MARK KNOPFLER - NEW ALBUM PRIVATEERING 'SPOILER' itunes

[Hoops McCann]

Like Superval I dont understand the negativity surrounding Privateering. As a massive Knopfler fan the thought of a double album is like winning the lottery.

People love to criticize upcoming albums without even hearing them via the internet because it's so easy to do. I always say ignore it and let the music do the talking.

[Jules]

Like Superval I dont understand the negativity surrounding Privateering. As a massive Knopfler fan the thought of a double album is like winning the lottery.

People love to criticize upcoming albums without even hearing them via the internet because it's so easy to do. I always say ignore it and let the music do the talking.

Am I losing something? I didnt read any negativity about the record...

[superval99]

Like Superval I dont understand the negativity surrounding Privateering. As a massive Knopfler fan the thought of a double album is like winning the lottery.

People love to criticize upcoming albums without even hearing them via the internet because it's so easy to do. I always say ignore it and let the music do the talking.

Am I losing something? I didnt read any negativity about the record...

You need to go back a few pages, jbaent!        It was just implied that the cover art seems to send out a message that the album could be depressing, etc probably because of the economic climate.  Also that a double album could have too many fillers, or something like that!   

[Hoops McCann]

Like Superval I dont understand the negativity surrounding Privateering. As a massive Knopfler fan the thought of a double album is like winning the lottery.

People love to criticize upcoming albums without even hearing them via the internet because it's so easy to do. I always say ignore it and let the music do the talking.

Am I losing something? I didnt read any negativity about the record...

I'll quote Jackal since he seems to have left the building anyway for unknown reasons:

I'd rather have a 38 minute album with killer songs, than a 150 minute 2 CD album with a hodge podge of good and bad. Sorry, but even Mark can't fill two CDs with great songs. Unless he's going in a certain direction with the album, it's very difficult to sustain the attention. We'll see.

[Love Expresso]

That would be very sad. Jackal has obviously deleted his account??  

I was about to say that it might be allowed for him not to post a week or four but then checked his account.

That is bad news!

LE

[superval99]

Yes, I noticed, a few days ago.   I will miss his posts and I hope he returns eventually.  I think I read a while ago, that he might take a break, but to delete his account.......

[dmg]

Yes, I noticed, a few days ago.   I will miss his posts and I hope he returns eventually.  I think I read a while ago, that he might take a break, but to delete his account.......

That's really too bad.  Perhaps when the new album comes out or one of the tours is ongoing his interest may be rekindled, then it truly will be The Day of the Jackal!

[Banjo99uk]

Yes, I noticed, a few days ago.   I will miss his posts and I hope he returns eventually.  I think I read a while ago, that he might take a break, but to delete his account.......

That's really too bad.  Perhaps when the new album comes out or one of the tours is ongoing his interest may be rekindled, then it truly will be The Day of the Jackal!

Thats a shame. What happened?

[Pottel]

Got no clue whatsoever, what happened?

[superval99]

Got no clue whatsoever, what happened?

Pottel,  I remember him saying, a few weeks ago, that he was thinking of pursuing other interests for a while, but without finding his post again, I can't remember exactly what he actually said.      I hope he is still reading the forum, so he knows we are thinking of him, kindly.     

[holaknopfler]

Please come back Jackal if you read this, I really love your posts. You always come up with great subjects to talk about!

[holaknopfler]

Oh one more thing! I'm going to play privateering this afternoon on an open session, will record it! (sorry for off topic, but the title says 'privateering'

[Love Expresso]

I had "my" (very short) break a few weeks ago (nobody noticed  ) - but Jackal really seems not to intend to come back as he has deleted every link (about his literature blog and guitar building etc.) so it seems he has some concrete reason to leave this place. I was not aware about any fight or disagreement, so it's a pity!

However, he could have said "Bye" at least!  

LE

[superval99]

However, he could have said "Bye" at least!  

LE

That applies to Rollergirl, too!    I would have liked her to have said "Cheerio" too and given us the reason for her departure!   Maybe she is still reading the forum.  

btw LE, I did notice your short break - I will be having one very soon for about a month!   

[Love Expresso]

Ah, probably early September, when nothing interesting is happening anyway around here, am I right? 

(I know of couse, but that was pm, val, so not "official")

LE