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Shangri-La

~ Mark Knopfler
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (27 Sep 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mercury
  • ASIN: B0002JKPP4
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,128 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. 5:15 AM 5:54£0.69
Listen  2. Boom, Like That 5:49£0.79
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Shangri-La sees the sweatband-loving Knopfler team up once again with producer Chuck Ainlay for a sturdy celebration of Americana through country and the blues with a dash of easy listening thrown in. The overall sound is laid back with only the electric blues of "Song for Sonny Listen" providing a bit of a crunch. For the most part Knopfler sounds heavily influenced by troubadour JJ Cale and none more so than on "Boom, Like That", a groove driven country honk with soft, lazy vocals. Renowned for not taking things too seriously, many of the lyrics are comical in their narrative such as "I stuck a couple of air-craft carriers up his ass" on the mariachi backed "Don't Crash the Ambulance", a tongue in cheek song set around the Mexican border.

His style may have softened since the Dire Straits days but this can only be a good thing whe none recalls the bloated synths of their latter years. Shangri-La is Knopfler living his cowboy dream which seems to be what keeps his spirit for good music as fresh as it ever was.--Steve Beefmark



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Signed copies or the album and packs of Shangri-La playing cards will be randomly assigned to 10 pre-orders for this title. One lucky customer will also receive a signed Mark Knopfler guitar.
The fourth solo excursion from acclaimed singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Knopfler, Shangri-La is perhaps his most accomplished album since his halcyon days in Dire Straits. A four-time Grammy winner who has sold some 110 million albums worldwide with that group and solo — and whose signature guitar sound, instantly recognisable vocals and smart lyrics have made him one of rock's most admired artists — Knopfler offers an idyllic earthly refuge for the sophisticated rock fan with Shangri-La.
Guitar Information:Mark's Strat guitar features a '57 Strat guitar ash body and a vintage tinted '62 "C"-shape maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. His unmistakable tone comes from three Texas Special single-coil pickups and a five-way switch. Fender/Gotoh vintage tuners and an American vintage tremolo system round out this sultan of swing.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Entrancing...but maybe not for everyone, 9 Nov 2004
By The Goat (London, UK) - See all my reviews
I used to be a huge Dire Straits fan, right up until the end, although the synth-fuelled casino-extravaganza of "On The Night" left me wishing for a more stripped down sound. When Mark Knopfler put out his first solo album, I was the first in line at the store, but I didn't like it that much. Sounded a bit "in between things", like he was trying to get Dire Straits out of his system and find a real solo voice. "Sailing to Philadelphia" was a bit irritating, but I started liking "The Ragpickers' Deam" more.
On "Shangri-La", I think Mark has really found the voice that he needed. The storytelling and lyrics are as subtle and quiet as usual, making you actually listen to what is being played. None of the melodies feel forced, and Mark and the band clearly play so well together by now. It's definitely a quiet and mellow album, but I think that's a welcome change from some of Mark's recent more country-rock tracks. Every song is meditative in its own way...perhaps it's just me, but it makes me feel all relaxed and cozy to listen to this stuff. His guitar work is increasingly minimalist, and his voice is smoother than ever. Happy music, but not bouncy. Perfect for a contemplative evening with a cup of coffee.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Knopfler, 3 Mar 2005
Like another reviewer on here, I only bought this album because of stumbling on the classic Knopfler guitar signature on "Boom, Like That" when radio channel surfing. The album in its entirity does not dissapoint. On first listen, the sound and feel of the album did not become immediately clear, but, on second listen I suddenly realised that it is unlikely I will hear a better album in 2005.

First of all, the album is majestically produced. Every chord and note played is perfect, they emphasise the lyrics and dance around the subject with a penache that only Knopfler can produce.

Of more note are the brilliantly satirical and often witty storytelling achieved by Knopfler's lyrics. "Boom, Like That" is a song which I cannot stop going back to over and over again. The subject of Ray Kroc's somewhat unscrupulous success with the early McDonalds restaurants is brilliantly depicted by the track. Other tracks of note include the oft-graphic but very entertaining "Don't Crash the Ambulance" which finishes off the album with aplomb.

This is not a Dire Straits stlye collection of music. Despite being relatively young, my Dad introduced me to the wonderful World of Dire Straits. This is equally brilliant, but totally different.

I cannot reccommend this album highly enough - if at first you don't like it, just put it on again and listen carefully. You cannot fail to be rewarded for just listening.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "a perfect day", 27 Jun 2005
Fans of Mark Knopfler are probably wondering what they've done to deserve this...trained to expect an album every 5 years or so they wait patiently for years and then three albums come (virtually) at once...

and Mark Knopfler's recent productivity hasn't been at the expense of quality... Shangri-La is his best solo work to date and some of the tracks (notably 5:15am) eclipse anything he has produced before either alone or with Dire Straits.

Where "Shangri-La" succeeds is the mellow, tuneful songs that have been crafted together on this release. It's difficult to list stand out tracks - there are too many...

This is not the "rock on" of Dire Straits a la Brothers in Arms, but an album to reward anyone prepared to give it a few plays.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly laid back
I found this fairly laid back and almost easy listening. It is enjoyable nonetheless. Probably a bit self indulgent from Mr Knopfler. Not really rock!
Published 2 months ago by G. Forbes

4.0 out of 5 stars Boom like that!
What a delight to see this former stadium rock hero get back to basics. His more-than-meets-the-ear songs and sober guitar style tell you the story of American music in Europe and... Read more
Published on 8 May 2007 by Tigerrtje

3.0 out of 5 stars Very average and not enough variation
This is the latest album from "the voice and guitar of Dire Straits". While Knopfler's style is different to that of Dire Straits, it's not completely detached. Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2006 by Ben Barden

3.0 out of 5 stars Laid back
Firstly I would like to state that I have followed (and been a great fan of)the work of Mark Knopfler since Dire Straits in the early Eighties. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2006 by Taz

3.0 out of 5 stars So So
I have had this Album a while and listened to it several times but apart from a few tracks nothing much seems to stick in the memory five minutes after hearing it. Read more
Published on 14 May 2005 by Vawnog

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Form
Mark back in top form again. Not being a huge fan of his past solo work, ( Sailing to Philadelphia was the closest to a very good album for me so far) I was a little reluctant to... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005 by M. F. Harold

1.0 out of 5 stars Well Crafted.
For anyone expecting a Sultans of Swing or MTV rocker here from the days of Dire Straits will be dissapointed. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2004 by Pete Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars In the same league as Sailing to Philadelphia
Sublime!
Published on 26 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Chilled but not cold
Not owning any Dire Straits or Mark Knopfler albums (just the "Sultans of Swing" 45), I nonetheless bought this on the strength of vaguely hearing "Boom Like That" in a café,... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2004 by gliddofglood

4.0 out of 5 stars Yet another gem
How Mark Knopfler has managed to produce a gem of an album like this on the back of his previous two diamonds (Sailing to Philadelphia and The Ragpicker's Dream) is a mystery... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2004 by philipio

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