Description
One Deep River | Deluxe 2-CD Edition (New Album + 5 Bonus Tracks)
UPC: 00602465126655
MPN: EMICDY 2113 / 6512665
Brand Name: EMI / British Grove Records
Overview: The Latest Masterpiece from the Dire Straits Legend
One Deep River is the highly anticipated 2024 studio album from legendary guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mark Knopfler (formerly of Dire Straits). This Deluxe 2-CD Edition presents the full new album alongside an exclusive Bonus CD containing five additional, unreleased tracks.
The album continues Knopfler's tradition of masterful storytelling through song, blending his distinctive fingerpicked guitar style with rich, evocative narratives. The music features his signature blend of folk, blues, and Celtic influences, delivered with the world-class musicianship expected of the former Dire Straits frontman. The title track, "One Deep River," and the singles "Ahead of the Game" and "Two Pairs of Hands" anchor this compelling new collection.
Product Features: Deluxe 2-CD New Release
- Artist: Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits)
- Album: One Deep River
- Edition: Deluxe 2-CD Edition (Original Album + 5 Bonus Tracks)
- Genre/Style: Roots Rock, Folk Rock, Americana, Blues
- Format: 2-Disc Audio CD, Stereo
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: British Grove Records/EMI (Universal Music Operations Limited)
- Manufacturing Origin: Made in the Czech Republic (Made in the EU)
Interesting Facts: Knopfler's Enduring Sound
- Distinctive Guitar Style: Mark Knopfler is instantly recognizable for his unique, often fingerpicked, playing style—eschewing a plectrum—which gives his guitar lines a fluid, warm, and highly melodic quality.
- Thematic Inspiration: Knopfler often draws inspiration from real-life stories and personal reflections. The title track, "One Deep River," is believed to refer to the River Tyne in Newcastle, close to where Knopfler grew up, symbolizing the profound, grounding nature of memory and home.
- Bonus Exclusivity: The 5 Bonus Tracks on Disc Two are exclusive to this Deluxe Edition, offering fans substantial new material in the form of tracks like "The Living End" and "Fat Chance Dupree."
- Production Excellence: The album was released via Knopfler’s own British Grove Records, a label often associated with high-fidelity, analog-focused recording techniques.
Track Listing
Disc One: One Deep River (Original Album)
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | TWO PAIRS OF HANDS |
| 2 | AHEAD OF THE GAME |
| 3 | SMART MONEY |
| 4 | SCAVENGERS YARD |
| 5 | BLACK TIE JOBS |
| 6 | TUNNEL 13 |
| 7 | JANINE |
| 8 | WATCH ME GONE |
| 9 | SWEETER THAN THE RAIN |
| 10 | BEFORE MY TRAIN COMES |
| 11 | THIS ONE'S NOT GOING TO END WELL |
| 12 | ONE DEEP RIVER |
Disc Two: Bonus Tracks (5 Tracks)
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | THE LIVING END |
| 2 | FAT CHANCE DUPREE |
| 3 | ALONG A FOREIGN COAST |
| 4 | WHAT I'M GONNA NEED |
| 5 | NOTHING BUT RAIN |
Publishers
Copyright $\mathbf{P}$: 2024 Will D. Side Limited under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations Limited. Record Label: British Grove Records/EMI Release Year: 2024 Country of Manufacture: EU
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