Dire Straits

man o man, i jumping on their albums, since i've seen their videoclip on Vh1 called - Walk of Life. they catch me. of cors i know band for a long time especially Mark Knopfler but this time, i'm much more interested in ther style and hsi style of music. dunno what's happen. maybe need more music from 80s. really good listen while driving or go sleeping, comfotable, rounchy, slow, clean, perfec clean voice which fits into the music.

I respect Mark Knopfler as a guitarist and songwriter, but I could never really get into the Dire Straits. Not sure why.

I am fan of Dire Straits and I think iamrockerfun, you should start with a greatest hits package or maybe 'Brothers in Arms' one of their strongest albums but you can't really go wrong with any of their bands.

I like Dire Straits but I'm not sure why. My faves are Brothers In Arms and Making Movies.

I really should hate this band because of the Dylan-esque vocals but I like 'em.

Knopfler is a very underrated song writer and guitar player for that matter. Love me some Dire Straits!

Definitely an excellent band! I like most of Knopfler's other output as well.

Love the band, have the discography. Knopfler is an underrated, very tasteful player, who also lets loose with some amazing solos live, too. Love Over Gold is probably my favourite album, chiefly becuase it has the epic Telegraph Road!

Knopfler is such an excellent musician and songwriter, even when I don't particularly like the song I always admire the craft that went into it. But there are definitely alot of great songs...Industrial Disease, Sultans Of Swing, Money For Nothing, etc. Dire Straits was the type of band that could get played on the radio, without compromising their sound.

I like Knopfler's picking style. No one else in rock seems to do it the same way.

When I was younger, they used to play sultans of swing on the radio ALL THE TIME - i got so SICK of that song!!!!!

That said, they are a good band, I am just not a fan

tohostudios wrote:

I like Dire Straits but I'm not sure why. My faves are Brothers In Arms and Making Movies.

I really should hate this band because of the Dylan-esque vocals but I like 'em.

I agree that vocals are very Bob Dylan like, I am huge Bob Dylan fan so that has never bothered me too much. Mark Knopfler co produced and played guitar on a few tracks on Dylan's 'Infidels' album, which IMO is excellent.

iamrockerfun wrote:

man o man, i jumping on their albums, since i've seen their videoclip on Vh1 called - Walk of Life. they catch me. of cors i know band for a long time especially Mark Knopfler but this time, i'm much more interested in ther style and hsi style of music. dunno what's happen. maybe need more music from 80s. really good listen while driving or go sleeping, comfotable, rounchy, slow, clean, perfec clean voice which fits into the music.

I love Mark Knopfler. I think he is one of the most distinct guitarists around. I live most of their stuff, but I am a particular fan of Making Movies. Great album.

im cheking his web site and i see his tour over the world next year. i cant miss it.

Yes, great band!!

"Brothers In Arms" is their "Master of Puppets", in my opinion. My personal favourite!

"Money For Nothing" has got to be my favourite song, as it bears special nostalgic value to me, as well as the overall song is just amazing - The lyrics are hilarious to boot!

Money for Nothing has that great build up to the classic opening riff which was stunning live. Hilarious lyrics and ground-breaking video, too!

Sutekh wrote:

Love the band, have the discography. Knopfler is an underrated, very tasteful player, who also lets loose with some amazing solos live, too. Love Over Gold is probably my favourite album, chiefly becuase it has the epic Telegraph Road!

MARK IS THE MAN AND i NEVER CONSIDERED HIM UNDERRATED. He gets a lot of attention around boards for being an amazing player. I like me some Dire....

manny wrote:

I am fan of Dire Straits and I think iamrockerfun, you should start with a greatest hits package or maybe 'Brothers in Arms' one of their strongest albums but you can't really go wrong with any of their bands.

That's what I have. Sultans of Swing is one of the best songs of that era IMO.

Schbopo wrote:

I respect Mark Knopfler as a guitarist and songwriter, but I could never really get into the Dire Straits. Not sure why.

Same here.

i only have brothers in arms and a greatest hits on vinyl but they are two of the most played records in my collection. always liked dire straists

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