Mark Knopfler Solo Album Elimination Poll - Round 5

[superval99]

My fave is Shangri-La. Hope stays till the end.

 

[jbaent]

I foresee that STP would be the winner.

That's my reason to vote against it, lol.

I think that both Shangri-la and Get Lucky are the best records in term of a complete thing, but Shangri-la has too much songs in my opinion, the last songs of it gets boring for me.

[Knopflerfan]

I foresee that STP would be the winner.

That's my reason to vote against it, lol.

I think that both Shangri-la and Get Lucky are the best records in term of a complete thing, but Shangri-la has too much songs in my opinion, the last songs of it gets boring for me.

I'm 100% by you with both Shangri-la and Get Lucky but as for boring tracks - nah, can never be bored with MK...

[Knopflerfan]

My fave is Shangri-La. Hope stays till the end.

You just never know, I'm sure it will be up there!!

[dustyvalentino]

Hard Shoulder is one of my faves. It's MK doing Glen Campbell doing Jimmy Webb.

I'll have to give it a closer listen!   

I must admit that I didn't really hear the Glen Campbell/Jimmy Webb connection, but now I can definitely hear it!   

@JF Yes, it does sound a bit Christmassy!

I asked Guy if it was influenced by Witchita Lineman (man working away in remote location while mournful about love, baritone guitar, strings) and he sort of confirmed it (he never actually answers a question!)

[Darling Pretty]

I foresee that STP would be the winner.

That's my reason to vote against it, lol.

I think that both Shangri-la and Get Lucky are the best records in term of a complete thing, but Shangri-la has too much songs in my opinion, the last songs of it gets boring for me.

I also think STP will win, because it is the best album
SL would have been better without track 12 and 13. True

[KnopfleRick]

My fave is Shangri-La. Hope stays till the end.

When Mark came back with this brilliant album, after his motorcycle accident, I fell in love the first time I listened to it. Since then my no. 1.

[superval99]

My fave is Shangri-La. Hope stays till the end.

When Mark came back with this brilliant album, after his motorcycle accident, I fell in love the first time I listened to it. Since then my no. 1.

It's one of my favourites, along with KTGC and Tracker and I listen to the whole album without feeling bored at all.   I hope it wins, but I feel certain the winner will be STP.

[Knopflerfan]

Hard Shoulder is one of my faves. It's MK doing Glen Campbell doing Jimmy Webb.

I'll have to give it a closer listen!   

I must admit that I didn't really hear the Glen Campbell/Jimmy Webb connection, but now I can definitely hear it!   

@JF Yes, it does sound a bit Christmassy!

I asked Guy if it was influenced by Witchita Lineman (man working away in remote location while mournful about love, baritone guitar, strings) and he sort of confirmed it (he never actually answers a question!)

ah that's very interesting Dusty.....

[Knopflerfan]

I foresee that STP would be the winner.

That's my reason to vote against it, lol.

I think that both Shangri-la and Get Lucky are the best records in term of a complete thing, but Shangri-la has too much songs in my opinion, the last songs of it gets boring for me.

I also think STP will win, because it is the best album
SL would have been better without track 12 and 13. True

To me SL is perfect as it is and you just cannot leave out SUG or DG!!

[dustyvalentino]

Shangri La is my favourite but the last track is kind of stupid and doesn’t make sense.

[Knopflerfan]

Shangri La is my favourite but the last track is kind of stupid and doesn’t make sense.

'Don't crash the ambulance' on reflection is actually quite crap isn't it??!

It's a ditty about the Bush Presidency isn't it?

[dustyvalentino]

Shangri La is my favourite but the last track is kind of stupid and doesn’t make sense.

'Don't crash the ambulance' on reflection is actually quite crap isn't it??!

It's a ditty about the Bush Presidency isn't it?

I think so, in a world where Bill Clinton doesn’t exist?

MK doing comedy doesn’t work often, see also My Parties.

[Knopflerfan]

Shangri La is my favourite but the last track is kind of stupid and doesn’t make sense.

'Don't crash the ambulance' on reflection is actually quite crap isn't it??!

It's a ditty about the Bush Presidency isn't it?

I think so, in a world where Bill Clinton doesn’t exist?

MK doing comedy doesn’t work often, see also My Parties.

Personally I quite like MP - it is really quite catchy and funny but DCTA just isn't.....

[dustyvalentino]

My Parties should have been a bside at best.