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Kill to Get Crimson

Mark Knopfler · 2007

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

A reflective blend of folk-infused melodies and storytelling, rich with Knopfler's signature guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • reflective storytelling moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 23, 2007, 'Kill to Get Crimson' is Mark Knopfler's fourth solo album following 'Get Lucky' (2009). By this time, Knopfler had established himself as a respected solo artist after his success with Dire Straits. This album continued his exploration of narrative-driven songwriting and acoustic textures, a hallmark of his post-band career.
Stylistic neighbors
Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett

Tracklist

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

  • 1 True Love Will Never Fade 4:21
  • 2 The Scaffolder’s Wife 3:52
  • 3 The Fizzy and the Still 4:07
  • 4 Heart Full of Holes 6:36
  • 5 We Can Get Wild 4:18
  • 6 Secondary Waltz 3:43
  • 7 Punish the Monkey 4:38
  • 8 Let It All Go 5:18
  • 9 Behind With the Rent 4:48
  • 10 The Fish and the Bird 3:45
  • 11 Madame Geneva’s 3:59
  • 12 In the Sky 7:31

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