(8) Watch me gone

[Pierre]

The solo in My bacon roll is classic Knopfler to my ears one of his best

[quizzaciously]

I found out I best enjoy this song by completely ignoring the lyrics. As I can't relate to it at all as I just happen not to be Mark Knopfler, I just listen to the music. Being a non-native speaker definitely helps

Also, strangely, you can hear the bongos only at certain places in the song, it just pops all of a sudden. I guess it makes more sense on Atmos mixes, you can barely hear it on the boring good old stereo recording.

I don't think I'm making this up, and the bongos are actually there because they suit the song and give it this Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" vibe, I just can't hear it properly.

[2manyguitars]

I think it's a beautiful effort. 2 things that really struck me. 1. Very very personal from mk. Absolutely no frills or hiding behind metaphor. 2. The unforgiving, almost mercenary nature of the central character in the song. Despite the sadness there is absolutely no remorse. Quite stark from mk and emotionally wrenching in itself. Echoes of his (apparent) treatment of his brother and perhaps shows the ruthlessness needed to be successful whilst also managing to create a commentary on the ridiculousness of the whole dream of 'making it'.

Only MK could channel such emotions in such a subtle way. The song really has many layers and is a wolf in sheep's clothing....

[Robson]

I think it's a beautiful effort. 2 things that really struck me. 1. Very very personal from mk. Absolutely no frills or hiding behind metaphor. 2. The unforgiving, almost mercenary nature of the central character in the song. Despite the sadness there is absolutely no remorse. Quite stark from mk and emotionally wrenching in itself. Echoes of his (apparent) treatment of his brother and perhaps shows the ruthlessness needed to be successful whilst also managing to create a commentary on the ridiculousness of the whole dream of 'making it'.

Only MK could channel such emotions in such a subtle way. The song really has many layers and is a wolf in sheep's clothing....

I feel this song the same way.
Mark in this song is a storyteller and I can't stop listening to it.

[Wizard]

I think it is a great country break up song about his first wife. Right up there with the great Hank Williams dark love songs. Mark has never sung better, wrote better lyrics, or been so open or honest. If you don't like country that is ok. But I can't accept that Mark is just phoning it in or isn't a great artist

[Iron Hand]

Tell me what is the last song and guitarsolo you really liked. Maybe i should start a new thread about this question, im curious..

Question for everybody. Will split topic tomorrow, or delete this post if nobody answers 

Rear View Mirror springs to my mind, nicely understated jazzy guitar and an infectious groove. But there are others on DTRW I like as much as well.

[Iron Hand]

I still can't get used to the fact that MK tries to sing like art & garfunkel...

Or maybe even Paul & Simon    (sorry, couldn't resist)

[dmg]

Nice enough but dull and instantly forgettable.  Backing singers seem completely pointless to me.

After all these years spent on this album the first two released songs have been completely underwhelming.

[Dutchessy]

Nice enough but dull and instantly forgettable.  Backing singers seem completely pointless to me.

After all these years spent on this album the first two released songs have been completely underwhelming.

Backing singer is his ex-wife who responds to MK going (symbolic) so it's not that pointless... At least that was my interpretation..

[Love Expresso]

I must agree to dmg. The snippets from the video sounded promising and made me curious. Now that I heard the second track, I am not only underwhelmed but also my whole enthusiasm for the new album has suffered very much. I don't know if my expectations are really too high but with a catalogue like this, how should I not have high hopes for an album that took so long in the making?

LE

[Dutchessy]

I must agree to dmg. The snippets from the video sounded promising and made me curious. Now that I heard the second track, I am not only underwhelmed but also my whole enthusiasm for the whole album has suffered very much. I don't know if my expectations are really too high but with a catalogue like this, how should I not have high hopes for an album that took so long in the make?

LE

Sorry, but how is that possible? The complete song contains the same snippets you liked before, and suddenly your whole enthousiasm has suffered? My mind is blown...

Ofcourse it's all personal taste, and i believe you (no offense as well) but i don't understand it at all.

In my opinion the complete song is way nicer than just a 30 sec snippet. What did you expect then? A 3 minute ending solo a la Telegraph Road?

[Jules]

Clearly made with an AI separating tracks, an amazing acoustic version of WATCH ME GONE:

[Jules]

And made by the same person, an extended version of the track:

[Love Expresso]

Better vocals, maybe a more original song structure of any kind, at least some  proper guitar playing, these are just not more than three note licks.. and some kind of "melody" maybe? Try to sing it, the only thing that stays in mind are these backing vocals and they are more like a parody in my ears. Sorry for moaning but I was asked what I expect. I learn today to expect nothing anymore obviously. Please no attacks for having an opinion, thank you.

LE

[Love Expresso]

And made by the same person, an extended version of the track:

Why would anyone extend this track anyway? It's too long already..

LE