Artist: David Knopfler
Title Of Album: The Giver
Year Of Release: 2001
Country: UK
Label: Dormant Music Ltd./BMG Ariola #74321 15929 2
Genre: Rock
Quality: Lossless
Bitrate: FLAC (Image)+Cue+Log
Total Time: 51 min 34 sec
Total Size: 308 Mb (+5%) | Scans
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The Giver is David Knopfler's 5th release as a solo artist. Released in 1993 following 1991's over-the-top "Lifelines". The melodies and lyrics are there to surprise the listener and musicanship is a true work of art. For those who are looking for something similar to his "Lifelines", this CD maybe surprising because it is a 100% U-turn but they won't be disappointed because they have owned an invaluable artwork.

Compelling lyrics, textured music and a distinct lack of anything insincere or synthetic. The best kept secret of the folk/rock world. David Knopfler shines brighter than ever on this CD.

Tracklist:

[03:32] 01. Mercy With The Wine
[03:05] 02. Hey Jesus
[07:02] 03. Domino
[03:39] 04. Every Line
[02:55] 05. How Many Times?
[03:58] 06. Love Knows
[04:09] 07. Lover's Fever
[04:19] 08. Carry On
[07:02] 09. The Giver Of Gifts
[07:23] 10. Southside Tenements
[02:37] 11. A Father And A Son
[01:47] 12. Always

Line-up / Musicians:

Accordion - Alan Dunn
Acoustic Guitar, Organ [Hammond] - Harry Bogdanovs
Backing Vocals - David Arnold , Forrest Thomas , Harry Bogdanovs , Julya Lo'Ko* , Mick Jackson , Ray Singer
Bass Guitar - Kuma Harada
Electric Guitar - Bub Roberts , Harry Bogdanovs (tracks: 5)
Percussion - Ray Singer
Piano - Harry Bogdanovs (tracks: 12)
Saxophone - Chris White
Steel Guitar [Pedal] - BJ Cole
Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica - David Knopfler