Privateering
Mark Knopfler · 2012
90 min · 20 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Celtic rock
A rich tapestry of storytelling woven through bluesy melodies and evocative instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- rich storytelling through every track
- balanced journey with emotional peaks
- great for late-night introspection
- for long drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, instant gratification
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Privateering' was released in 2012, Mark Knopfler was a seasoned artist, known primarily for his work with Dire Straits and his successful solo career. This album followed his 2009 release 'Get Lucky' and showcased his continued evolution as a songwriter and musician, exploring themes of travel and nostalgia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Redbud Tree 3:19
- 2 Haul Away 4:01
- 3 Don’t Forget Your Hat 5:15
- 4 Privateering 6:19
- 5 Miss You Blues 4:18
- 6 Corned Beef City 3:32
- 7 Go, Love 4:52
- 8 Hot or What 4:54
- 9 Yon Two Crows 4:26
- 10 Seattle 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 Kingdom of Gold 5:23
- 2 Got to Have Something 4:01
- 3 Radio City Serenade 5:13
- 4 I Used to Could 3:36
- 5 Gator Blood 4:15
- 6 Bluebird 3:27
- 7 Dream of the Drowned Submariner 4:57
- 8 Blood and Water 5:19
- 9 Today Is Okay 4:45
- 10 After the Beanstalk 3:56
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