This early solo album from
David Knopfler has a strong
Dire Straits flavor, particularly "Madonna's Daughter," and where
Mark Knopfler contributes his unmistakable rhythm guitar. However,
David Knopfler's strong, sandpaper vocals and the gentle orchestral feel of some of the tracks make this album distinctly his own: "Sideshow" has a rocky, dance-almost-disco rhythm, there's some interestingly-dirty sax work on "Come to Me," and the recording closes with a memorable, late-night love song "The Great Divide."