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Reviews of Dire Straits' 'Live: 1978-1992,' upgraded Beatles anthologies, and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: Dire Straits’ ‘Live: 1978–1992,’ the Beatles’ Revamped ‘1962–1966’ and ‘1967–1970,’ and the Weeklings
Tag Archives: Mark Knopfler
Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Remixed ‘Animals,’ Mark Knopfler’s ‘Studio Albums 2009–2018,’ and Rory Block’s ‘Ain’t Nobody Worried’
A remix of Pink Floyd's 'Animals' finally appears, plus another box of Mark Knopfler solo albums and covers from Rory Block.
Read More »Music Reviews: Mark Knopfler’s ‘The Studio Albums 1996–2007,’ plus Jesper Lindell’s ‘Twilights’
A box set collects the first five solo albums from Dire Straits' leader and Jesper Lindell hits a home run with his sophomore release.
Read More »My 10 Favourite Recordings Of 2012
Here's a highly subjective Top 10 list of musical favourites for 2012.
Read More »Music Review: Mark Knopfler – Privateering
Not many people can compassionately sing about the realities of making a living without pontificating. Mark Knopfler can.
Read More »Music Review: Bap Kennedy – Sailor’s Revenge
Bap Kennedy unites Irish and American traditions with his new studio album.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Last Exit to Brooklyn
A strong ensemble cast makes this gritty period piece worth seeing.
Read More »Music Review: Thomas Dolby – A Map Of The Floating City
Thomas Dolby returns with his first studio album in almost 20 years.
Read More »VCV: Roy Bittan’s Greatest Hits
E Street Band pianist "Professor" Roy Bittan turns 61 today; here are just a few of his musical highlights...
Read More »Best Music of ’09: Auerbach, Brendan Benson, Howling Bells, Knopfler, Barrett Martin, Nick Moss, Petty, R.E.M., Switchfoot, U2
With no clear cut winner, we review the 10 best albums of 2009...
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