Dire Straits
Brothers in arms

THE REVIEW

Album heterogeneous and more modern compared to their traditional swing-rock style, which risked becoming obsolete. The fact that the original members remaining are now only two (Mark Knopfler and John Illsley, the bassist) is not unrelated to the change, which we are, however, very pleased with.

This record, in fact, allows us to listen without getting bored, to exploit moments of greater relaxation and sweetness to recharge the focus needed for more intense episodes such as Money for Nothing (critique of massification and consumerism, with the unmistakable vocalizations of Sting) and the title track.

It is undoubtedly very well-crafted, as befits a band now at the peak of fame; impeccable arrangements, meticulously crafted rhythm sections that are a bit more complex to follow but always very elegant (a torture for those like me who love to tap their fingers along to the rhythm of what they listen to!). A small album, nine songs, which is at the same time very rich, each has its own individuality and remains clearly defined in our memory...

The lyrics also vary, ranging from country-folk (So far Away, Walk of Life) to more lyrical and melancholic, and in between, many little stories that our guy sings with ease.

"Can't get anthidote for the blues"