Free Delivery
Australia's Biggest Online Bookstore
1,562,309 Books  •  214,826 CDs  •  9,238 DVDs available now!
All our book prices are better than AmazonTM. Guaranteed.

Music CDs » Rock & Pop » Hard Rock

Dire Straits (1st LP) [Remaster]

Artist: Dire Straits

$23.99
   
Average Rating: (See all reviews)
Label: Warner Bros. Records (Record Lab
Quantity Available: 2

Ships within 6-11 days

Down to the Waterline
Water of Love - (live)
Setting Me Up
Six Blade Knife - (live)
Southbound Again
Sultans of Swing
In the Gallery
Wild West End
Lions - (live)

Performer Notes
  • Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); David Knopfler (guitar, background vocals); John Illsley (bass); Pick Withers (drums).
  • Recorded at Basing St. Studios, London, England in February, 1978.
  • All tracks have been digitally remastered.
  • Led by former music journalist/college professor Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits emerged with their melancholy self-titled debut amidst the clatter of punk and gloss of disco. With a laid-back, raspy style of singing and distinctive finger-picking style of guitar playing, Knopfler came across as a fusion of J.J. Cale, Bob Dylan, and Chet Atkins. Coming out of the pub-rock scene, this tight English quartet cracked both sides of the Atlantic with the insanely catchy "Sultans Of Swing." The group further enhanced their reputation with the ominously atmospheric opener "Down to the Waterline." Knopfler's finger-picking style gave his guitar a smooth, distinct tone that was a jazz-country hybrid ("Setting Me Up"), while utilizing fancy country plucking "Southbound Again."
  • Dire Straits' minimalistic interpretation of pub-rock had already crystallized by the time they released this album. Driven by Knopfler's spare, tasteful guitar lines and husky warbling, the album is a set of bluesy rockers. And while the bar-band mentality of pub-rock is at the core of Dire Straits--even the aforementioned breakthrough single offers a lament for a neglected pub-rock band--their music is already beyond the simple boogies and shuffles of their forefathers. Knopfler also shows an inclination toward Dylanesque imagery that enhances the smoky, low-key atmosphere of the album.

Professional Reviews
Q (7/96, p.141) - 3 Stars - Good - "...swam doggedly against the tide of punk, eventually convincing audiences with its direct pop and Knopfler's thrilling guitar..."

Producer:Muff Winwood
Format:CD (1 Disc); Stereo
Country:USA
Quantity Available:2
UPC:093624776925
Studio/Live: Studio
Release Date:19 September 2000

Bubbles Double Deal: Buy Together!
Dire Straits (1st LP) [Remaster]+Brothers in Arms [Remaster]
Buy this with Brothers in Arms [Remaster] at a great price!
Together:$47.98

Customers who bought this product also purchased:

Bad Company
Bad Company
$23.99
Nevermind
Nevermind
$29.99
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
$16.99
Pump [Remaster]
Pump [Remaster]
$19.99
Manic Nirvana
Manic Nirvana
$22.99
Hot August Night [Remaster]
Hot August Night [Remaster]
$39.99
Ships in 24 Hours 24 hour
Shipping
Tell a friend & Get a $5 Coupon
Their Email: 
If your friend places an order over $40, we'll send you a $5 coupon!
Sell Yours

Reviews
4 of 5 Stars! Customer review on 02/11/2007

I like this album, its a great first album as far first albums go. Sultans of swing is an absolute classic. I first got it on Vinyl, but these remastered versions sound warmer and more crisp. For a good laugh have a look at how young they all looked on the back of their records. I wonder if Mark Knofpler uses botox? LOL. Its a great record overall and not many low points. Dire Straits were always famous for their great songs and good guitar playing.

Displaying 1 to 1 (of 1 reviews)

Review this Product
Write your message below to post a review:
Rating: BAD GOOD
Browse by Subject

» Music CDs » Rock & Pop » Hard Rock

$29.99
$65.99

Webmasters, Bloggers & Website Owners

You can earn a 10% commission by selling Dire Straits (1st LP) [Remaster] CD on your website. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. After you're set-up, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep!

Authors/Publishers

Are you the Author/Publisher? Improve sales by submitting additional information on this title.

Shopping Cart

Your shopping cart is empty

More Choices

My Wishlist
Already own it?
Sell yours

HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.
Credit Cards Pay Pal Bank Transfer Cheque

Don't have a credit card? Fishpond.com.au also accepts bank transfers and cheques.

All prices are in Australian dollars

© 2008 Fishpond Ltd

Portions copyright 1948-2006 Muze Inc. For personal non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.


Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions