Dire Straits’ arresting self-titled debut embraces folk, blues and pub rock + early rock ‘n’ roll
Mofi reissue sports natural tones, superb balances, reference imaging and sterling clarity
Dire Straits’ arresting self-titled debut arrived in the midst of punk’s reign but couldn’t have been further removed from the era’s slash-and-burn style. Recorded in West London in February 1978, the band’s tasteful, jazz-inflected set embraces folk, blues, and pub rock while also tracing a direct line back to the beat-oriented sound of early rock n’ roll. Country and roots accents further distinguish the British quartet’s stripped-down music from any 1970s peers, as does the transparent production, which has remained revered among audiophiles the world over — and which has never been better than on this meticulous analog pressing.
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1 | Down to the Waterline |
2 | Water of Love |
3 | Setting Me Up |
4 | Six Blade Knife |
5 | Southbound Again |
6 | Sultans of Swing |
7 | In the Gallery |
8 | Wild West End |
9 | Lions |