Dire Straits ‎– Dire Straits 2LP Original Master Recording

Dire Straits ‎– Dire Straits

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.

Tracklist:
A1 Down To The Waterline 3:55
A2 Water Of Love 5:23
B1 Setting Me Up 3:18
B2 Six Blade Knife 4:10
B3 Southbound Again 2:58
C1 Sultans Of Swing 5:47
C2 In The Gallery 6:16
D1 Wild West End 4:42
D2 Lions 5:05

Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Released: 1978/2019