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Released 20 years ago

All the Roadrunning

Mark Knopfler · 2006

50 min · 12 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Celtic rock

An introspective blend of folk, country, and blues, rich with storytelling and melodic craftsmanship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic storytelling journey
  • reflective moments of quiet introspection
  • for afternoon drives
  • thoughtful lyrics to ponder
  • gentle pacing encourages deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'All the Roadrunning' marked a notable collaboration between Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, showcasing a shift towards a more acoustic sound. This album followed Knopfler's solo endeavors post-Dire Straits and was his first studio album since 'Shangri-La' in 2004, highlighting his continued evolution as a songwriter and musician.
Stylistic neighbors
Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Beachcombing 4:14
  • 2 I Dug Up a Diamond 3:38
  • 3 This Is Us 4:39
  • 4 Red Staggerwing 3:03
  • 5 Rollin' On 4:14
  • 6 Love and Happiness 4:22
  • 7 Right Now 3:33
  • 8 Donkey Town 5:42
  • 9 Belle Starr 3:06
  • 10 Beyond My Wildest Dreams 4:25
  • 11 All the Roadrunning 4:49
  • 12 If This Is Goodbye 4:44

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