Mark Knopfler – Tracker – CD

Mark Knopfler releases his eighth solo album on March 9th 2015. Entitled TRACKER the new album features 11 new Knopfler songs inspired by a wide range of subjects including Beryl Bainbridge and Basil Bunting. The songs contain Mark’s usual wryly but accurately observed vignettes of real life wrapped up in a musical accompaniment of distinctive subtlety. TRACKER has been produced by Knopfler and Guy Fletcher and was recorded at British Grove Studios in London. The band features Mark Knopfler on guitars, Guy Fletcher on keyboards, John McCusker on fiddle, Mike McGoldrick on whistle and flute, Glenn Worf on bass and Ian Thomas on drums. Guest musicians include Ruth Moody (from The Wailin’ Jennys) on vocals, Nigel Hitchcock on saxophone and Phil Cunningham on accordion.

1 Laughs and Jokes and Drinks and Smokes
2 Basil
3 River Towns
4 Skydiver
5 Mighty Man
6 Broken Bones
7 Long Cool Girl
8 Lights of Taormina – Mark Knopfler, Mike McGoldrick
9 Silver Eagle
10 Beryl
11 Wherever I Go featuring Ruth Moody – Mark Knopfler, Ruth Moody