn't be, not at all... ::)
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I just set this topic sticky (for a while)
Nice review...
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Eloquent and understated, with a nod to the past
Despite more than a quarter of a century passing since the release of Dire Straits
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http://recordcollectormag.com/reviews/privateering
In case you want to go to the source.
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Hmm...
Humble... low key....subtle.... whispered vocals...
all the usual vocabulary that is used when it comes to MK but does NOT fit on this record in my opinion. Too easy. Pristine is a good word to desribe it, yes.
LE
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Just seen the review in Uncut the mag that had a big feature on Mark last month. Afraid I didn't buy it, so can't quote verbatim, but it was pretty favourable, more so than the 7/10 grading would suggest - they seem less generous with their marks than other reviews.
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http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/poprock/detail/-/lang/en/currency/EUR/hnum/2788439/art/Mark-Knopfler-Privateering
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The new issue of the German Rolling Stone magazine has a short but nice feature, saying MK bought the van specially for the album cover.
But alas, the Face on the Cover of the Rolling Stone is ... well you guess. The feature on BD's 50 years in music is quite enjoyable, though - amazing to think that MK heard that first album back then and now they're on stage together!
http://www.rollingstone.de/das-heft/aktuelle-ausgabe/article317840/september-2012.html (http://www.rollingstone.de/das-heft/aktuelle-ausgabe/article317840/september-2012.html) .
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The new issue of the German Rolling Stone magazine has a short but nice feature, saying MK bought the van specially for the album cover.
But alas, the Face on the Cover of the Rolling Stone is ... well you guess. The feature on BD's 50 years in music is quite enjoyable, though - amazing to think that MK heard that first album back then and now they're on stage together!
http://www.rollingstone.de/das-heft/aktuelle-ausgabe/article317840/september-2012.html (http://www.rollingstone.de/das-heft/aktuelle-ausgabe/article317840/september-2012.html) .
Thank you stratmad, but can you direct me to the MK article, please. I can't find it anywhere! :-\
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Let's just be greatful that the two of them, Dylan and Knopfler, are still going strong. Unlike other legends, they keep writing great songs when they could have retired a long time ago. Hats off!
And of course Knopfler would deserve the RS cover just as much as Dylan does. But hey, if it weren't for Dylan, he might never have started out at all, so let's thank Bob for the inspiration!
PS: I'm quite sure that Dylan's new album will be a treat, like Mark's.
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both are ordered. limiteds only, obviously.
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Another (German) blogger who seems to have heard the album and likes it: http://www.soundbase-online.com/mark-knopfler-privateering
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Thank you stratmad, but can you direct me to the MK article, please. I can't find it anywhere! :-\
Sorry Val, it doesn't seem to be online yet, just the app version: http://www.rollingstone.de/magazin/features/article116425/rolling-stone-im-september-die-neue-app-ist-da.html (http://www.rollingstone.de/magazin/features/article116425/rolling-stone-im-september-die-neue-app-ist-da.html)
There's also a review of the album (3 1/2 stars), "the most convincing album since "All the roadrunning" ".
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Many thanks stratmad. :)
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This is hilarious reading:
http://thoughtcat.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/mark-knopfler-privateering-preview/
This a review of the songs before the person has listened to them!
"As I read them I was building up a picture in my mind
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:disbelief :disbelief
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Hilarious indeed :lol
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I hope he will come back with a proper review when he's heard it! ::)
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This is hilarious reading:
http://thoughtcat.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/mark-knopfler-privateering-preview/
This a review of the songs before the person has listened to them!
"As I read them I was building up a picture in my mind
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:lol :lol :lol Brilliant parody. You got to love something to be able to write about it that way.
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In the new edition of Mojo magazine, the album gets 4 stars -5 is the maximum in Mojo- which signifies "Excellent" in their rating.
The opening reads "Mark Knopfler's sense of le mot juste clear on double CD's every note and syllable."
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Looking forward to reading the Mojo interview, thanks, Fat Bob.
And did anyone see this guy from the "Toghcat" blog play guitar? He's got some videos on there. Jesus Christ, he's incredible!
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scan!!! :-)
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I think with my scanner, the review from Mojo would be impossible to read afterwards- easier if I just type it.
After the quote I gave above the rest of the review reads: "Master of genre purity in R & B, country and folk, Knopfler shapes each style to his own purpose and personality from times-past fables Redbud Trees and Yon Two Crows (cue flutes, accordions) to dirty old Chicago Delta R & B growlers Got To Have Something and Gator Blood (with fabulous Thunderbird Kim Wilson grunting fruity harmonica). But Knopfler can still startle the horses with his Martin Amis side. The urban cynic who wrote Money For Nothing and Heavy Fuel delivers more hard, nasty characters first-person in Hot Or What's ruthless gambler and Today is Okay's voracious gangster boss ("Let me have some more of those/More steak, potatoes, mmm," he salivates before popping downtown to crack heads). It's largely unmarked, but Knopfler is very good on bad people". Review by Phil Sutcliffe. ???
I'm not sure how comprehensible that is, but that's what he wrote. It's just as well I have this on pre-order, because I'm not sure I'd be rushing out to buy on the basis of that review to be honest- but I suppose 4 stars out of 5 is as good as we can expect.
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I think "Today is Okay" is about Sonny Liston as was said in the Uncut interview.
In a little while I'm going downtown
Maybe take me one or two rounds
I'm gonna knock that man clean out
He's going down, no doubt
Makes more sense to me. ;)
LE
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Thanks for spelling it out. They're wrong about the gangster boss, of course, but if you haven't read the Uncut article, you'd have no way of knowing. Anyway, this is a very good review!
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Found this nice little review in the MediaZine from Media Markt in the Netherlands
(I don't have time for a translation, somebody else perhaps?)
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Found this nice little review in the MediaZine from Media Markt in the Netherlands
(I don't have time for a translation, somebody else perhaps?)
Translation:
Spread over two cd's Mark Knopfler apparently makes undisturbed the next step in his career. Mark Knopfler could have played after Dire Straits fell apart, all the hits in the length of days. But he moves in musical aspect more and more to the folk sounds from his youth. Also on the twenty tracks from Privateering, on which he works together with Kim Wilson, from Fabulous Thunderbirds, singer Ruth Moody from The Wailin' Jennys and pedal steel player Paul Franklin (Dire Straits veteran).
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A new review
http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/08/29/mark-knopfler-privateering-2012/
Mark Knopfler works with a loose theme here, that of living by your wits on the high seas, but the broader messages found on Privateering are sure to resonate with anyone who
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Beautiful review. He's got it.
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There's a very good review in Guitar Magazine 4 /5. It mentioned Miss You Blues and said that it was connected with Bob Dylan - something he had done in the past. I didn't buy the magazine, just read the review - too expensive at
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Got my copy yesterday (day eary) just the standard 2CD version available.
1st listening preferences no particular order
Dream of the drowned submariner
Seattle
Kingdom of gold
Privateering
Redbud Tree
Haul away
Bluebird
Go love
Yon 2 crows
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A review in Dutch on a news site:
http://www.nu.nl/cd-recensies/2896503/mark-knopfler--privateering.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=nunl_twitter
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Another nice review 9/10 here:
http://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/201208/music/reviews/album-review-mark-knopfler-privateering (http://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/201208/music/reviews/album-review-mark-knopfler-privateering)
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Another nice review 9/10 here:
http://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/201208/music/reviews/album-review-mark-knopfler-privateering (http://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/201208/music/reviews/album-review-mark-knopfler-privateering)
A very nice review. I might buy another copy now! I'm not sure even I would've been so kind but anyone reading that would surely consider a purchase.
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good (german) customer review from amazon.de
Es gibt ja immer einen Grund weshalb man Fan eines K
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http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/fdf792d6-efe1-11e1-b1e5-00144feabdc0.html#axzz259zdje5X
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Yesterday's Telegraph also gave it a very positive review and 4/5. I'm getting the impression that this album is getting a much more appreciative press generally than most of MK's solo work.
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http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Music-Review/mark-knopfler-privateering-review
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good (german) customer review from amazon.de .......
Auf den Konzerten werden die Leute auch in Zukunft auf
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The review of the german rollingstone magazin is here:
http://www.rollingstone.de/reviews/alben/article320639/mark-knopfler-privateering.html
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privateering is on 1(!!!!!) at Amazon.de
in the US it is....Tempest, by a certain Bob of dylan...
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mark is on 28 in the US
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interesting, Knopfler is #1 at Amazon.de but only 28 in the US.
bob is on 11 in .de
canada: bob on 4, mark on 3..
France:mark's deluxe box on 7 standard on 12, bob on 24
spain:Bob on 2nd (Vinyl???)..mark on10 with the 66
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In the Netherlands Privateering is at #1 at Bol.com, also top 5 at Free Record Shop.
Regards,
Lars B.
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Thanks for these guys - a lot of work there. Stats don't prove anything though - 92% of people know that! ;D
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Amazon top sellers list changes instanteously.
For example, in France, today at 10 am, MK was at #5, and now at noon, he's #9 !
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Is the Amazon list based on downloads or record sales or both?
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interesting, Knopfler is #1 at Amazon.de but only 28 in the US.
#28 without any promotion by record company in the US is the exellent result.
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I thought that, too. And by figures it means probably a lot more sold records than at Top 5 places in Europe...
LE
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I found this review, I don't know if you already saw ::)
http://www.contactmusic.com/album-review/mark-knopfler-privateering (http://www.contactmusic.com/album-review/mark-knopfler-privateering)
And I found some new photos on the same website
http://www.contactmusic.com/pictures/mark_knopfler/1-1 (http://www.contactmusic.com/pictures/mark_knopfler/1-1)
greetings
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A quite bad review , in french
http://www.come4news.com/privateering-de-mark-knopfler-70865
A much better review, in french too
http://www.themorningmusic.com/2012/09/04/mark-knopfler-toujours-aussi-inspire/
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Check Ingo's review here :
http://www.mk-guitar.com/ (http://www.mk-guitar.com/)
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In Sweden it's uncool among critics to applaude MK, has been like this since the 90's at least. Gonna post a collection of reviews later on.
Every single review is either luke warm or frown nosed about Privateering >:(
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Thanks! I prefer a review from any AMITer or Ingo f.e. anytime over any paid, bored journalist who has a table full of 100 CDs to choose from which one he will tear up to aggrandise himself...
I thought about it yesterday when I saw the Rolling Stone magazine at a store. I didn't even take a look inside, because I wasn't interested at all...
All the people around here at AMIT know so much more about Mark, his music, his last albums and his very first ones.. So what should a journalist tell me if he liked it or not? Public perception is something that can caress a fan's soul, but I finally understand why Mark never gave and never gives a damn about it.
Ingo's review is very detailed, knowledgable and well-informed, I learned something new about some stuff. So thank you, Ingo!! :D
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I think Ingo is wrong about "no 3/4 folk waltzes on this album". Kingdom of Gold falls into that category.
And can anyone explain what he means by "time changes", maybe? I have a vague idea, but I haven't studied music theory, so I'm really not sure. Sounds interesting, though, because he says it's typical for MK.
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I think Ingo is wrong about "no 3/4 folk waltzes on this album". Kingdom of Gold falls into that category.
And can anyone explain what he means by "time changes", maybe? I have a vague idea, but I haven't studied music theory, so I'm really not sure. Sounds interesting, though, because he says it's typical for MK.
No, as I said in a comment on Ingo's site, celtic tunes (like kingdom of gold, let it all go, lily of the west,etc...) are NOT in 3/4, there most of the time are in 6/8.
It means there are 4 times in a bar, but each time is divided in 3, not in 2 or 4, like in 2/4 or 4/4.
That's the same difference between rock'n'roll which is "straight time " ("binaire" in french) and blues or jazz which is "shuffle" ("ternaire" in french)
Secondary waltz is in 3/4, because it's a waltz ;D
but each time in a bar is divided in 2, not in 3
As for time changes, Ingo means different times in a bar.
Typical Marks music is based on bars with different times :
"Normally" a song in 4/4 would have all his bars with 4 times. But Mark like to include bars with 2 times in it, it brokes the rhythm.
Sorry for my poor english, hope it's clear ;D
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Ingo's review is very detailed, knowledgable and well-informed, I learned something new about some stuff. So thank you, Ingo!! :D
when you're searching someting about Mark's music, Ingo is THE master :)
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I think Ingo is wrong about "no 3/4 folk waltzes on this album". Kingdom of Gold falls into that category.
And can anyone explain what he means by "time changes", maybe? I have a vague idea, but I haven't studied music theory, so I'm really not sure. Sounds interesting, though, because he says it's typical for MK.
No, as I said in a comment on Ingo's site, celtic tunes (like kingdom of gold, let it all go, lily of the west,etc...) are NOT in 3/4, there most of the time are in 6/8.
It means there are 4 times in a bar, but each time is divided in 3, not in 2 or 4, like in 2/4 or 4/4.
That's the same difference between rock'n'roll which is "straight time " ("binaire" in french) and blues or jazz which is "shuffle" ("ternaire" in french)
Secondary waltz is in 3/4, because it's a waltz ;D
but each time in a bar is divided in 2, not in 3
As for time changes, Ingo means different times in a bar.
Typical Marks music is based on bars with different times :
"Normally" a song in 4/4 would have all his bars with 4 times. But Mark like to include bars with 2 times in it, it brokes the rhythm.
Sorry for my poor english, hope it's clear ;D
Thanks, I know what you mean. Still, 3/4 and 6/8 are the same, mathematically. :lol It's easy to dance a waltz to Kingdom of Gold (not that I'd want to, though).
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I think Ingo is wrong about "no 3/4 folk waltzes on this album". Kingdom of Gold falls into that category.
And can anyone explain what he means by "time changes", maybe? I have a vague idea, but I haven't studied music theory, so I'm really not sure. Sounds interesting, though, because he says it's typical for MK.
No, as I said in a comment on Ingo's site, celtic tunes (like kingdom of gold, let it all go, lily of the west,etc...) are NOT in 3/4, there most of the time are in 6/8.
It means there are 4 times in a bar, but each time is divided in 3, not in 2 or 4, like in 2/4 or 4/4.
That's the same difference between rock'n'roll which is "straight time " ("binaire" in french) and blues or jazz which is "shuffle" ("ternaire" in french)
Secondary waltz is in 3/4, because it's a waltz ;D
but each time in a bar is divided in 2, not in 3
As for time changes, Ingo means different times in a bar.
Typical Marks music is based on bars with different times :
"Normally" a song in 4/4 would have all his bars with 4 times. But Mark like to include bars with 2 times in it, it brokes the rhythm.
Sorry for my poor english, hope it's clear ;D
Thanks, I know what you mean. Still, 3/4 and 6/8 are the same, mathematically. :lol It's easy to dance a waltz to Kingdom of Gold (not that I'd want to, though).
It's more a musicwriting-thing, yes you can dance a waltz on 6/8, actually it's done very much
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Yes of course mathematically it's the same
during years I thought it was the same, e.g. if you listen a waltz and blues, all divisions fall the same time, but it's obviously not the same groove, even if you can divide the 2 rhyhtms (blues and waltz) in 3
For a musician, mainly for the drummer, it's completely different to divide a bar in 3 (a waltz) and a time in 3 (a blues) because the accents don't fall at the same time : in a waltz you'll have 2 snare in a bar, while in a blues you'll only have one, and the hi-hat will do the 3 division
so mathematically you can say it's the same, but musically it's totally different, and it's not just musicwriting-thing, it's a totally different groove to your ears :)
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Unfortunately it seems to be cool to write bad reviews about Mark here in Brazil. Most journalists over here know bananas about music. Once I read two reviews, one next to another, first one on Jonny Lang and second on some rapper. Needless to say Jonny, who's an awesome musician, was criticized and the rapper praised. I recall also reading a review at the time GH came out and the reviewer said something like 'A savourless album. But what could you expect from a bald guy who writes a song called I'm desolate?'.
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I can read reviews of british, dutch, german, spanish newspapers but nothing that comes from France.
I really think Mark is underrated by journalists in this country !
There's so much to say about Lady Gaga and others that there's no more space for artists like MK.
Dire Straits was very famous but MK is almost unknown !
Maybe it was what MK was looking for when he decided to stop DS.
But after all, this lack of emphasisis doesn't prevent MK to fill all the arenas he goes to during his tours !!!
And that's not the case of everyone !
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Hello,
I read german amazon-comments (I never did that before 3 days *g*) and get inspired to write a small review here as well.
One amazon-topic: Someone compared Corned Beef and Heavy Fuel (I think that was quoted here already) - I think that is like formula one and horse-drawn carriage. Don
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This is especially for the dutch fans!
I was reading the Volkskrant a few days ago and found an advertisement of the concert at Ziggodome.
Today I got the paper again and on the frontpage: Bob Dylans beste plaat(Bob Dylans best record)
Then there was a whole page for BD.
I thought why the hell no thing about MK?
And then suddenly, a few pages later: A 2 page thing about MK!:D
So for al the dutch fans, buy the Volkskrant of today!(september 7th)
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Strait Guy, LOL
;D ;D ;D
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And then suddenly, a few pages later: A 2 page thing about MK!:D
So for al the dutch fans, buy the Volkskrant of today!(september 7th)
For those who wants this article in PDF, sent me a PM and you'll get it by mail.
Regards,
Lars B.
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Finally a good french review
http://toutelaculture.com/2012/09/privateering-le-nouvel-album-de-mark-knopfler/
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In all Czech reviews, Privateering is described as one of Mark
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A nice review despite a humorous Don't Forget Your Hat incorrectly titled!
http://popdose.com/listening-booth-mark-knopfler-privateering/
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A nice review despite a humorous Don't Forget Your Hat incorrectly titled!
http://popdose.com/listening-booth-mark-knopfler-privateering/
"Don't forget your head"! Classic!! ;D
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A nice review despite a humorous Don't Forget Your Hat incorrectly titled!
http://popdose.com/listening-booth-mark-knopfler-privateering/
"Don't forget your head"! Classic!! ;D
the Way it appears when you rip it on iTunes...
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Actually it sounds like Dont forget your head... When MK sings it
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Yes, I noticed it came up as "Don't forget your head" when I imported it to iTunes LOL.
" Don't forget your head" - the "lost" track from the film Highlander ;D
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Or it could be the theme song from a movie pitch called Marie Antoinette - Her Life and Times. Oh, this could go on and on! ;D
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In case anyone has missed it, Marks website is updating interviews and articles...
http://www.mark-knopfler.info/articles.htm
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Thanks for that!
While searching through it, I found this 2009 Chuck Ainlay interview about Get Lucky and those recordings. Have not read it before! I am rediscovering right now what a great record and ALBUM Get Lucky is, and as an album I would prefer it to Privateering at the moment... it just hast this incredible feel of completeness and "one-piece"... I like that statement of Chuck about the questions what happens if things do not always work out properly:
"Trust yourself. When you know it
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I like that statement of Chuck about the questions what happens if things do not always work out properly:
"Trust yourself. When you know it
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... it just hast this incredible feel of completeness and "one-piece"...
Very true. I don't think he wrote better songs at that time, or recorded them in a better way, but he chose the right ones, not too many, and arranged them perfectly. What came out is arguably his best solo album.
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Also first place on German JPC: http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/home/home Bravo! :)
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Review: Knopfler creates subtly beautiful tunes
SCOTT BAUER | September 10, 2012 10:50 AM EST |
Mark Knopfler, Privateering (Mercury/Universal)
Mark Knopfler, the British guitarist best known as the frontman to Dire Straits, returns with his seventh solo record, the subtle "Privateering" that's a moody and entrancing musical travelogue spread over two discs.
Employing world-class musicians, like Tim O'Brien on mandolin, the 63-year-old Knopfler uses his increasingly world-weary voice to spin tales of gamblers, lovers and seafarers from across the globe over the 20 original tracks.
O'Brien is just one of several guests who add layers to the sound not typically heard in popular music, including whistle, flute, pedal steel, harmonica, fiddle and accordion. Along the way Knopfler delves into country, blues, Celtic folk and rock, melding the different styles into a cohesive whole.
CHECK THIS TRACK OUT: On "Seattle," Knopfler picks his acoustic guitar to tell the story of two people falling out of love, despite their shared affection for the rainy city. Ruth Moody of the Wailin' Jennys provides lovingly aching backup singing, perfectly fitting the mood."
"O'Brien is just one of several guests who add layers to the sound not typically heard in popular music, including whistle, flute, pedal steel, harmonica, fiddle and accordion."......................can't say that loud enough can we???? Bet soon a longer review will be coming from hopefully...Headbutler at Huffpost
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20120910/us-music-review-mark-knopfler/
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Mark Knopfler
Privateering
added: 11 Sep 2012 // release date: 3 Sep 2012 // label: Mercury
reviewer: David Spencer
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Imagine the fuss if Chris Martin decided now was the time to finish Coldplay and then the following years and years of calls for a reunion. When a singer decides to end the career of a band it is often a brave move and it does not come much braver than when Mark Knopfler put Dire Straits into retirement back in 1995. At the time the band were still one of the biggest in the world, after shifting 30 million copies of Brothers In Arms alone.
Since then Mark Knopfler has produced six solo albums, of varying quality but always superbly crafted and made with a great deal of affection. Given that this seventh album comes only three years after his last, it is surprising that Privateering is a double, containing 20 tracks (Knopfler
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A very good review
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-mark-knopfler-privateering/
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I enjoyed reading the review El Macho provided. Those long and loving reviews are the best.
While I liked Stuart Bauer's review..it was way too short. I get the feeling that MK's attitude on 'casting shows' and what he said (another thread here) was wonderful to hear, that those views may make some in the industry give him and this new cd a pass, or just a slight nod-- only because he's still one of the absolute best. (Rolling Stone... a little nod it was)
And...perhaps others won't agree with me and feel the same as Stuart's review...I never thought Seattle was about two people falling out of love. It does make sense, but I think it could as much be about just be two people who for whatever reason (the economy) try to find a different place to live...and they've been disillusioned by so much..
This cd, as MK has said, talks about a lot of people who are using their wits to stay afloat...300 million in US (or so) and 46 million impoverished--elsewhere the same...or more.
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interesting to read about the castings show thing, considering his daughter is a huge xfactor fan (michael collins?) :-)
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Album Review: Mark Knopfler, Privateering
Being a musician is easy. Or at least that
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A Portuguese review
http://discodigital.sapo.pt/news.asp?id_news=45886
Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 18:38
'Privateering' Mark Knopfler
Jo
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http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/privateering-20120911
"Redbud Tree," a highlight of Mark Knopfler's eighth solo album, could've been written 100 years ago. But given our ecocrisis, this tree-hugging folk gem, embossed with a shimmering fingerpicked Strat, feels cannily modern. Knopfler's sueded voice has changed little since his 1980s heyday, and his elegant electric-guitar work sounds better than ever. The 20 songs, most top-shelf, are a textbook of folk styles, from Irish ballads ("Kingdom of Gold") and country-flavored weepers ("Seattle") to slide-driven blues ("Don't Forget Your Hat") and Tin Pan Alley nostalgia ("Radio City Serenade"). On the title track, he shows offhis acoustic playing, a folk-rock vet returning to the source.
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Nice Review from Seattlepi.
The 1st paragraph below about Willy deVille says a lot about our man.
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Mark-Knopfler-Privateering-3858173.php#ixzz26aOyEKId
A couple of years ago when a man I admired and respected was dying, I was asked to prepare an article to be published when he died. Basically an obituary, but also an appreciation for a talented man who through fate, bad luck, and his own demons never really received the recognition he deserved. While I was able to supply the nuts and bolts of his career and give my opinion, I knew if I wanted to people notice I'd need to have a quote from a not only a familiar name but one whose opinion would carry some weight. While there was an obvious choice I didn't hold out much hope of hearing back from him as he didn't know me from a hole in the ground. However, to my delight and heartfelt appreciation, it was only about a week after I sent out the email request I heard back from Mark Knopfler.
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Really enjoyed this one, thanks for sharing Shanrgi La. The last paragraph summarizes Mark's approach and songwriting abilities really well.
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Fantastic review...this person really LISTENS to Mark. The writer of the RS review just seemed to 'phone it in'..no emotion to it at all.
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I didn't manage to see the album here in Brasilia stores, and I assume that Privateering was not yet released in Brazil, or at least didn't raise people's attention. But there are a few reviews about the album, mostly on websites, all positive.
Whiplash, for instance (http://whiplash.net/materias/cds/163409-markknopfler.html). It compares MK's voice with Dylan and Cohen, and traces a comparison between the album and Springsteen's Seeger sessions. "A scottish bluesman in love with coutry music", says the review, giving the album 8 out 10.
Diario do Grande ABC newspapper (http://www.dgabc.com.br/News/5979682/knopfler-mistura-ritmos.aspx) mentions I used to could, Got to have something and Dream of the drowned submariner ("delicate"). The reviewer praises MK for his "shining moments and impeccable arrengements"
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As someone who is not a DS fan but has liked much of what MK has produced in his solo career, I should warn "regular" AMIT readers that, while the following guy describes PRIVATEERING as "perfect", he is less complimentary about some (only some) of MK's earlier work.
That said, it's a fairly long and, I thought, balanced and considered review:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/blogs/blog-on-the-tracks/7675785/mark-knopfler-back-behind-the-plough
I trust it hasn't been posted here before.
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Thanks, twm! Very enjoyable reading! :)
Did you notice that there was an article on "Tempest" from Sweetman too?
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I did. He didn't much like TEMPEST and, so far, I have found much in it to enjoy.
In contrast, I agree with him that Dylan has been lauded, regarding recent albums, beyond what the albums themselves deserve. There are tracks that I really like and there have been live performances of some songs that have really got to me but the albums simply have not held together - for me. I have probably played the Bootleg Series compilation TELL TALE SIGNS more often than any one of last four studio albums, with the possible exception of TIME OUT OF MIND. And that's a tell tale sign in itself. Also, of the 39 tracks on the 3-CD version of TELL TALE SIGNS, 10 came from the TIME OUT OF MIND sessions, none from "LOVE AND THEFT", and 2 from MODERN TIMES. That's another tell tale sign.
As for professional reviewers, I don't pay too much attention to them - sometimes I think that, in a strange kind of way, they're reviewing the previous album. And you will always find fans who "love" a new album and rave about it, come what may. These are largely distractions.
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As someone who is not a DS fan but has liked much of what MK has produced in his solo career, I should warn "regular" AMIT readers that, while the following guy describes PRIVATEERING as "perfect", he is less complimentary about some (only some) of MK's earlier work.
That said, it's a fairly long and, I thought, balanced and considered review:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/blogs/blog-on-the-tracks/7675785/mark-knopfler-back-behind-the-plough
I trust it hasn't been posted here before.
Best review I have read so far. Thanks.
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Yes, it is a great review. That man has a real urge to tell us how great he thinks Privateering is. Can't agree with everything he writes though, but I like this line a lot: he's always had the voice of a 60-year-old. Now, at 63, Mark Knopfler finally - utterly, totally - suits his voice.
LE
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His Tempest review is also good. Maybe too hard on uncle Bob (Time Out of Mind surely wasn't his only great album since the 80s), but a very welcome break from all the ridiculous 5/5 and 10/10 reviews.
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Great review in Russian http://izvestia.ru/news/535826
Do not have any time to translate, please use a Google service
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A very positive review from the sunny Bay of Plenty in New Zealand... ;D
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/news/album-review-mark-knopfler-privateering/1553488/
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Two more reviews (nothing new though):
http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/09/25/that-would-have-been-just-terrible-mark-knopfler-had-to-edit-new-album-after-creative-outburst/ (http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/09/25/that-would-have-been-just-terrible-mark-knopfler-had-to-edit-new-album-after-creative-outburst/)
http://www.mdr.de/mdr-figaro/musik/cddw-knopfler100.html (http://www.mdr.de/mdr-figaro/musik/cddw-knopfler100.html)
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"A hen can lay a golden egg, but she still can't sing."
I was listening to PRIVATEERING while at work with my headphones on. I'm sure the rest of the room thought I had gone bonkers when I erupted into laughter when I heard that. I just laughed and laughed! He can write a better song than anybody I ever heard. Who would think of that line to open a song? :lol
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"A hen can lay a golden egg, but she still can't sing."
I was listening to PRIVATEERING while at work with my headphones on. I'm sure the rest of the room thought I had gone bonkers when I erupted into laughter when I heard that. I just laughed and laughed! He can write a better song than anybody I ever heard. Who would think of that line to open a song? :lol
Funny you mentioned this. I didn't laugh out loud, but thought what a funny song. I told my little boy that this is the song for him. We recently got him 4 chickens, he's waiting every day for them to lay eggs. (golden???) For sure they can't sing except making noises that are far from pretty. :D
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good review twm, thnx for the link.
Tell tale signs is brilliant. my personal favorite on there is still Series of Dreams...
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A few factual errors here in this TV show from New Zealand. In fact, it's really quite amusing (especially the picture of Guy) :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX1fOu52V88
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A few factual errors here in this TV show from New Zealand. In fact, it's really quite amusing (especially the picture of Guy) :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX1fOu52V88
Thank you dmg! That was great, especially the picture of Guy! :lol
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"Baby-boomer friendly" haha
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I like the way he passionately talked about MK. He can fit with us get a lifer !
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A few factual errors here in this TV show from New Zealand. In fact, it's really quite amusing (especially the picture of Guy) :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX1fOu52V88
Thank you dmg! That was great, especially the picture of Guy! :lol
Who is that guy in the picture? It's not Guy!
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A few factual errors here in this TV show from New Zealand. In fact, it's really quite amusing (especially the picture of Guy) :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX1fOu52V88
Thank you dmg! That was great, especially the picture of Guy! :lol
Who is that guy in the picture? It's not Guy!
It's his uncle Guy - also called Guy Fletcher! ;D
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A few factual errors here in this TV show from New Zealand. In fact, it's really quite amusing (especially the picture of Guy) :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX1fOu52V88
Thank you dmg! That was great, especially the picture of Guy! :lol
Who is that guy in the picture? It's not Guy!
It's his uncle Guy - also called Guy Fletcher! ;D
OMG, that's hilarious :lol
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So that guy that's not guy is a Guy called Guy, too?
LE
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So that guy that's not guy is a Guy called Guy, too?
LE
Uncle Guy
A very famous song writer, if you check his biography you will be amused by it!
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Is there any MK Interview for "Privateering" ?
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Is there any MK Interview for "Privateering" ?
Apart of the official one, I think there is nothing
http://www.universalmusic.pt/player.php?id=eeec58e2-c162-421e-956e-5bbab96ee3d1 (http://www.universalmusic.pt/player.php?id=eeec58e2-c162-421e-956e-5bbab96ee3d1)
I mean on tv, in press there are some.
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In the better late than never category:
http://www.cowboysindians.com/Blog/November-2012/Album-Review-Mark-Knopflers-Privateering/
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Hi Everybody
I'm looking for a "text interview" for privateering album! cpuld u please help me?
thanks :)