Mark Knopfler Solo Studio album elimination poll - Round 1

[Knopflerfan]

Not even Mark Knopfler can be in genius mode all the time. True, his worst songs are better than a lot of other artists' songs, but several of his songs are mediocre at best, and a few are just ... bad, lyrically and/or musically.

oooooh, mediocre - that's a strong word for some of MK's weaker songs. I certainly haven't come across any that are bad either!
I personally wouldn't use that word for any of MK's work (Apart from R&J!) but I sort of get what you are meaning.

Some of MK's songs are stronger than others granted but even his weaker songs are immense!!!
(There aren't many artists out there whose weaker songs are rather good)

I agree. Mark certainly sorted out quality over quantity situation and never release meaningless songs. Even if the lyrics are dumb or simple, like sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug, or your baby now, baby now, aaaa, baby now, baby now, the song still has some standing out features. Either it's fun to play, has great guitar work or something along those lines. Mark for sure is one of the most consistent songwriters I know. A living good songs machine gun!

That's obviously DS days with that example, and I think since going solo his lyrics especially have got more 'mature' and more meaningful! That example of 'Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug' is actually a very clever little phrase!

[Knopflerfan]

I still never skip any Mark Knopfler song, I find something to like in everyone of his songs, and if a song is always skipped, you might forget why you were skipping it anyway!!!

 

But KF, you are one of those who go for a pee during R&J at the concerts!    That's exactly the same as skipping a track on a CD. 

 

But it's only Romeo & Juliet and it's an entitlement to have a break then!!

Then you are not entitled to say whether or not you like it if you aren't there!   

Yes Miss!!! That told me.....

[superval99]

I still never skip any Mark Knopfler song, I find something to like in everyone of his songs, and if a song is always skipped, you might forget why you were skipping it anyway!!!

 

But KF, you are one of those who go for a pee during R&J at the concerts!    That's exactly the same as skipping a track on a CD. 

 

But it's only Romeo & Juliet and it's an entitlement to have a break then!!

Then you are not entitled to say whether or not you like it if you aren't there!   

Yes Miss!!! That told me.....

Don't worry, you're still my friend even though you don't like R&J!   

[Knopflerfan]

I still never skip any Mark Knopfler song, I find something to like in everyone of his songs, and if a song is always skipped, you might forget why you were skipping it anyway!!!

 

But KF, you are one of those who go for a pee during R&J at the concerts!    That's exactly the same as skipping a track on a CD. 

 

But it's only Romeo & Juliet and it's an entitlement to have a break then!!

Then you are not entitled to say whether or not you like it if you aren't there!   

Yes Miss!!! That told me.....

Don't worry, you're still my friend even though you don't like R&J!   

Phew that's good!! Dare I say it I'm warming to R&J of late! 

[Knopflerfan]

Kill to get Crimson - ahead with 16 Votes.....Nooooooooo!!!!

[dmg]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

[superval99]

Kill to get Crimson - ahead with 16 Votes.....Nooooooooo!!!!

Still time.  Voting doesn't end until Tuesday.

[Knopflerfan]

Kill to get Crimson - ahead with 16 Votes.....Nooooooooo!!!!

Still time.  Voting doesn't end until Tuesday.

No, I know but I'm genuinely stunned.... Still time!

[Knopflerfan]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

Oh dear, so I take it you don't enjoy much of Mark Knopfler's solo efforts then?

[superval99]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

Ragpicker's is another of my favourites - so many beautiful songs.   That makes four favourites for me and they all can't win!   

[superval99]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

All four of my favourite solo albums are post-Ragpicker's. 

[dmg]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

Ragpicker's is another of my favourites - so many beautiful songs.   That makes four favourites for me and they all can't win!   

I probably should've voted Privateering come to think of it, but I doubt it'll make any difference to the final result.

[Knopflerfan]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

Ragpicker's is another of my favourites - so many beautiful songs.   That makes four favourites for me and they all can't win!   

Ragpickers is just amazing!

[Knopflerfan]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

Ragpicker's is another of my favourites - so many beautiful songs.   That makes four favourites for me and they all can't win!   

I probably should've voted Privateering come to think of it, but I doubt it'll make any difference to the final result.

Privateering is second in line for the chop for me!

[superval99]

Ragpickers was the start of the downward spiral for me and a massive step down from previous albums.  That got my vote, but it could've been Privateering, 50% of which should've been left on the HD.

Ragpicker's is another of my favourites - so many beautiful songs.   That makes four favourites for me and they all can't win!   

I probably should've voted Privateering come to think of it, but I doubt it'll make any difference to the final result.

Privateering is second in line for the chop for me!

DTRW for me next.