DIRE STRAITS

Track Listing

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. Lion

My Rating
8.5/10

Average Critic Rating
8/10

Overview
Dire Straits released a debut album that stands as one of the strongest in history and arguably one of the best Classic Rock albums of all time. The entire record exudes a smoky swagger that will make you feel like the main character as you strut down the street with your headphones in. If you’re a fan of guitar-heavy music and memorable melodies, this is the album for you. The Knopfler brothers are at their absolute best, delivering some of the most interesting and creative licks you’ll find in the genre. While each track shares a similar vibe, they remain distinct from one another, creating a spectacular listening experience from start to finish. This is a must-listen for serious music lovers.

Recommended for guitar enthusiasts and Classic Rock lovers looking for some swagger.

Now Playing
Sultans Of Swing

Most Streamed
Sultans Of Swing

Least Streamed
Setting Me Up

Underrated
Wild West End

TVV Top 3 Songs
Water Of Love | Sultans Of Swing | Wild West End

Singles
Water Of Love | Sultans Of Swing

TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Six Blade Knife | In The Gallery | Wild West End

Listen to Again?
Yes

No-Skip Album?
Yes

Album Artwork Rating
7/10

The album cover doesn’t reveal much, but it carries an air of melancholy, loneliness, and mystery that perfectly reflects the energy of the songs on this impressive album.

Genre
Classic Rock

RL
Mercury Records Limited / Vertigo Records / Warner Records

Recording Studio
Basing Street Studios (London, England)