Post by: Knopflerado on November 19, 2018, 08:13:21 PM
I'm curious, if he will conquer 1st place again in Austria (after he succeeded with Tracker and Privateering) ... tough competitors this time though ...
Anyway - 3 days+ before the next announcement DTRW seems to start at 8 in UK:
https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/michael-buble-little-mix-and-mumford-and-sons-are-fighting-it-out-for-this-weeks-uk-number-1-album__24756/
Post by: Ian Lewis on November 19, 2018, 08:21:59 PM
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 19, 2018, 08:31:32 PM
Post by: Knopflerado on November 19, 2018, 08:42:25 PM
https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/18650/mark-knopfler/
Post by: quizzaciously on November 19, 2018, 08:46:58 PM
I remember an enormous hype when I released Privateering album chords, there was almost equal hype over Tracker chords.
But something happened on Down The Road Wherever and people just doesn't care. This is strange if you ask me.
Considering the overall commercial flavour of the album, it should get overhyped, but it won't. Why?
Post by: Love Expresso on November 19, 2018, 08:48:59 PM
LE
Post by: quizzaciously on November 19, 2018, 09:21:49 PM
Maybe because the songs are all so flat?
LE
I'm afraid so. This is pretty scientific results by the way. My theory is that the main experiment of this album was to let musicians decide and the end result is a great album for a band, not so great if you want to play songs on your own. You can say it about both singles, the opening track, and for the other 50% of the album.
I'm pretty sure and Mark said it in an interview, that he selects wether the song should be arranged by him or he just take it to the band and they arrange it. I hope Guy "Doc" Fletcher will elaborate on this process in his studio diary so we won't need to guess anymore.
Post by: dmg on November 19, 2018, 10:16:47 PM
Post by: Love Expresso on November 19, 2018, 10:21:44 PM
LE
Post by: holaknopfler on November 19, 2018, 10:30:52 PM
Or the last tour has even caused more damage than we think.
LE
Hmm... The gig in AMS was sold out in 2 days.
Post by: Markus on November 23, 2018, 04:27:08 PM
Germany: #3
Sweden: #2
Post by: mkdsone on November 23, 2018, 04:33:03 PM
(http://)
Post by: Markus on November 23, 2018, 04:34:48 PM
Post by: Knopflerado on November 23, 2018, 04:39:58 PM
Remarkable german position (3), as he's highest ranking international act, outrunning p.e. Mumford & Sons (5) and Michael Bublé (6).
Post by: Markus on November 23, 2018, 04:59:59 PM
Post by: superval99 on November 23, 2018, 06:48:24 PM
I really believe that MK is much more highly regarded in other countries than the UK, I'm sorry to say!
Post by: pitx on November 23, 2018, 06:56:31 PM
DTRW German 3 Swedish 2 , New Zelanda 10, Ductch 5 umm
Post by: vr46mk on November 23, 2018, 07:12:04 PM
Tracker German 1 , Swedish Albums 3, New Zealand 4, Dutch 1,
DTRW German 3 Swedish 2 , New Zelanda 10, Ductch 5 umm
That swedish #2 spot must the the higher in recent years? Don't know which position Privateering got...?
Post by: pitx on November 23, 2018, 07:29:37 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privateering_(album)
Post by: pitx on November 23, 2018, 07:33:49 PM
Post by: Jules on November 23, 2018, 08:02:03 PM
Post by: Robson on November 23, 2018, 08:08:23 PM
Still nothing from Spain, maybe early next week...
The same in Poland.
Post by: quizzaciously on November 23, 2018, 08:19:17 PM
UK # 17 Disappointing! The lowest position I can remember for an MK album! ::)
I really believe that MK is much more highly regarded in other countries than the UK, I'm sorry to say!
This is really strange considering each album getting more and more popular, and Down The Road being very commercialised.
A good result for such a controversial album though. I really hope the next time we'll hear classic MK hitting №1 in all charts!
Post by: dmg on November 23, 2018, 08:27:45 PM
Perhaps the change in direction has alienated the Celtic music fanbase Mark has built up over recent years and some of the earlier fanbase has been lost. :think
Post by: superval99 on November 23, 2018, 08:33:27 PM
He's not done any promo on TV yet, only a few magazines and radio shows. I'm not sure many people regularly buy magazines these days either.
Perhaps the change in direction has alienated the Celtic music fanbase Mark has built up over recent years and some of the earlier fanbase has been lost. :think
He did Breakfast on TV last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHY6w2QBZv8
I've been reading the comments on Amazon and although they started very complimentary, they began to deteriorate in the last few days and this one really was mystifying:
One star:
Sublime musicianship, perfect timing, one or two excellent song lyrics and a sound to die for. Pity its one big yawn from start to finish - apart that is from 2 or 3 tracks that have you rushing for the fast-forward because they are so toe-curlingly awful. What a huge disappointment !
:disbelief :disbelief
Post by: junkie_doll on November 23, 2018, 08:38:09 PM
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart-update/
Post by: dmg on November 23, 2018, 08:39:23 PM
Post by: vancip on November 23, 2018, 08:40:21 PM
Post by: dmg on November 23, 2018, 08:41:30 PM
Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
Post by: superval99 on November 23, 2018, 08:41:50 PM
It seems it‘s 8 now in the UK ...
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart-update/
No that was last week's update! The charts were tonight at 5.45!
Post by: superval99 on November 23, 2018, 08:47:30 PM
Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
Post by: pitx on November 23, 2018, 08:49:19 PM
4.0 out of 5 stars
Post by: dannr1 on November 23, 2018, 08:49:39 PM
Post by: superval99 on November 23, 2018, 08:51:30 PM
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 23, 2018, 11:57:54 PM
Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 24, 2018, 12:52:41 AM
Buble is terrible.Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
I really can't understand why anyone would buy a Buble record when they could buy a Sinatra record and hear the same songs done soooooo much better.
There are bigger c**** in the world than Buble, but I just haven't met them yet.
Anyhoo, 17 in the UK is terrible but most of my favourite artists wouldn't even chart so I don't care about these things anymore.
Post by: sultan78 on November 24, 2018, 06:56:39 AM
Post by: Love Expresso on November 24, 2018, 08:27:29 AM
LE
Post by: K-alberto on November 24, 2018, 09:08:45 AM
Post by: GIUMK on November 24, 2018, 09:44:17 AM
Post by: vancip on November 24, 2018, 09:56:32 AM
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 10:30:27 AM
Buble is terrible.Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
I really can't understand why anyone would buy a Buble record when they could buy a Sinatra record and hear the same songs done soooooo much better.
There are bigger c**** in the world than Buble, but I just haven't met them yet.
Anyhoo, 17 in the UK is terrible but most of my favourite artists wouldn't even chart so I don't care about these things anymore.
Not agreeing with you there Dusty. I'll happily buy Buble Vinyl ta... On the subject of C****, Sinatra it seems was a huge one!!!!!!
Post by: Ian Lewis on November 24, 2018, 10:41:43 AM
So, maybe not overall concerned with position but I think he would be interested to know how his work is doing. I can’t imagine British Grove is not an inconsiderate overhead, though a lot of the other band booking etc may cover this.
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Post by: superval99 on November 24, 2018, 11:33:07 AM
Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
Try Sinatra's "Songs for Swingin' Lovers" with the wonderful Nelson Riddle orchestra. A million times better than Buble - the real thing! :)
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 11:36:25 AM
Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
Try Sinatra's "Songs for Swingin' Lovers" with the wonderful Nelson Riddle orchestra. A million times better than Buble - the real thing! :)
Sorry Val, I'm seriously not into Sinatra personally.
I just really like Buble's voice.....and not Sinatra's....
Post by: K-alberto on November 24, 2018, 11:36:37 AM
My reasoning makes me think of something else: with Tracker, a single sounding DS was enough to push the album to number 1 in many countries of Europe and sell a lot. Unbelievable! :disbelief
That's true! And that says a lot about how much Mark really cares about charts and selling numbers... If he did, how much does it take for him to manage a tune with a trademark Dire Straits sound...? Two hours, I guess...
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 11:39:44 AM
A million times better than Buble - the real thing! :)Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
Slight exaggeration there me thinks!!!
Post by: superval99 on November 24, 2018, 11:49:07 AM
A million times better than Buble - the real thing! :)Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
Slight exaggeration there me thinks!!!
Of course, but if you haven't heard it already - take a listen! It isn't all about Sinatra, it's the Nelson Riddle orchestra that is also the star! BTW I'm not a Sinatra fan or a fan of this type of music usually, but I have loved this album since I was a teenager - and that's a looong time! ;D It knocks Buble into the dust!
Post by: Markus on November 24, 2018, 12:44:15 PM
Post by: dmg on November 24, 2018, 12:55:24 PM
I was surprised about BOTDF release as second single two weeks before album in stores because MK usually needed just 1 song airplaying to wake up aficionados about forthcoming new work. Looking at charts, maybe was BOTDF a patch because GOYS didn't work at all?
Me too. It would also make people decide not to buy the album if they weren't keen on either of the two songs. Not keen on one song and you would still buy the album.
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 01:58:19 PM
Post by: superval99 on November 24, 2018, 02:21:51 PM
Back on topic, I did have to chuckle when I went into HMV this morning to buy my wife the Booblay Vinyl.... Oh look what was covering it up!!!
Ten pounds extra for MK! Maybe that's why it's not selling as well as Buble! :think ;D
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 02:31:54 PM
Back on topic, I did have to chuckle when I went into HMV this morning to buy my wife the Booblay Vinyl.... Oh look what was covering it up!!!
Ten pounds extra for MK! Maybe that's why it's not selling as well as Buble! :think ;D
Hahaha!!!! Cheap at half the price....
Post by: pitx on November 24, 2018, 02:36:40 PM
#14 (LP#9) – Down the Road Wherever by Mark Knopfler is the ninth solo album for the former Dire Straits front man, who last charted with in 2016 with “The Tracker” (HP-12) his highest charted album, with this new album becoming his second highest charted and third Top 20 entry as her first was this high in 2000 with his second solo release “Sailing to Philadelphia” (HP-16).
http://www.noise11.com/news/australian-charts-a-star-is-born-is-the-no-1-album-for-fifth-week-20181124
Post by: Markus on November 24, 2018, 03:46:48 PM
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 24, 2018, 05:03:22 PM
Any mid to late 50s Sinatra is superb, went downhill in the Reprise era.
Genuinely surprised to see a fan of serious music to defend Buble (who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives) but each to their own. :)
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 05:12:52 PM
As per usual, Val is absolutely correct, Songs For Swinging Lovers is one of the greatest albums ever made (something no one will ever try to claim about Buble's output) and a huge part of that is Nelson Riddle's orchestration.
Any mid to late 50s Sinatra is superb, went downhill in the Reprise era.
Genuinely surprised to see a fan of serious music to defend Buble (who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives) but each to their own. :)
Sorry but I do very occasionally like to listen to Buble but of course MK is king in my books. How many of you have listened every day more or less non stop to DTRW, in fact I reckon the mp3s are pretty much worn out!!!! Moving on chap.....
Post by: hunter on November 24, 2018, 05:15:44 PM
(who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives)
"Not that we are judging anyone"
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 24, 2018, 05:31:36 PM
No apology necessary, tongue firmly in cheek my friend. :)As per usual, Val is absolutely correct, Songs For Swinging Lovers is one of the greatest albums ever made (something no one will ever try to claim about Buble's output) and a huge part of that is Nelson Riddle's orchestration.
Any mid to late 50s Sinatra is superb, went downhill in the Reprise era.
Genuinely surprised to see a fan of serious music to defend Buble (who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives) but each to their own. :)
Sorry but I do very occasionally like to listen to Buble but of course MK is king in my books. How many of you have listened every day more or less non stop to DTRW, in fact I reckon the mp3s are pretty much worn out!!!! Moving on chap.....
Each to their own... I don't mind admitting, I'm a big Cliff Richard fan ;)
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 24, 2018, 05:32:11 PM
Thanks for your valuable contribution.(who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives)
"Not that we are judging anyone"
Didn't you leave?
Post by: hunter on November 24, 2018, 05:39:05 PM
Thanks for your valuable contribution.(who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives)
"Not that we are judging anyone"
Didn't you leave?
I did, but I decided to give it another go (certain people seem to have cooled down a little).
But if you, a mod, would rather I left, well, what can I say?
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 24, 2018, 05:52:04 PM
Just seems odd, making a big song and dance with an "I'm Leaving" thread only to come back within weeks.
Post by: hunter on November 24, 2018, 05:59:14 PM
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 24, 2018, 06:21:36 PM
Post by: superval99 on November 24, 2018, 06:45:37 PM
Well, we're glad you're back :)
Seconded! :thumbsup
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 06:51:37 PM
Well, we're glad you're back :)
Seconded! :thumbsup
Thirded.... :wave
Post by: superval99 on November 24, 2018, 06:52:06 PM
A million times better than Buble - the real thing! :)Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
Slight exaggeration there me thinks!!!
Here is one of my favourites from the album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZNIKZdoehE
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 08:14:34 PM
A million times better than Buble - the real thing! :)Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist! BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!
He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
Slight exaggeration there me thinks!!!
Here is one of my favourites from the album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZNIKZdoehE
:thumbsup
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 24, 2018, 08:29:31 PM
No apology necessary, tongue firmly in cheek my friend. :)As per usual, Val is absolutely correct, Songs For Swinging Lovers is one of the greatest albums ever made (something no one will ever try to claim about Buble's output) and a huge part of that is Nelson Riddle's orchestration.
Any mid to late 50s Sinatra is superb, went downhill in the Reprise era.
Genuinely surprised to see a fan of serious music to defend Buble (who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives) but each to their own. :)
Sorry but I do very occasionally like to listen to Buble but of course MK is king in my books. How many of you have listened every day more or less non stop to DTRW, in fact I reckon the mp3s are pretty much worn out!!!! Moving on chap.....
Each to their own... I don't mind admitting, I'm a big Cliff Richard fan ;)
Cliff Richard eh!?? I'm afraid only with the Drifters/Shadows for me....
Post by: vancip on November 24, 2018, 08:51:16 PM
Italy 7, Buble got 5th
Please for the love of God no! ::)
There is also a vinyl-only Italian chart, this week:
#1 MK Down the road wherever
#2 Nirvana Nevermind
#3 Smashing Pumpkins Shiny and oh so bright vol.1
#4 Pink Floyd The Dark side of the moon
#5 Buble :P
Post by: Rolleyway Man on November 24, 2018, 09:17:50 PM
Still, regardless of charts and sales, as long as the music is out there for those of us who want to hear it and appreciate it, and as long as Mark is creatively satisfied in what he does, then that’s all that really matters in the long run.
Post by: Love Expresso on November 24, 2018, 09:37:20 PM
Also, both singles got no airplay in Germany as far as I can see.
LE
Post by: Ian Lewis on November 24, 2018, 10:48:26 PM
Obviously there is much more to music than the charts, though I have to say I am surprised that the album managed to sink all the way down to number 17, having been at number 8 midweek. I expected it to fall back slightly, but certainly not by that much! It may be that the lead single did not get enough airplay to alert people to the fact that Mark had something new coming out. ‘Beryl’ was played on fairly heavy rotation and also had a distinctly early Straits-esque sound, which probably explains (at least in part) why Tracker charted so high after its first week. But then again, Privateering still hit the top 10 with virtually zero promotion. Perhaps it’s just a demonstration of how much more difficult it is for older artists now to attain chart success what with younger generations, who will probably never know the joys of hearing properly crafted music, listening to all the autotuned hip-hop garbage that dominates the industry these days.
Still, regardless of charts and sales, as long as the music is out there for those of us who want to hear it and appreciate it, and as long as Mark is creatively satisfied in what he does, then that’s all that really matters in the long run.
Yeah, you only have to listen to the radio to hear the mass generated drivel that is being produced. Fortunately I have created a 7 and 3yr old fan of GOYS and the 3yr old can even recognise MK when I play a video now
When we get the car my boy goes “can we have Mark ‘Opfler’ on”.
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Post by: Ian Lewis on November 24, 2018, 10:49:21 PM
Having seen the jewelcase and carton editions in the stores, to me it's two things: First, it seems the box is not available in many stores, just can't see it. Second, title and cover are just not interesting enough. We all know and love the song, but it's just plain boring and cliché... Imagine Matchstick Man, a view from high above to a small man in the slow .. Sky And Water ... Best possible album title to me .... One Song At A Time... Deptford pictures... you have to come up with some good ideas and not such loveless 3 Minute photoshop job...
Also, both singles got no airplay in Germany as far as I can see.
LE
It’s a good point. I don’t mind the cover but with the fluffy clouds and blue sky it’s very reminiscent of Tracker.
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Post by: Silvertown on November 25, 2018, 01:41:02 PM
Quite well without any promotion.
Post by: dmg on November 25, 2018, 01:43:49 PM
Finland #3.
Quite well without any promotion.
But where will it Finnish... ;D
Post by: Silvertown on November 25, 2018, 02:36:40 PM
Finland #3.
Quite well without any promotion.
But where will it Finnish... ;D
To Hel-sinki?
Post by: Silvertown on November 25, 2018, 02:40:46 PM
Finland #3.
Quite well without any promotion.
Wait a minute! It is #1 if digital downloads are not taken into account!
Post by: border_reiver on November 25, 2018, 06:17:35 PM
Finland #3.
Quite well without any promotion.
But where will it Finnish... ;D
To Hel-sinki?
Don't like the joke? So suo-mi!
Post by: Silvertown on November 25, 2018, 06:43:16 PM
Finland #3.
Quite well without any promotion.
But where will it Finnish... ;D
To Hel-sinki?
Don't like the joke? So suo-mi!
? :think
Post by: dmg on November 25, 2018, 06:54:11 PM
Finland #3.
Quite well without any promotion.
But where will it Finnish... ;D
To Hel-sinki?
Don't like the joke? So suo-mi!
? :think
Suomi means Finland in Finnish. Don't you speak Finnish?! ::)
Post by: Silvertown on November 25, 2018, 06:58:58 PM
Suomi means Finland in Finnish. Don't you speak Finnish?! ::)
I speak for sure. However, I did not get the border_reiver´s point.
Post by: border_reiver on November 25, 2018, 07:53:33 PM
So sue me! ;)
Post by: Silvertown on November 25, 2018, 07:59:27 PM
Don't get my point?
So sue me! ;)
Ah, I see. Nu förstår jag.
Post by: Markus on November 26, 2018, 05:17:22 PM
Post by: pitx on November 26, 2018, 06:58:43 PM
Mark Knopfler’s Down the Road Wherever debuts at 6 and is his second solo album to reach the top ten, following 2015 release Tracker, which peaked at 4.
https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2018/11/26/canadians-place-well-weeks-albums-chart
Post by: pitx on November 27, 2018, 11:02:11 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_the_Road_Wherever
Post by: superval99 on November 27, 2018, 02:24:46 PM
US Billboard 15
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_the_Road_Wherever
# 15 in US! That's pretty good, isn't it? :)
Post by: pitx on November 27, 2018, 03:42:14 PM
http://www.promusicae.es/listas/semanales
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 27, 2018, 05:11:26 PM
US Billboard 15
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_the_Road_Wherever
# 15 in US! That's pretty good, isn't it? :)
Very good.
Post by: Markus on November 27, 2018, 07:00:57 PM
Post by: The Privateer on November 27, 2018, 07:51:44 PM
"Mark Knopfler’s Down the Road Wherever debuts at 6th place on its first week(...)"
Post by: Markus on November 28, 2018, 04:59:21 AM
Portugal #6
"Mark Knopfler’s Down the Road Wherever debuts at 6th place on its first week(...)"
I can't find this charts?
Post by: neco on November 28, 2018, 08:23:53 AM
Post by: Ian Lewis on November 28, 2018, 03:25:44 PM
Switzerland #1 !
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Post by: pitx on November 28, 2018, 03:28:45 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_the_Road_Wherever
Post by: Markus on November 28, 2018, 05:33:14 PM
Post by: Knopflerado on November 28, 2018, 08:26:00 PM
What I really don't get into my head is the fact, that the two worst placements are UK (17) and Ireland (20!) - WTH?????
Maybe the reason is some kind of "The Prophet has no honour in his own Country" ...
Overall quite remarkable positions anyway ...
Post by: binone on November 28, 2018, 10:18:03 PM
Album Charts - Update
I see 2 Spains, and I´m not drunk ;D ;D
Post by: El Macho on November 28, 2018, 11:41:31 PM
Post by: Jules on November 29, 2018, 08:32:22 AM
Album Charts - Update
I se 2 Spains, and I´m not drunk ;D ;D
There are more than two Spain's, and you know it...
Post by: pitx on November 29, 2018, 11:17:07 AM
http://www.chartsinfrance.net/charts/albums.php
https://acharts.co/france_albums_top_150
Post by: pitx on November 29, 2018, 03:08:13 PM
https://acharts.co/poland_albums_top_50
Post by: milicz on November 29, 2018, 04:40:26 PM
Post by: ingridswing on November 29, 2018, 05:17:46 PM
Isn't the strong chart position Mark has had in recent albums because you get an album with a concert ticket?
Only in the US you get an album, not in Europe. At least, I didn't get one or actually 12 or so ;-)
Post by: Robson on November 29, 2018, 06:38:45 PM
http://olis.onyx.pl/listy/index.asp?lang=
Post by: pitx on November 29, 2018, 06:44:56 PM
http://zene.slagerlistak.hu/top-40-album-dvd-es-valogataslemez-lista
Post by: CarrionSpy on November 29, 2018, 07:29:35 PM
Post by: Markus on November 29, 2018, 07:47:57 PM
Post by: pitx on November 30, 2018, 09:59:57 AM
Post by: pitx on November 30, 2018, 04:06:22 PM
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album
Post by: Markus on November 30, 2018, 05:25:53 PM
Germany
Ireland
Sweden
Belgium
New Zealand
Netherlands
Post by: superval99 on November 30, 2018, 06:53:28 PM
Post by: pitx on November 30, 2018, 07:12:01 PM
Europa Regular
Post by: pitx on November 30, 2018, 07:17:44 PM
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-albums-chart/
Post by: vancip on November 30, 2018, 07:44:30 PM
Post by: Markus on November 30, 2018, 07:46:35 PM
Italy
UK
Scotland
Post by: Mossguitar on December 01, 2018, 01:27:24 AM
Post by: Leprechaun on December 01, 2018, 07:42:52 AM
Post by: cannibals on December 01, 2018, 08:53:20 AM
https://dutchcharts.nl/weekchart.asp?cat=a
Post by: cannibals on December 01, 2018, 08:57:27 AM
https://www.ultratop.be/nl/albums
Post by: Markus on December 01, 2018, 09:40:36 AM
Norway
Post by: Markus on December 01, 2018, 10:55:46 AM
Australia
Post by: superval99 on December 01, 2018, 11:01:58 AM
Post by: pitx on December 01, 2018, 11:19:10 AM
One of the best albums and worst sales
Promotion pathetic
Post by: Markus on December 01, 2018, 11:32:36 AM
0 promotion 0 sales.
That could certainly be a reason, but in Germany there was no promotion to and yet the album is also in the 2nd week in the top 5.
Post by: superval99 on December 01, 2018, 11:40:55 AM
Post by: Eddie Fox on December 01, 2018, 12:28:11 PM
I have been reading the comments on Amazon UK and the negatives have been very harsh about the album. I think this does deter people from buying if they are fans of the more casual type.
Most people still expect to get the DS feel when they buy a MK album. I gave a copy of Tracker to my cousin a while ago and he was very disappointed at first but then he played it on the road one day and liked it very much.
Post by: dmg on December 01, 2018, 12:45:44 PM
0 promotion 0 sales.
One of the best albums and worst sales
Promotion pathetic
100% correct. I can remember when STP was due for release, they knew they had a good one so they worked hard on promotion, got Mark on things like the Parkinson show and were even careful with the album cover (apparently they had a number of different designs for it).
This time it's a boring cover and Mark doing the odd thing mostly on radio. No prime-time TV appearances. The fact he's been out of circulation so long doesn't help either.
Post by: pitx on December 01, 2018, 12:53:29 PM
Post by: Ian Lewis on December 02, 2018, 08:37:02 AM
I have been reading the comments on Amazon UK and the negatives have been very harsh about the album. I think this does deter people from buying if they are fans of the more casual type.
Nail on the head. People still see MK as the DS front man and want a DS album. Those that have followed from GH know his style and music has changed.
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Post by: GIUMK on December 02, 2018, 09:38:48 AM
I have been reading the comments on Amazon UK and the negatives have been very harsh about the album. I think this does deter people from buying if they are fans of the more casual type.
Nail on the head. People still see MK as the DS front man and want a DS album. Those that have followed from GH know his style and music has changed.
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Yes, right. I wrote it in a previous post: just a single DS style (Beryl-Tracker, What It Is-STP) to sell well the album. People recognize you for a very specific identity, and unfortunately his is still to be the frontman of one of the biggest rock bands in history. :disbelief
Post by: Kris-b on December 02, 2018, 10:28:26 AM
I have been reading the comments on Amazon UK and the negatives have been very harsh about the album. I think this does deter people from buying if they are fans of the more casual type.
Nail on the head. People still see MK as the DS front man and want a DS album. Those that have followed from GH know his style and music has changed.
Could be worse!
www.ianlewisphoto.co.uk
Yes, right. I wrote it in a previous post: just a single DS style (Beryl-Tracker, What It Is-STP) to sell well the album. People recognize you for a very specific identity, and unfortunately his is still to be the frontman of one of the biggest rock bands in history. :disbelief
Post by: superval99 on December 02, 2018, 10:30:15 AM
Post by: GIUMK on December 02, 2018, 10:43:10 AM
The three bonus songs should have been on the album, especially "Don't Suck Me In", because it is a DS style of song. I wonder who decides which songs go on the album? :think ::)
I think it's a marketing strategy: I do not know how much Mark likes, but I think the record company makes the final decision.
Post by: qjamesfloyd on December 02, 2018, 10:55:12 AM
Post by: Eddie Fox on December 03, 2018, 05:20:08 PM
The three bonus songs should have been on the album, especially "Don't Suck Me In", because it is a DS style of song. I wonder who decides which songs go on the album? :think ::)
I second that. I don't know who was the genius behind it but unless they don't care at all about sales that was the dumbest decision ever made.
Post by: dmg on December 03, 2018, 05:28:04 PM
Post by: Darling Pretty on December 03, 2018, 05:55:45 PM
Post by: Darling Pretty on December 03, 2018, 06:06:34 PM
0 promotion 0 sales.
That could certainly be a reason, but in Germany there was no promotion to and yet the album is also in the 2nd week in the top 5.
He could be higher I think.
I really see no cheaper Standard CD edition on e.g. Amazon which costs around EUR 12.
Here you have to buy the EUR 16/17 Deluxe Edition which could be too much Money for normal CD buyers and non fans.
A bit strange
Post by: Markus on December 04, 2018, 07:01:50 PM
Spain
Finnland
Czech
Canada
Post by: pitx on December 04, 2018, 07:07:52 PM
https://acharts.co/france_albums_top_150
Post by: El Macho on December 05, 2018, 01:15:24 PM
France 48
https://acharts.co/france_albums_top_150
French bastards ! ;D
Post by: border_reiver on December 05, 2018, 02:18:56 PM
Weird French music slightly known in France
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Mark Knopfler
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Other well known international artists
;D
Post by: dmg on December 05, 2018, 02:23:57 PM
Post by: Knopflerado on December 05, 2018, 06:47:28 PM
Post by: Markus on December 05, 2018, 07:08:19 PM
France
Switzerland
Austria
Post by: ruipedro on December 05, 2018, 11:24:06 PM
But in the second week out of top ten :-[ https://blitz.sapo.pt/principal/update/2018-12-05-David-Carreira-bate-Antonio-Zambujo-na-corrida-pela-lideranca-do-Top-Nacional
Post by: Markus on December 07, 2018, 05:18:20 PM
New Zealand
Greece
Hungary
Sweden
Post by: pitx on December 07, 2018, 06:24:38 PM
https://acharts.co/poland_albums_top_50
Ireland 61
https://acharts.co/ireland_albums_top_100
German 6
http://www.viva.tv/charts/305-album-top-100
Post by: superval99 on December 07, 2018, 06:55:19 PM
Post by: pitx on December 07, 2018, 06:56:03 PM
Post by: The Privateer on December 07, 2018, 07:13:45 PM
Portugal NR.6 https://blitz.sapo.pt/principal/update/2018-11-27-Michael-Buble-Mark-Knopfler-e-Mariah-Carey-com-novos-albuns-no-Top-Nacional
But in the second week out of top ten :-[ https://blitz.sapo.pt/principal/update/2018-12-05-David-Carreira-bate-Antonio-Zambujo-na-corrida-pela-lideranca-do-Top-Nacional
Second week MK drpped down to 28th place.
Post by: Markus on December 07, 2018, 07:53:40 PM
Scotland
Germany :)
Portugal
Post by: Markus on December 07, 2018, 08:19:00 PM
UK
Ireland
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium (Wallonie)
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
Poland
Denmark
Post by: Knopflerado on December 08, 2018, 08:38:54 PM
Post by: dustyvalentino on December 08, 2018, 09:52:50 PM
They say that with streaming and illegal downloads sales are way down on 20 years ago anyway, so with poor chart placings as well I wonder if the album is actually in the black.
Post by: wakeywakey on December 09, 2018, 04:04:10 AM
Post by: cannibals on December 09, 2018, 04:34:01 PM
https://dutchcharts.nl/weekchart.asp?cat=a
Post by: Markus on December 09, 2018, 05:21:23 PM
New Zealand
United World Chart
USA ?
Post by: vancip on December 10, 2018, 06:59:07 PM
Post by: vancip on December 11, 2018, 03:38:45 PM
Album Charts - Update
USA ?
According to Billboard https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200 DTRW has fallen out the US top 200 chart already in week #49 :hmm
Post by: Markus on December 11, 2018, 07:21:02 PM
Italy
France
Finland
USA
Greece
Czech
Post by: rockaway on December 11, 2018, 09:19:10 PM
Album Charts - Update
USA ?
According to Billboard https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200 DTRW has fallen out the US top 200 chart already in week #49 :hmm
yes very confused by that
Post by: pitx on December 12, 2018, 07:31:08 PM
https://www.elportaldemusica.es/lists/top-100-albums/2018/49
Post by: Markus on December 12, 2018, 08:19:56 PM
Spain
Post by: pitx on December 12, 2018, 08:38:34 PM
http://www.swisscharts.com/charts/alben
Post by: Eddie Fox on December 12, 2018, 10:32:03 PM
Post by: pitx on December 13, 2018, 06:51:48 PM
Australia 77 Mark Knopfler’s latest album “Down the Road Wherever” falls twenty-nine spots to No.77. http://www.noise11.com/news/australian-charts-a-star-is-born-spends-7th-week-at-no-1-20181209
Austria 10 https://austriancharts.at/charts/alben
Hungary 31 http://zene.slagerlistak.hu/top-40-album-dvd-es-valogataslemez-lista
Post by: pitx on December 14, 2018, 06:20:04 PM
Post by: pitx on December 14, 2018, 06:26:35 PM
Post by: pitx on December 14, 2018, 06:56:19 PM
Scottish 52
Post by: Markus on December 14, 2018, 07:00:39 PM
Sweden
Ireland
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium (Wallonie)
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
Australia
New Zealand
Poland
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Denmark
Canada
Germany
Sotland
UK
Post by: pitx on December 14, 2018, 08:04:51 PM
Australia 77
Post by: vancip on December 14, 2018, 08:07:51 PM
Post by: Markus on December 14, 2018, 10:42:21 PM
Sorry Germany 8 no 7
Australia 77
Officially German Album Chart: #7: http://www.viva.tv/charts/305-album-top-100
Officially Australia Album Chart: https://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/albums-chart
Post by: AMARKINTIME on December 16, 2018, 07:30:55 PM
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/americana-albums-chart/
Post by: Markus on December 16, 2018, 07:40:14 PM
no 1 Americana albums charts top 40It's not a relevant chart for me
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/americana-albums-chart/
Post by: pitx on December 18, 2018, 05:54:24 PM
Post by: Jules on December 18, 2018, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: pitx on December 19, 2018, 06:33:51 PM
Swiss 12 http://www.swisscharts.com/charts/alben
Post by: Markus on December 19, 2018, 07:36:51 PM
Switzerland
Spain
Portugal
Czech
Post by: pitx on December 20, 2018, 06:41:52 PM
Austria 17 https://acharts.co/austria_albums_top_75
Hungary 30 http://zene.slagerlistak.hu/top-40-album-dvd-es-valogataslemez-lista
Post by: Markus on December 20, 2018, 07:51:44 PM
Poland
Austria
Greece
Hungary
Post by: Markus on December 21, 2018, 06:47:31 PM
Sweden
Ireland
Netherlands
Belgium (Wallonie)
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
New Zealand
Italy
Germany
New: Year-End Charts Germany
Post by: superval99 on December 21, 2018, 06:55:21 PM
Post by: Markus on December 21, 2018, 07:07:00 PM
UK
Scotland
Denmark
Post by: Markus on December 25, 2018, 01:40:40 PM
France
Post by: pitx on December 27, 2018, 07:01:31 PM
Swiss 7 https://acharts.co/swiss_albums_top_100
Post by: Markus on December 28, 2018, 01:16:58 PM
Switzerland
Spain
Hungary
Greece
New Zealand
Post by: pitx on December 28, 2018, 06:33:05 PM
Netherlands 22
Germany 11
Post by: Robson on December 28, 2018, 06:45:58 PM
Post by: vancip on December 28, 2018, 08:05:19 PM
Post by: Markus on December 28, 2018, 11:57:46 PM
Germany
UK
Ireland
Scotland
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
Sweden
Belgium (Wallonie)
Post by: Markus on January 04, 2019, 06:56:45 PM
Netherlands
France
Czech
Portugal
Poland
Austria
Belgium (Wallonie)
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
New Zealand
Spain
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
UK
Scotland
Post by: Markus on January 11, 2019, 07:06:50 PM
Netherlands
France
Austria
Czech
Poland
Hungary
Greece
Switzerland
Spain
Italy
Belgium (Wallonie)
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
Netherlands
Ireland
Scotland
Germany
Post by: pitx on January 11, 2019, 09:04:19 PM
Post by: Markus on January 11, 2019, 11:06:59 PM
Spain 46
You are right, I'll fix it
Post by: Markus on January 11, 2019, 11:10:58 PM
Spain (correction)
Post by: Markus on January 19, 2019, 12:58:51 PM
Germany
Scotland
Netherlands
Belgium (Wallonie)
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
Italy
Poland
France
Spain
Schweiz
Austria
Post by: vgonis on January 22, 2019, 09:16:58 PM
Still, there is shortage of CDs. I don't know if it has something to do with Greece or if it was a general distribution problem, though. I heard some conflicting views on the matter, although in Amazon and the German site I finally ordered from, it was available the whole time.
By the way, although I think this was a miscalculation, at the same time there was a shortage of Queen albums (maybe they didn't expect such a demand for Queen music following the film release) and also a shortage of The White Beatles album deluxe edition. I wonder if this has to do with strict contracts that companies have to fulfill with major outlets, like Amazon, before fulfilling all other orders.
Post by: Markus on January 26, 2019, 01:50:50 AM
Post by: Markus on February 03, 2019, 12:40:39 AM
Germany
Scotland
Belgium (Wallonie)
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
France
Spain
Switzerland
Austria
Greece
Australia
Post by: Markus on February 10, 2019, 12:19:09 PM
Germany
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
Belgium (Wallonie)
Scotland
Poland
Spain
Switzerland
Greece
Post by: pitx on February 10, 2019, 03:03:19 PM
Spain W5 44 same W6 https://www.elportaldemusica.es/lists/top-100-albums/2019/5
Post by: Markus on February 10, 2019, 04:50:55 PM
Post by: Markus on February 19, 2019, 06:52:41 PM
Germany
Belgium (Vlaanderen)
Belgium (Wallonie)
Poland
France
Spain
Switzerland
Post by: Markus on February 26, 2019, 08:37:20 PM
Germany
Belgium (Wallonie)
Switzerland
Greece
France
Spain
Post by: Markus on March 12, 2019, 08:00:29 PM
Germany
Switzerland
France
Spain
Post by: Markus on March 26, 2019, 05:07:50 PM
Germany
Switzerland
France
Spain
Post by: Markus on April 27, 2019, 04:06:12 PM