Mark Knopfler

Sailing To Philadelphia

I am now sailing with Mr. Knopfler

Review Score:

(10/10)
I bought this album because I had read numerous reviews about it as being one the year's best recordings. I had never heard his music, I didn't know who this artist was, and I was only able to sample a few of the songs before I purchased it. However, when I recieved the album, I was not let down at all.

If you are into musicians who play their own guitars and sing with deep voices, this album is for you. Knopfler strokes the guitar and sings his songs with ease, and this album plays so effortlessly that the music can almost blend into any atmosphere.

It reminds me of the Lucinda Williams "Car Wheels...." album in that every song is written with precision and thought. It seems as though Knopfler is sitting down in front of a camp fire and allowing all us to enjoy what he has to offer. All of the recordings reveal something about the musician, and the album it is crafted so that all of the listeners can come along for this journey.

His voice also reminds me of James Taylor. The tones they both use in their voices are very similar, and the way they address their music is acutely parallel.

If you like music from artists like Shawn Mullins or David Gray (or James Taylor and Lucinda Williams), I think that you will appreciate what Knopfler has created with this album.

More Reviews: