Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits (CD, May-1985, Warner Bros. Records Record Label)

This 'album' is a tremendous grouping of songs written by the man who has poetry in his soul. In '85, it was the latest example of Mark Knopfler's ability to tell a story or relate a life with words that surely come from a gifted mind. Musically, the 'album' is what you'd expect from this guitar virtuoso and his gathering of splendid musicians. They work together to produce melodies and heart-moving sounds that convey perfectly the purpose of each song. I L-O-V-E "Brothers In Arms." Mark Knopfler: there's not enough good to say about your work.

The one wors to describe this cd is strong. The songs are powerful--in instruments and lyrics, range and performance. It's not money for nothing --it's money for talent with Mark Knopfler and these guys. You'll recognize the hits in this and appreciate the lesser know songs like Down To The Waterline. They rock.

I like the artist, the musicians and the price of the ebay ... I am satisfied. Much does not exist what a DVD to say of, unless it works. I think in buying others, the service and the delivery is very simple.

I used to have this on cassette but played it so much that the cassette finally gave up. I love this album.

I love all the songs on this CD and quite a few were on the radio, so it takes you back to the 80's. Couple slow songs, but that's OK. I new every song on the CD except for one. But I know it now!!!

has some GREAT cuts...3 or 4. Of course, Money for Nothin' ..the rest are very average. If you're a DS freak, you'll love it. If you just want their best 3 or 4, it is still a good buy. Burn what you want, then resell it on e-Bay.

Dire Straits is one of the best bands because the music is so diverse. It is both relaxing and fun. Great for playing at parties with big crowds. It brought back memories of being young again.

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One of the best albums of all times. I had lost this cd and forgot how good it sounds. Excellent guitar...

Features Dire Straits best songs, such as Money for Nothing, Walk Of Life, Brothers IOn Arms. A great pop/rock album very popular in eightes.
Highly recommended! you won't be dissapointed!!

Dire Straits' fifth studio album, released in May 1985, was a massive hit, and became the biggest selling album of that year in the UK and also the biggest seller of all time in the UK.

And justifiably so. At first listen this did not sound like an album that was going to reach the heights that it did, but it quickly grows on the listener. It starts gently rather than with a bang with 'So Far Away' and fades away 9 tracks later with a moody wash of keyboards and achy, echoey guitar.

Of course the band's big hit single, 'Money For Nothing' which reached no 1 in the US (no 4 in UK) is one of the highlights. Knopfler's ode to MTV was co-written by Sting who also features on vocals on this track. The other big single was 'Walk of Life' which just missed the number 1 spot in the UK. 'So Far Away' and the title track were top 20 hits in the UK, while 'Your Latest Trick' made the UK top 30.

The tracks sound at their best in their full-length versions found on the CD, whereas side one of the original vinyl release suffers slighly in comparison as 'So Far Away', 'Money For Nothing', 'Your Latest Trick' and 'Why Worry' are all edited due to time constraints. The themes on the last four tracks on the album (side two of the original vinyl LP) are predominantly soldierly - 'Ride Across the River', 'The Man's Too Strong' and the title track, which closes the album.

The title track is arguably one of Dire Straits' strongest moments, and along with 'Money For Nothing' became a favourite live track for the remainder of their career, while other standouts on the album include the beautiful 'Why Worry'.

Dire Straits followed this release with an exhilirating world tour, and 'Brothers In Arms' arguably saw the band at their peak. There was a long gap between this and the next album 'On Every Street', which was a rather pale shadow in comparison as was the tour that went with it. The band split in 1995 when Mark Knopfler launched his solo career. While the band is gone, the thrill of 'Brothers In Arms' is not.

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