KMA2643 David Knopfler – Ship Of Dreams
Toasty Taranna #7: BMV #7: 3-For-$10 Bin #3: David Knopfler – Ship Of Dreams
This is the first David Knopfler solo record I’ve ever owned, which is a mighty damn shame – this was fantastic and I wish I had them all! Of course I love Dire Straits and have all of that but for some weird reason I’ve never looked beyond them. I’ve wasted so much time!
This is acoustic/electric blues/rock/pop done with all of the best sensibilities. Knopfler’s vocals are spot-on, just gravely enough to have an edge but not done as an affect… The songs are whip-smart, and beautifully constructed. This is the kind of album that leaves you feeling like you just had an experience, the kind of experience that elevates and enlightens. Oh yeah…
Loved it. I need more!
Hit It Or Quit It? HIT!
PS: I was digging around on Amazon and found a comment from DK himself! Check it:
| David K |
5.0 out of 5 stars
Correction to Payman’s generous review
January 1, 2005 – Published on Amazon.com
Just wanted to point out that the sax player on Ship of Dreams is Tim Whitehead – not Chris White (who plays on my other records)
– both excellent players as it happens. Also that the record is available at amazon.de for a lot less or at CD Baby or at my website
knopfler.com for £8-50 pounds – – nobody should be paying $39 – or anything like it!
Cheers
David Knopfler
Posted on August 15, 2018, in posts by aaron and tagged david knopfler. Bookmark the permalink. 11 Comments.
Cheers on David for the comment. I don’t actually own any of David’s solo stuff either. I have some Mark stuff and of course Dire Straits. I need to check this out. Thanks.
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I can say for sure, hearing this one David Knopfler solo record made me want to get ALL of the David Knopfler solo albums! 🙂
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Love that he wants to (a) correctly credit the musicians, and (b) save fans money!
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I agree with a) and b)! And c) this album kicks ass.
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Ha, that was cool of David to do that. I didn’t even know he had any solo stuff out there. Will have to check it out.
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According to his Wiki, he has a whole whack of solo stuff for you to find!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Knopfler#Solo_discography
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I had no idea he had solo stuff! I tip my hat to his comment on Amazon, too. Good guy!
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He has a whole bunch of solo stuff – check out the link in my reply to BuriedOnMars (above). Lots of goodness to find!
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Well how can I resist that review. Cool nod and comment by David. I love that shit.
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And it’s a great album to boot. You’re gonna wanna hear it!
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I’m going to get to this one soon.
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