No Tour with the new album.

[Pierre]

I can say I have the same exact feeling when a new album is coming now than 25 years ago, a kind of new song buzz I get when it comes to MK and very few other artists if any have that impact on my life.

The thing is we are changing too but the thrill is still here because there will always be a song or songs that will stick to you.

 

[jbaent]

Once i learnt to love MK as a solo artist, that I only got to understand and love after TRPD, each time I know MK is recording, I feel excited and looking forward to listen to it.

I agree that "Get Lucky" is probably his best solo record, which I consider perfect from start to finish but in every record, even Tracker, there are at least a couple of tracks that are gemms to me (Laughs etc, Basil and Silver eagle in that one).

And I happen to be the weirdo that love DTRW almost in their entirety, except for "Nobody's child", "When she leaves", and "Slow learner" although these two there are times I enjoy them.

Can't wait for the new one and discover new gems!

[Robson]

I'm a weirdo too:) but I really like Nobody's Child. For me, it's a classic Knopfler.

[quizzaciously]

I'm a weirdo too:) but I really like Nobody's Child. For me, it's a classic Knopfler.

I'm such a weirdo to the point that I'm not differentiating Dire Straits and solo Mark Knopfler at all. To me, it's the same exact music, written by the same man at different decades and points of his life. And yes, the same guy who wrote "Brothers In Arms" and "Sultans Of Swing" later wrote "Heavy Up". To me, there's no difference. Once you realise it's the same man, that we all age differently, and that it was a different MK who wrote all these, apparently, "better" songs, you free yourself from this judging and just enjoy the music. The best opinion I heard about this is that fans either grow up with their idols or simply part ways. Provided, that their idol grows up, of course, and not falling back. And Mark is certainly growing up all the time. One of the few geniuses who work consistently and flawlessly.

[Robson]

I'm a weirdo too:) but I really like Nobody's Child. For me, it's a classic Knopfler.

I'm such a weirdo to the point that I'm not differentiating Dire Straits and solo Mark Knopfler at all. To me, it's the same exact music, written by the same man at different decades and points of his life. And yes, the same guy who wrote "Brothers In Arms" and "Sultans Of Swing" later wrote "Heavy Up". To me, there's no difference. Once you realise it's the same man, that we all age differently, and that it was a different MK who wrote all these, apparently, "better" songs, you free yourself from this judging and just enjoy the music. The best opinion I heard about this is that fans either grow up with their idols or simply part ways. Provided, that their idol grows up, of course, and not falling back. And Mark is certainly growing up all the time. One of the few geniuses who work consistently and flawlessly.

Perfect comment. I agree with every word.

[Pierre]

We are all weirdo I guess in our own way, I skip multiple tracks in Tracker but none in DTRW

[superval99]

We are all weirdo I guess in our own way, I skip multiple tracks in Tracker but none in DTRW

..... and I skip multiple tracks in DTRW and none in Tracker!     

[Stanko]

I'm a weirdo too:) but I really like Nobody's Child. For me, it's a classic Knopfler.

I'm such a weirdo to the point that I'm not differentiating Dire Straits and solo Mark Knopfler at all. To me, it's the same exact music, written by the same man at different decades and points of his life. And yes, the same guy who wrote "Brothers In Arms" and "Sultans Of Swing" later wrote "Heavy Up". To me, there's no difference. Once you realise it's the same man, that we all age differently, and that it was a different MK who wrote all these, apparently, "better" songs, you free yourself from this judging and just enjoy the music. The best opinion I heard about this is that fans either grow up with their idols or simply part ways. Provided, that their idol grows up, of course, and not falling back. And Mark is certainly growing up all the time. One of the few geniuses who work consistently and flawlessly.

Perfect comment. I agree with every word.

Exactly

[KnopfleRick]

Here is another weirdo. I've been listening to Mark's music since 1979 and every time I learn that he's in the studio again to create a new album I get most excited about it and can't wait to have it in my hands. Release day feels like a Holiday to me. 

[KnopfleRick]

I'm a weirdo too:) but I really like Nobody's Child. For me, it's a classic Knopfler.

I'm such a weirdo to the point that I'm not differentiating Dire Straits and solo Mark Knopfler at all. To me, it's the same exact music, written by the same man at different decades and points of his life. And yes, the same guy who wrote "Brothers In Arms" and "Sultans Of Swing" later wrote "Heavy Up". To me, there's no difference. Once you realise it's the same man, that we all age differently, and that it was a different MK who wrote all these, apparently, "better" songs, you free yourself from this judging and just enjoy the music. The best opinion I heard about this is that fans either grow up with their idols or simply part ways. Provided, that their idol grows up, of course, and not falling back. And Mark is certainly growing up all the time. One of the few geniuses who work consistently and flawlessly.

I agree with every word. 

[cannibals]

I fear Mark has said cheerio. The music still keeps on coming though.
Is the answer on a tour question from Guy a few days ago. I think it's not 100 procent sure that he wil stop but Guy is saying a lot on this subject..

[qjamesfloyd]

I must be a big weirdo, there is not one song from Mark I dislike, and I never skip one one of his songs, I find there is merit in every song, even if it's just the guitar or the lyrics.

[quizzaciously]

I must be a big weirdo, there is not one song from Mark I dislike, and I never skip one one of his songs, I find there is merit in every song, even if it's just the guitar or the lyrics.

Every song means something and was inspired by something. And often we don't know by what exactly. For instance, Mark refused to give away an inspiration for the "Trawlerman's Song", because he thought it would ruin the experience. So it was probably inspired by something extremely mundane. But still — inspired by something! So even if it's a song like "Hot Dog", it's still a song, a message, and is still perfectly recorded with this fabulous band. When the writer respects his work so much, you, in turn, respect it as a listener.

[ds1984]

When the writer respects his work so much, you, in turn, respect it as a listener.

 

Art is not a question of respect.

Respect turns you into a jail.

[quizzaciously]

When the writer respects his work so much, you, in turn, respect it as a listener.

 

Art is not a question of respect.

Respect turns you into a jail.

Dunno. Considering his low profile, Mark could've easily played in a lesser spectacular band, hire cheaper engineers and producers, and never build his own studio just to record his albums, it's this pure desire to give the best for your children (songs, that is). If that's not respect, then I don't know what is.