Re splitting of Knopfler fan base?

Yes, that can be good.
And in the assessment, it is important, with what expectations one approaches the new plant.

Those who listen to the still with the eternal "Dire Straits expectation" the album will be disappointed.
Likewise, when crashing guitar riffs and intense guitar solos want to be heard. Then the thumb is probably lower, because both are not included on the new album too opulent.

However, anyone who wants musical and instrumental diversity, who is willing to hear exactly who the quieter sounds, nuances like that will lift the thumb on the other hand.

My thumb goes up. However, I can not bring me this time to 5 stars, because for my taste Knopfler does not quite reach the level of one or another previous album (Get lucky or Privateering are because my references). 4.5 stars would be, however, if such an intermediate step would be possible here on Amazon.

But in any case, it is an absolutely worth listening to work with some wonderful song Pearls.
For me, the "Silver Eagle", "Beryl" and the wonderful duet "Wherever I Go" with Ruth Moody.
More beautiful songs are "Mighty Man" and the bonus section "My heart has never changed", the more displaying their beauty with each listening test and dig deep into your ears. And who with "Basil" stay tuned to the end, will be rewarded. For there she comes, the wonderful, warm, bell-clear Knopfler guitar!

A word about the Limited Deluxe Edition, which I bought:
I do not think the acquisition necessarily imperative. The four bonus tracks are worth listening, but the album for my taste not raise even more upward. Here in particular, was the double album 'privateering' significantly better 'value for money' offer.

Conclusion: Overall, again absolutely successful work of the brilliant guitarist and songwriter Mark Knopfler.

** Warning - updating the review at 15.3 .: The date written is true, but after several Hördurchgängen on various plants, in the car and with headphones, I increase the number of stars from the aforementioned 4.5 to 5. Each song wins every time Listen again and it's musically include everything desires of Knopfler fan!