Local Hero
Mark Knopfler · 1983
43 min · 14 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Celtic rock
A serene blend of sweeping melodies and evocative instrumentals that captures a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene moments of nostalgic reflection
- dynamic peaks with gentle valleys
- short tracks for focused listening
- evocative instrumentals for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone single hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1983, Mark Knopfler was establishing himself as a solo artist after the success of Dire Straits' albums. 'Local Hero' served as his first major film score, following the band's hit album 'Love Over Gold' from 1982, marking a significant expansion of his musical repertoire into cinematic territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Rocks and the Water 3:23
- 2 Wild Theme 3:38
- 3 Freeway Flyer 1:49
- 4 Boomtown (Variation Louis’ Favourite) 4:12
- 5 The Way It Always Starts 4:03
- 6 The Rocks and the Thunder 0:48
- 7 The Ceilidh and the Northern Lights 3:23
- 8 The Mist Covered Mountains 5:02
- 9 The Ceilidh: Louis’ Favourite / Billy’s Tune 3:48
- 10 Whistle Theme 0:52
- 11 Smooching 5:01
- 12 Stargazer 1:34
- 13 The Rocks and the Thunder 0:47
- 14 Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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