{"product_id":"david-knopfler-cut-the-wire","title":"David Knopfler – Cut The Wire","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDavid Knopfler – Cut The Wire\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1985, Cut The Wire is the second solo album from British singer-songwriter and guitarist David Knopfler, following his departure from Dire Straits after the band's first two albums. The record showcases Knopfler's move towards a more intimate and understated songwriting style, combining folk rock, roots music, and melodic soft rock with thoughtful, character-driven lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a founding member of Dire Straits, Knopfler contributed rhythm guitar to the band's early recordings before choosing to pursue a more independent musical direction. Cut The Wire reflects that change of focus, favouring atmosphere and songwriting over the polished arena-rock sound that would increasingly define his former band's career. The album has a warm, organic quality, with Knopfler's understated guitar work and conversational vocal style at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record opens with the intriguing \"Freakshow,\" followed by \"The Fisherman\" and the atmospheric \"The Hurricane.\" \"When We Kiss\" provides a more intimate and melodic moment, while \"When Grandpappa Sailed\" demonstrates Knopfler's talent for weaving personal stories and vivid imagery into his songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide two continues with the reflective \"The Hurting\" and \"The Sentenced Man,\" before moving into \"Dedication\" and the character-focused \"Charlie And Suzie.\" Across the album, Knopfler combines understated arrangements with emotionally observant lyrics, creating a record that rewards listeners who appreciate thoughtful singer-songwriter material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for fans of Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, Richard Thompson, Jackson Browne, John Martyn, and Chris Rea, \u003cem\u003eCut The Wire\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling and often overlooked piece of David Knopfler's solo catalogue. Its combination of folk-rock storytelling, warm guitar textures, and intimate songwriting makes it a strong addition to any roots rock or singer-songwriter vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreakshow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fisherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hurricane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen We Kiss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Grandpappa Sailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hurting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sentenced Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharlie And Suzie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GG5Ah0Zx4p0?si=JpYs1pXqpoRUVLVH\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenhill Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54925181747542,"sku":"GMI LP1","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c5b93419-ebfe-4b66-9bde-e2331031ebd0.jpg?v=1786200063","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/david-knopfler-cut-the-wire","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}