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.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock, Blues
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Track Listing:
A1 Down To The Waterline 3:55
A2 Water Of Love 5:23
A3 Setting Me Up 3:18
A4 Six Blade Knife 4:10
A5 Southbound Again 2:58
B1 Sultans Of Swing 5:47
B2 In The Gallery 6:16
B3 Wild West End 4:42
B4 Lions 5:05
