Though the former-Dire Straits axemeister has his detractors, he’s been turning out a succession of quietly impressive solo albums in recent years. His latest is one of the best – and while there are no real surprises there’s lots and lots to like on the excellent Get Lucky: country and swing rhythms, Celtic-folk textures and loads of top-class playing.
Throughout, the results are beautifully crafted – from the poignant lilt of ‘Border Reiver’ to the barrelhouse blues of ‘You Can’t Beat The House’ and on to the crooner-like cinematic strains of ‘Monteleone’. Knopfler’s Dylanesque vocals and distinctive finger-picking guitar styles are all present and correct. So, if you liked his return to form Sailing To Philadelphia, you’ll love this one.