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Track Listings
| 1. So Far Away |
| 2. Money For Nothing |
| 3. Walk Of Life |
| 4. Your Latest Trick |
| 5. Why Worry |
| 6. Ride Across The River |
| 7. The Man's Too Strong |
| 8. One World |
| 9. Brothers In Arms |
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Dire Straits' fifth album will probably be remembered as the record that ushered in the CD generation, and therefore (depending on your affiliations) a work of extreme evil or an object lesson in craftsmanship. In truth though, it's neither. Inevitably, some moments haven't dated so well. "Money For Nothing", Mark Knopfler's satire of the MTV generation, seems as vacant as its target; while the jukebox jive of "Walk Of Life" could have used a little roughing up. In fairness though, such low points constitute a minority. In latter years, indie bands such as Gomez and Spiritualized have eagerly cited JJ Cale and Dr John as pivotal influences on their work. Perhaps so, but it's the less fashionable Knopfler and his intuitive feel for the fretboard who comes closer. You needn't dig too deep to identify the roots of beauties such as "So Far Away" and "Why Worry". --Peter Paphides
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Propelled by Mark Knopfler's literate songs, gruff vocals, and spidery guitar work, Dire Straits had overcome initial skepticism for their resistance to '70s new wave accents in favor of a rootsy traditionalism. This 1985 album captures the band consolidating a far more epic style than the concise shuffles and ballads that the original scrappy quartet had reeled off, their ambitions fueled by the larger canvas afforded by the CD. One of the first albums to exploit the format's longer playing time, Brothers in Arms was initially released in separate versions for CD/cassette and edited LP, and the band became digital poster boys on a world tour sponsored by CD hardware interests. Critics that had once warmed to the band sniffed at the marketing, but the album remains their best known, noteworthy for the MTV staple "Money for Nothing" and the breezy rock shuffle "Walk of Life," as well as for the wistful "So Far Away," the plot-driven narratives of "Ride Across the River," and the title song. --Sam Sutherland
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great... Excellent Sound ! ! !,
By Dominique Fleury (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brothers In Arms (20th Anniversary Edition) (Audio CD)
Hi people,As Rick before me, I find this new SACD version of "Brothers In Arms" very well done. The sound is even clearer than the already amazing original one (recorded in DDD at that time). Mark Knopfler's guitar sound just like a caress and it is such a joy for your ears. Don't wait and go get it as soon as you can. Good listening and see you at the next show of Mark Knopfler, Dom.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Far from their best,
By Kilgore "wonderman1" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brothers In Arms (Audio CD)
I know this is the album that really sent Dire Straits on their way to their greatest commercial success, but from someone who has been a Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler fan from the start I would rate this as pretty average, far from their best. Money for Nothing and Walk of Life are good but on the whole the album is not as strong as others such as their first album titled Dire Straits, Making Movies, Alchemy (live album) and Love Over Gold.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome SACD,
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This review is from: Brothers In Arms (20th Anniversary Edition) (Audio CD)
Fantastic SACD. The 5.1 SACD layer just jumps out at you and comes to life. Instruments are sharp and detailed. Vocals are right in front of you. You have to own this SACD.
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