Released 10 years ago
Altamira
Mark Knopfler · 2016
26 min · 10 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Celtic rock
A reflective journey through delicate melodies, intertwining Knopfler's storytelling with evocative instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling through melodies
- short bursts of emotional depth
- delicate instrumentals for quiet moments
- narrative arc in brief form
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of 'Altamira' in 2016, Mark Knopfler was in a phase of artistic exploration, following his 2015 album 'Tracker'. This soundtrack showcases his continued evolution as a solo artist after decades as frontman of Dire Straits, highlighting his ability to craft narrative-driven compositions for film.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Altamira 2:59
- 2 Maria 3:34
- 3 Dream of the Bison 2:53
- 4 By the Grave 2:00
- 5 Onward 2:01
- 6 Marcelino’s Despair 2:28
- 7 Farewell to the Bison 2:23
- 8 This Is Science 2:00
- 9 Glory of the Cave 2:07
- 10 Farewell to Altamira 3:35
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