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  • Summary: This is the first full-length solo release from former Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler since 2018's Down The Road Wherever.
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Mojo
    Apr 9, 2024
    80
    A masterfully subtle follow-up to 2018's Down The Road Wherever. [May 2024, p.85]
  2. 80
    One Deep River is one of Knopfler's best. These are gorgeous songs, sung in a voice that sounds like it's lived a life that's full. [May 2024, p.74]
  3. Apr 10, 2024
    80
    Those dulcet tones of Knopfler’s voice remain immaculately intact. Now 74, every aspect of his artistry remains at its consistently high quality. As with the past few releases, Knopfler waxes mostly nostalgic here again on One Deep River.
  4. Apr 12, 2024
    70
    One Deep River doesn't necessarily break new ground for Knopfler, but it does add a clutch of well-written, impeccably played songs to his canon.
  5. Apr 9, 2024
    60
    While there's no arguments with the quality of the craft on display, over the course of a 12 track album, you may find yourself nodding off sometimes. Yet there's still a warm glow to this album, and anyone who's missed the sound of Knopfler expertly working the fretboard, will find much to love on it.
  6. Apr 12, 2024
    60
    While the playing is never less than exceptional – displaying Mark Knopfler’s assured rhythmic sensibility, and his lyrical lead styles – the arrangements on ‘One Deep River’ can sometimes falter.
  7. Apr 24, 2024
    60
    While One Deep River is unlikely to make many new converts, it will more than satisfy his loyal army of fans.

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