"His voice is a smoky mixture of Bob Dylan’s acidic whine, Tom Waits’ tubercular snore and J.J. Cale’s breathy, marbles-in-the-mouth whisper." - från Rolling Stones recension (4/5 stjärnor).

"Knopfler's mesmerizing guitar textures and composed vocals appear as if they're right in front of you, holding court amidst expansive soundstages and deep-black backgrounds." - enligt Mobile Fidelity