Sailing to Philadelphia by Mark Knopfler Warner Bros / Wea

Product Description: Former Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler's second proper solo album (he's remained preoccupied with soundtrack work through the years) is a stirring and considered set of transatlantic blues. The collection is bolstered by contributions from Van Morrison ("The Last Laugh") and James Taylor (the title track), while Knopfler's guitar playing remains fresh and alive as he merges country and folk picking with electric blues. But it's as a writer that he really impresses: "Baloney Again" is a sensitive portrayal of a black gospel outfit in Jim Crow America; the title track is an intriguing distillation of Thomas Pynchon's doorstopper novel, Mason & Dixon; and "Silvertown Blues" is a stirring appreciation of blue-collar endeavor. A lovingly and honestly crafted collection, Sailing to Philadelphia shows Knopfler's talent and commitment remain as strong as ever. --Gavin Martin

Customer Reviews

5 stars Wonderful introduction to Mark Knofler
This is a wonderful portfolio of what Mark Knofler can do musically. No two songs are alike and the music covers everthing from ballad to blues. Definitely worth the price of purchase.

5 stars It doesn't get better than this.....
I'm one of Mark Knopfler's biggest fans(and have been since i first heard "Sultans Of Swing" back in '78) and I have to say that I don't think he's ever put out an album better than this one. It amazes me from first song to last. As ever, he writes stories,not just throwaway lyrics to support the melody.A couple of good examples here---The title track wherein he teaches all of us a little about American history(the two men who mapped out the Mason-Dixon Line) and the one describing a mail order bride and her pioneer husband starting a new life together. Start to finish an amazing piece of work worthy of his prodigious songwriting talent.

5 stars great country/rock
Somewhat quiet, yet upbeat rhythms; try and listen to the
guitar nuances in the background. Good, clean, diverse
traditional instruments fill-in, without artificial
sounds -- effortless.

5 stars Better than Clapton
It's a real stretch for me to say that anyone is better than Eric Clapton. But the truth is - Mark Knopfler is the best guitarist I have ever heard - Sailing to Philadelphia is my all time favorite album/cd.
I am an Ozark Moutain Daredevils fan too and I have worn out 5 of the "quilt" albums and cd's and I think one 8 track tape. Sailing to Philadephia will beat that record for me.
~Chrissy Phillips, Springfield - MO

5 stars Mark Rocks!
If you are a Dire Straits fan, check out this album. Mark Knopfler is utterly fantastic. His guitar playing is superb. My favorite track though is the title song, a duet with James Taylor. Buy this CD -- you will not be disappointed.

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