Privateering - Mark Knopfler
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: The double-disc release for the former Dire Straits leader was co-produced with Guy Fletcher and Chuck Ainlay.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Sep 21, 2012
    80
    Some of the noisier blues are cheesy, but, in the main, this is a warm, authentic and durable record: the musical equivalent of a well-worn plaid shirt.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Sep 9, 2013
    80
    The pleasure isn't in the gimmick or the dress-up, but in the disciplined play of emotion behind them.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 21, 2012
    80
    Privateering is arguably Knopfler's strongest solo effort and one which shows off his ability as a guitarist, a vocalist and a songwriter.
  4. Mojo
    Sep 21, 2012
    80
    Master of genre purity in R&B, Country and folk, Knopfler shapes each style to his own purpose and personality. [Oct 2012, p.83]
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  5. All Music Guide
    Dec 7, 2012
    80
    On Privateering, his seventh solo outing, Knopfler has crafted his most ambitious and pugnacious set to date.
  6. Consequence of Sound
    Sep 13, 2013
    70
    Privateering is a rootsy testament to Knopfler’s rich reservoir of influences.
  7. PopMatters
    Sep 9, 2013
    60
    Privateering is a textbook example of a mixed bag--frustrating.

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  1. mrzael
    Dec 14, 2012
    10
    His best solo effort to date. So many great songs, impeccable guitar by MK plus his band is just so good. Saw him with Dylan recently. Knopfler and his band stole the show. I'm so glad he is continuing to write excellent songs and perform them live. He's a treasure.… Expand
  2. Berkie
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    Saw excerpts from this on tour w Bob Dylan recently. Absolutely fabulous. I referred to it as Van Morrison on steroids (in a good way). Crazy good songs, each person accompanied with various obscure folk instruments etc. Definitely recommend this one.… Expand
  3. logic
    Nov 21, 2012
    9
    Saw him with Bob Dylan this week in Philly. He and his fantastic band put on a great show. He played many songs from this wonderful record. Go buy this. It's diverse and really shows off his skills as a singer, writer and player. Did I mention that the band is great?… Expand

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