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So Far Away and Money for Nothing are excellent openers that we really enjoyed, though the album loses momentum a little after this point.
So many classics on 1 album, lots of range between songs
All I've been able to think about is the WOL project. https://youtube.com/@wolproject2952?si=D8dFpH3_wFKKmuXG There are some good songs here, but the best ones are essentially overplayed, and I didn't connect with many others.
7.5 / 10
Probably a 3.5. Pretty good in the background of my walk!
thank god thi4s one is more chill, it's very yacht rocky so far. i thi4nk i recognize the song Money for Nothing. its' like 7 minutes. oh my GOD. walk of life. which i thought was called Do the walk on by.. and also that it was by bruce springsteen. so that's cool lmfao. i once again do not like slow songs. this was a long ass listen but it was ok. maybe 3 stars? i wouldnt go out of my way to listen again but i did save a song.
畅销但比想象中的无聊
So, obviously a couple classics. Most of the rest was not that interesting. Last 3 songs were pretty good.
A few revelatory numbers. I only knew the 5 singles, although last time I listened to them was perhaps 20 years ago (musical tastes shift, thanks god). I was surprised to find 4 of them still pretty good (your last trick is not among them, especially because that awful soft-porn-soundtrack sounding sax...). The remaining 4 songs are painfully unremarkable (aka boring). So, basically after track 3 (and a great start), one has to wait until the 9th and last to listen again to something interesting. And it's not a short wait given that two of these songs are 7-8 minutes long. Conclusion: 3 stars are already quite generous.
Good guitar playing and cool 80s production. This album sounded expensive. I just kept thinking that Mark Knophler thinks he is very smart. I’m not sure if he is or not, but he definitely thinks he is.
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Good
do not care for at all. if only they stuck with the sound of their debut, that's an incredible album there! what a shame too because knopfler is one of the best guitarists of all time and he proves that on some of their earlier works, but you can't really tell it here as much. 3/5, deserves to be here i guess
not bad
We were doing so good until it changed into weather channel music.
Torn between 3 and a 4 but I’m going 3 because I find the lyrics and vocals quite corny and the synth and guitar tones pretty harsh at times. But Mark was definitely cooking with this one.
Pas le meilleur de DS mais bon tout de meme
It was fine, nothing stood out
I still think Dire Straits must be the epitome of AOR, which is a sedentary and dull thing. It therefore feels like a confession that I own a copy of Brothers In Arms, bought when it was released so it's hard not to have a slightly nostalgic listen to this and there are some catchy moments, granted but it is still very pedestrian. Today I have given it an over-generous 3 ask me another time and it wouldn't fair so well.
The best I can say about this album is that it’s nice. Excellent orchestration and guitar work first half is fairly decent but the album gets a bit tiresome as it goes on. I never liked them song money for nothing.
***A good easy listening album
Solid album, a few jazz flavours I am less keen on, but Knopfler’s playing is always outstanding.
Favourite songs: - so far away - your latest trick - why worry? - the man’s too strong
The songwriting is a bit uneven, and some tracks are more compelling than others, but the guitar is always excellent.
Always a meh for me. Dire straits are technically great but lack the soul for me, feels a bit empty despite good riffs and song writing
I liked parts better than the whole.
Begint sterk, Money For Nothing is een banger en Walk Of Life is erg gezellig. Halverwege begon de plaat me te vervelen, duurt allemaal net wat te lang voor het mooie.
Very hit or miss but enjoyed about half, so a fair 3
I was actually disappointed.
aye I understand why dad's lose their minds when Walk of Life comes on at weddings
I think Brothers in Arms is one of those albums that works particularly well when you’re not looking for something demanding. It has a relaxed, spacious quality that makes it very easy to put on in the background and simply let it wash over you. I found it atmospheric and surprisingly good for decompressing. A lot of that comes from Mark Knopfler’s guitar playing. It’s restrained rather than flashy, with those clean, lingering notes that give the songs plenty of room to breathe. The production is also a big part of the experience: polished, spacious and distinctly 1980s, but without making the album feel overly busy. The obvious highlights are “So Far Away,” “Your Latest Trick,” “Why Worry,” and especially “Brothers in Arms.” The latter has an almost cinematic melancholy to it. It’s slow and reflective without becoming overwhelmingly sad. “Your Latest Trick,” meanwhile, has that late-night, slightly dreamy quality that makes it particularly effective as a stress-relief track. There are moments when the album’s polished production and relatively gentle pace can make it feel a little too smooth, and some of the songs don’t hit as strongly as the best ones. But I think that actually contributes to its usefulness as a relaxed listening experience. It doesn’t constantly demand your attention. What I particularly liked is that Brothers in Arms feels calm without being bland. There’s enough emotion, atmosphere and musicianship underneath the surface to reward actually listening, but you can also put it on after a long day and not have to work for the experience. Overall: a beautifully produced, atmospheric album with a mellow, reflective character. Not necessarily something I'd reach for when I want excitement or intensity, but for unwinding, driving at night, or simply clearing your head, it works remarkably well.
кайфовый, с хитами динамика в некоторых треках хорошая гитары как-будто меньше, но она есть и везде приятная переслушать под настроение можно, причем настроение у треков разное хорошо сделано 3.6
Hits are good. Rest is meh
This was mostly a blind spot for me. I recognized parts of "Money For Nothing" and "Walk of Life" but I would never have been able to tell you the band prior to this. That being said, this is mostly not my thing, it's kinda just fine? If 2.5 was an option I probably would have gone with that
Dad rock for dads.
easy listening nothing spectacular but fine in the background
I've only heard "Money For Nothing" before and I guess it painted the wrong picture of what the Dire Straits sound like as a band. Money For Nothing appears to be an outlier cause all of their other songs kind of suck.
Money for nothing is notable. Brothers in arms was decent. Otherwise, was pretty neutral listening but not something I'd likely re-listen to.
I really hate sultans of swing so I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this but not bad! Didn't hate it lol
This album starts off incredibly strong, only to falter in the middle section before mustering up some signs of life as it closes out. If the middle was stronger, I'd give this an easy 4 stars, but it's just dragged down too much.
Couple great tunes and excellent production but not enough to push it over
Money for nothing intro was sick. Other than that pretty mid.
4 very well known songs, the other 5 are a bit forgettable. Easy listening instumental rock. Brothers in arms being the best song.
I’ll always have a bit of a soft spot for this as Dad had it on CD. It wasn’t one we listened to much but it does have a cool and nostalgic sound overall. I had never paid attention to the lyrics before though, I had no idea that particular word was used, that is unfortunate indeed. It also gets a bit same-same sounding after a while. (3.5 stars)
Contry music
A lot of super bluesy English 80s jamming songs. The first few tracks (Money for nothing, walk of life) are definitely the standouts, creative, fun, and proudly 80s (I waaaannnt my MTV). Basically everything else takes some patience, tracks that go well past the 6 minute mark with slow guitars and almost hushed vocals. Some of Knopfler's lyrics haven't aged the greatest though. Overall, solid album until track 4 rolls around.
Solid, good guitar though sharp on ears, definitely sound of the 80s
Meh, för lungt och repetitivt. Kan vara trevlig bakgrundsmusik.
This is definitely radio ready and radio popular but I have it third even in the Dire Straits pantheon
Pink Floyd vibes but the song with the f word didn't age well. I already knew a couple songs on there - "why worry", "walk of life".
The singles are great, the rest a tad boring
I enjoyed this quite a bit more than their self-titled debut. Mark manages to escape Daddy Dylan's shadow by fully embracing the neatness of 80s production. If you haven't done the two-step in your kitchen to "Walk of Life," are you even white? The blues shit can take a hike, but "Why Worry" and the title track are both ethereal and even beautiful. Mark's guitar-playing was born to duet with a synth.
Listened previously. Expectations: Mid - Verdict: Good - I prefer the earlier version of Dire Straits. This is still good and Knopfler is still incredible but it's just a tad too polished. The smoky, pub vibe of the first album is gone and the expansive progginess of Love Over Gold is also missing apart from touches on the wonderful Money For Nothing. The drum fill followed by the guitar riff in that track is probably one of the most iconic moments in rock music history and it is a genuine thrill every time I hear it. Walk Of Life is incredibly cheesy but I like it. The next few tracks are quite bland. I don't mind Why Worry but in general nothing else has the bite of the best work of the band. Ride Across The River is the closest thing to their early sound and is quite good.
Fine, Dad rock
Pretty enjoyable, not necessarily knocking my socks off. Money For Nothing stands out but broski was gasping to say the F slur as many times as possible, wasn't he?
Tyvärr gjorde det här albumet inte så mycket för mig… Synd att allt inte är lika bra som introt på Money For Nothing!
Good
Kinda interesting in how it shifts from the MTV-friendly songs at the start to a more atmospheric feel
I have no technical knowledge of music world, yet the guitar was played beautifully, some songs are okay but some are very good.
Classic album with two really recognisable hits - a lot of filler otherwise though I think
It made for a nice listen, but i didn't feel there were any particularly memorable parts for me
Un disco clásico del rock bueno que me gusta, lleno de más clásicos inmortales como 'Money for Nothing' (vaya entrada épica, dime que no) o, para mi, 'Walk For Life'. Quedaban dos miembros originales de la banda, pero en este caso la sangre fresca y recién llegada les hizo sonar de lujo. Con los tiempos locos en los que vivimos hoy, quizás tendríamos que emitir o reproducir más la propia 'Brothers In Arms' para que las cosas se calmasen un poco
I like Money For Nothing, and knew a few of the others but it's just at ok level.
Huh - had no idea that I knew "Walk of Life". Any album with a Michael Brecker guest appearance gets a bit better in my mind. Not my favorite album but not unpleasant. I think this gets to 3 stars for familiarity and the Brecker Bros cameo.
Dropping the f-slur in Money for Nothing was a jump scare and also unnecessary
3.5
So… I can’t listen to Money for Nothing without seeing the Weird Al parody video that was, of course, endlessly played on MTV when I was in junior high. (Cause, you know, I WANT MY MTV.) And that’s the thing. This phase of Dire Straits seems a parody of their former selves. I just can’t hear/see it any other way. When I WAS in Junior High, this was ONLY to be ridiculed in the harshest terms. Smooth jazz saxophone? Weird Al didn’t lambast enough. But now, an older, wiser me actually appreciates the technical mastery of these musicians à la Steely Dan. The horns, and of course Mark Knopfler’s guitar work are all masterful. But still… 3 Boolean: True.
A hangout album
Dober
This was just okay. Nothing too intriguing about it
Pretty funky album. Money for Nothing was my favorite. 5.9/10
Bastante melodioso la voz del cantante, es bastante única resalta bastante en armonía con la guitarra
As with prior Dire Straits albums this is pretty boring. Just middle of the road, soft rock.
de más a menos, a la mitad me dio paja
not my favorite. more texture or songwriting that interests me even slightly more would go a long way i feel
Good classic album, not something I would listen to regularly but wouldn’t be mad if I heard it in a public setting
Sonido muy particular. Me gusta. Creo que está increible para tenerlo de fondo, pero creo que debería escucharlo algunas veces mas para entenderlo mejor.
seems very familiar in some way, also ver y atmospheric and nostalgic?? also like very usa like i can picture myself in some dinner listening to this
JL : 3, Your Latest Trick A : 4, Your Latest Trick
Hopefully this grows on me overtime. It feels a little too slow and melancholic for me right now, but with more listening I am thinking I will appreciate it more.
first one
I feel like I’m in a Bible store and I’m wearing ripped denim and a lady is yelling at me for asking why there are so many different versions of the word of god.
why not the debut album?
What a classic, so many iconic riffs on this album. Many I didn't realize came from only this album. This album has a great sense of power and just knows when to kick into high gear. The instrumentation across the album is so good and u just want to move to it. I don't really get the use of certain slurs on this album, not necessary guys. Bit jarring, had to double check I was hearing it right. Dire Straits are 100% my dad's kinda band, I guess I'm turning into my dad cause I quite liked this too Fav Track: Money for Nothing
Not totally my thing. Sounds dated. But clearly competent, and I can see the appeal
Not my kind of thing but there are a couple of great songs on here that you’ll recognise and some fun album tracks. They’re obviously a talented bunch. But not something I’ll reach for again I don’t think.
Eh, it was fine. It has some real good stuff, but also some pretty boring, soft/light jazz type stuff that I'm not really into.
that little WHAT got his own het airplane???? and he's a millionaire??? + the don't stand so close to me sample??? whewwww I listened to this album over 2 days and it went from chaotic af to chill af in the second half. weird switch up!!
2.5
Very dancey.
I liked it, it was not my favortie but i loved the second song
kinda chill soft rock, a bit sad vibes or rather more melancholy and overall coherent, rly nice guitar parts by knopfler. Whole album somewhat misses the punch and after the first few tracks gets kinda repetetive but that might just have been my mood when listening to it. I rly enjoyed it and vibe with the whole idea. HM songs: So Far Away, Walk Of Live, Ride Across The River and obv "Money For Nothing, Chicks for free"
not bad, no tracks that compare to "Sultans of Swing", plus Mark Knopfler drops the F-bomb...the (not fuck). cmon man
- The first three tracks are very fun and solid, but then you get hit by the disastrous "Your Latest Trick" (yeesh) and the album never finds its way again. - The first two minutes of "Money for Nothing" are stellar; the guitar riff practically rips your soul out of your body. Unfortunately the song then uses the f-slur like a half-dozen times (even if the singer is "in character"). - Why are these songs all so long?
I knew it from Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life and Brothers In Arms but Your Latest Trick surprised me, I added it to my playlist. However I will not crave to listen to this album probably never, but I wouldn't mind hearing it again, so I give it a 3 out of 5.
Never listened to a Dire Straits album before. They always seemed like a singles act to me. And indeed ... the songs I already know are good, and the rest seems dull. Unless you're planning to live for a couple of millennia, just listen to a concise greatest hits album, and save the rest for A Near Infinite Parade of Albums To Listen to After You're Dead.
I'm a little amazed that pop listeners gravitated to Mark Knopfler's sound, which is absolutely beautiful, during this period. I enjoyed the hit from this album, and as a guitar student at the time, dutifully acknowledged Mr. Knopfler as a master. It was interesting to hear it again, from this era of my life. The guitar sound, and the whole band, are more shimmeringly alive than I remembered.
Due to my often mentioned middle school years of listening to AOR on WBCN, I am very familiar with a lot of Dire Straits songs I don't necessarily like. They are just stuck up there in my brain cells. As far as this specific album is concerned, I remember well how it was EVERYWHERE in the mid 80s. I'm sure my mom had the tape in her car. I understand intellectually that Knopfler is a very skilled guitarist and his band is very adept as well. I just can't bring myself to care about this music. Everything after the first three songs was very tiresome, and the first three songs are just so incredibly overplayed (including at my place of work) it's hard to enjoy them. Of course that's not Dire Straits's fault, but nonetheless I hold it against them.
Great guitar work. At times it kind of felt like being on hold. Debating between a 2/3. Feeling generous cause nice singles.
full of hits but still somehow forgettable - especially the second half.
A very successful album. One of the biggest sellers in the 1980s. Money for nothing. A great song. Very funny and ironic. Walk of life/Brothers in Arms: good songs None of the other songs stand out. Dire Straits style kind of boring. An average album. Three stars.
I like how they kinda sound like a different band on every track, but the downside is I don't always like what they're doing. It's a really strong 3
so clean sounding, but also too clean sounding? I mean it's good, but I don't listen to it much.
Álbum de pai divorciado que mora em uma garagem em um bom sentido. Já conhecia algumas músicas porque meu pai sempre colocava no rádio do carro e gostei muito de ouvir o álbum inteiro. Instrumentos muito interessantes, gostei muito de todas guitarras presentes muuuito legal, mas fiquei meio entediada com tanto instrumental desnecessário (talvez seja culpa do meu attention spam de uma batata, mas enfim)
75
3.5. starts off strong then tails off
It’s got some bangers on it for sure, found myself zoning out and a bit bored towards the end. I guess I’m not a massive Dire Straits fan????? Best Song: Walk Of Life 3.0/5.0
Pretty mid actually, Walk of life is fantastic and Money for Nothing is a lot of fun but other than that there isn't a lot to this album
This is probably the most 80s album. It's alright, it's quite listenable. I can see why it is so popular. However, aside from the first three songs, it's very bland and unmemorable. The songs are very long for what they are. It's not bad, it's just kind of boring and bland. The musicianship is amazing, Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists of all time, his playing is tasteful and skillful without showing off, it's just the songs that act as a vehicle for his playing are kind of uninteresting. Brothers in Arms the song has some wonderful guitar work, atmospheric, brooding, mournful, yet the song itself is instantly forgettable.
Money for nothing was the only shining light and it has F slurs all over it! The rest feels like hold music at a doctor's office where the doctor rides around on his XL Harley on the weekends.
I thought I was gonna like this album more than I did. It had some good guitar parts. but I just wasn't feeling it.
This album had a very strong start. Walk of Life was the only song I knew. The second half dragged a bit. 7/10 Quite Likeable
for me, it feels more like a nice selection of songs over a full coherent album. still, i enjoy some parts of it, but others felt flat. i really like the way that it plays with different genres and with the added ambience noises, and it was kind of interesting pointing similar tibdits of some of my favorite rock songs and bands sparkled between these songs. okayish experiencia overall!
pretty good, only listened to in segments though, maybe a 4 if i listened all at once?
A few great songs but more than a few were pretty slow and boring.
“Look at them yo-yo’s. That’s the way you do it”. It’s been forever since I listened to this album but what a joy it was. Dire Straits does better when they are rock and rolling with their full allotment of instruments as their slow songs don’t hit quite as well, but this was pure nostalgia. It’s hard to start an album any better than So Far Away, Money For Nothing, and Walk of Life.
If a band of talented musicians took a bunch of quaaludes while listening to Pink Floyd and then decided to start recording, this is the result. The first couple of songs are upbeat because the drugs take time to start up, but when they kick in, boy can you feel it.
Banda lendária, com um bom álbum diversificado. Não é uma obra prima 10/10, mas é muito regular.
MTV! Going down memory lane
3 ⭐️
This album provides a collection of solid rock tunes from start to finish. It contains some of the most overplayed radio songs ever recorded, but they’re accessible, melodic, and undeniably well-crafted. It’s a strange one for me because I liked the entire project, yet I never truly loved it or felt deeply connected to it. The guitar work is spot-on, and some of the riffs are incredibly catchy. One of the things that really stood out to me was the intro to "Money for Nothing". For a brief moment, it felt as if Dire Straits had tapped into that Pink Floyd magic, only for it to disappear once the main riff kicked in. It caught me completely off guard because I had only ever heard the radio edit. The song is iconic, but I found myself wishing there had been more of that atmospheric introduction and a little less of what followed. I enjoyed "So Far Away", "Your Latest Trick", and "Brothers in Arms".
Too twangy for me
Mot as great as it's reputation, there are some filler.
chill
Everyone keeps calling it dad rock, but this is peak uncle new wave. Songs like a Geordie Springsteen and the crispiest guitar leads of the 80s. Kind of sags in the middle.
W listen
like way better than I thought, W listen
Me gustó este album. Un par de temas buenos y hasta agregué uno.
I have a funny liking for Dire Straits, too MOR on the face of it, but some excellent songs, that I sing along to
I had pretty high expectations for this one after the other Dire Straits we did. Sadly this was a bit of a let down. I needed a bit more guitar noodling and a lot more momentum - it was fairly monotonous and didn't really play to their strengths which is how cool and unique Knopfler is.
Great album
A good album that starts off very strong, but unfortunately starts to get a little worse as time goes on, around the second half. Enjoyable nonetheless.
I always thought the riff of "Money for nothing" was crap. The song start with all these weird effect that want to eventually build up to this riff. And when it delivers it hits so flat it makes me laugh. Dont know if what I just said made any sense, I dont speak english. And this song is so long for no reason too wtf. How many time do I have to hear the same riff and the same fucking hook. Yeah this album is some 80's cheese all over the place. Honestly the thing I said abouth the songs being long but repeating the same hooks applies to almost every song here. Its ultimately very boring. For an album with a guitar on the cover tehre isnt a lot of good riffs here. Or any riffs at all Whait this is one of the best selling album of all time. hu
The album is good, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to listen to it.
Very 80s production- good songs, a little too slick and boring
This turned surprisingly atmospheric in the middle. Not a bad thing by any means but my limited knowledge of Dire Straits hadn't prepared me for it. Pretty decent album if nothing ground breaking.
I was always a “Sultans of Swing” and “Skateaway” type of Dire Straits guy from their earlier catalogue. But as much as I never was amazed by this record, I do recognize its place in helping to define the MTV 80s era. Walk of Life is probably my favorite track, and the closing track showcases Knopfler’s abilities. Money For Nothing was so overplayed I eventually found myself turning the dial, back then…and even now. Overall the album is an enjoyable listen.
Some of this was good/great. Some of this was very meh. Money for Nothing gets so much attention but other than some cool parts, the overall song isn’t that enjoyable. Walk of Life is great. And I thought brother in arms was a nice display of mark knopflers guitar greatness. 3.25
This hit me like dad rock supreme. Rounding up for Money for Nothing and Walk of Life (although, Money is too long and goes hard to the paint with the F word). 2.75/5
Straight up dad rock. Awesome guitar as always
Crystal clear guitars played flawlessly. he chill vocal approach really adds to the approachability of the album. The video for Money for Nothing is permanently etched into my brain as a memorable example of early computer animation and MTV. Very eclectic mix of genres and tones. I was not aware this would have smooth jazz on it from the radio hits that I knew from my childhood.
Not my favourite but does seem like there are quite a few classics
A few classics on this album. Some good 80s feels
lost a point for pointless faggot
I was once waiting and waiting for "Money for Nothing" to end. It didn't. My friend said, "Dire Straits doesn't know how to end a song." And that is the problem with this album. Sure, "Money for Nothing" is a brilliant concept and a great riff, and if I'm not in a hurry I can wait out the 8 plus minutes. But with several less noteworthy (and less energetic) songs clocking in over 6 or 7 minutes... that's just not a wise use of time.
There is something about Knopfler’s songwriting that is captivating. He often maneuvers well around choruses and well structured resolves in favor of mood punches or glimpses into moments that are emotionally or dramatically moving, however, he has trouble resolving. This isn’t wrong, it is just hard to get into and get out of. I mean, the radio edit of Money for Nothing is nothing short of a mercy mission. Listening to this album is like being at a well produced obligation where you’re fine, but you keeping looking for a graceful way to leave.
Have listened before not this time
i want my MTVVVVV
The album that spawned the CD generation. My brother-in-law really likes Dire Straights, but he also likes Take That and Coldplay, so there's that. I'm not interested, but an extra star for being good at guitaring. Heard before ✅️ everyone has Listened this time ❌️ not today Revisit ❌️ nope Default ★★★☆☆ (5/10) Total reviewed : 328 Already owned : 76 Purchased : 15 To buy : 4 Nope : 233
It seems extremely odd that one has to explain the lyrics to Money for Nothing considering how old the song but since everyone in the reviews is going on about the British Cigarette slur. I'll explain it. Mark Knopfler was in an electronic department of a department store, when he heard 2 salesman ranting and raving about what was on "the Mtv." Those "silly little [British cigarettes] ..Money for nothing.. chicks for free." Knopfler heard these morons ranting would make a good song and he was right. The song is satirical, told from a point of view of someone who is bigoted & thinks music is "easy." Brutally mocking the artists on "the Mtv" It's funny cuz because those salesman probably used the 80s State of Art music video for Money for Nothing to "move those color TVs" Also, something, something capitalism. When Weird Al Yankovic approached Knopfler to do his parody of Money For Nothing, Knopfler's only demand was that he plays on the track, especially the solo. Weird Al agreed & Knopfler played on & appeared in the music video for Beverly Hillbillies. That's awesome of Knopfler. My only complaint, so far, is like this review, it runs a little long. 3
Despite masterful songwriting and some common themes, I find this album lacks that cohesive feeling of an intentionally crafted collection, and as a result, it's not as enjoyable to listen to all the way through in one sitting. While many individual tracks are great--- I'm a huge fan of the title track and think it's a beautiful way to end an album--- the collection feels like it lacks energy or movement when all taken together. That being said, it showcases the bands creativity and versatility in terms of genre. I'd never actually listened to the whole album or heard the word f***** in "Money for Nothing," and I have conflicting feelings about the use of that slur! I think the intent is compelling in some ways, but the impact on those who have experienced violence together with that word can't be ignored. It does contribute to painting a clear picture of misogyny that objectifies women and punishes anyone who deviates from gender norms.
My memory of this from the 80s was a little more rich and roll, but it’s actually a lot slower and gentler than I remember. Some of the songs I don’t remember at all are now my favorites, while the heavy hitters seem empty and overplayed.
Only knew Walk of Life and had a different idea of what they were like. Instruments were pretty throughout; enjoyed the different sounds. It was ok overall. Liked Why Worry and Money for Nothing.
I thought Brothers In Arms was a pretty solid album. It feels very similar to the last album i did by Dire Straits (from what i can remember, it was quite a while ago) but this one definitely shows that it is from 1985 by having all those synths which were very prominent in most albums during this time. I personally thought that the country rock stuff from the self-titled album definitely worked better for Dire Straits but this one works as well with it as it can. The lyrics were kinda a mixed bag though as sometimes they could be pretty smart but other times could be pretty offensive. I think that their self-titled record is better but this album is still a decent listen. Best Song: The Man's Too Strong Worst Song: Money For Nothing
Le problème avec cette liste (et la façon dont le site fonctionne), c'est que le hasard te met souvent face à un album alors que tu es pas dans les meilleures conditions pour l'apprécier. Et le pire, c'est que quand ça arrive, tu t'en rends bien compte. Je connais vaguement cet album pour l'avoir entendu il y a très longtemps. J'étais plutôt content de revenir dessus, mais la première chose qui marque, c'est qu'au niveau de la prod et même de l'instrumentation, on est en plein dans les années 80. C'est un album pas extrêmement aventureux, qui est vraiment dans son jus et ça s'entend, surtout quand arrive un saxophone qui nous rappelle que Brothers In Arms est sorti en 1985. En soit, c'est pas forcément un défaut, à moins d'être allergique à ces sonorités (auquel cas, on passe un moment plutôt désagréable). Perso, j'en suis assez fan. Mais voilà, cet album est plutôt du genre gentil. C'est à dire que ça reste toujours accessible, ça ne prend pas des risques inconsidérés et ça rester écoutable par n'importe qui. C'est très bien joué et je pense que si j'étais dans une vibe années 80, ces temps-ci, je le trouverais génial. Mais c'est pas mon cas et là, j'ai simplement l'impression d'avoir écouté un bon album de rock plutôt accessible (mais pas paresseux, qu'on soit clair là-dessus), mais qui ne m'a pas marqué plus que ça. Après, mention spéciale au morceau titre, qui est clairement celui qui a le plus retenu mon attention, c'est un super final.
Je connaisais pas le groupe. C'est pas vraiment ma tasse de thé mais les hits sont vraiment bien. Je recouterais mais pour l'insta't c'est pas vraiment mon style.
Really liked the instrumental. Thought it was going to be more of moving. Money for Nothing is still top 100 best song of all times.
Mark Knopfler is a really good player. There's a couple of real bangers on this album - "Money for Nothing", "Walk of Life". "One World" is really sweet too. Most of the rest doesn't do a whole lot for me.
I did not love it
me re gustó la verdad, bastante chill.
Ihan jees lallattelua, ei ihan omaa lempigenreä mut ihan solid 7/10
I didn’t know about the intro for money for nothing. It was very crazy to hear. Most of these songs are songs I’ve heard many times before, but never really knew what album they were from or who wrote them.
Pre Listen: I listened to this album once a long time ago. I remember Money for Nothing, and I remember somewhat disliking the album. I haven't listened to much Dire Straits since, so I'm going in to this with minimal expectations. Notable Tracks: Money for Nothing - Yup, certified classic, banger. Adding it to my playli- wait hang on. He can't say that word. MFW Dire "Straights" or something. Walk of Life - Completely forgot this was one of their songs. Another certified classic, a real foot tapper. Why Worry - Snoozefest, least favorite song on the album. One World - Honestly sort of a hidden gem. Very funky, my favorite on the album. Post Listen: I enjoyed this album a lot more than I remembered, a lot of the lead guitar and keyboard work remind me of Pink Floyd. While it was better than I remembered, the album frustrates me somewhat. I think this band is at it's strongest with faster paced groove and vibe sort of songs, songs you can bop to. The fact this album then is mostly slower songs hurts. It feels like the musical equivalent of going up to a dog, hyping it up by jumping around and acting manic, then immediately leaving it alone in a room. I'm the dog, and I'm left confused and wanting more of that hype. I give it a 3/5.
I think the band it´s ok, but I just don´t like the looong intros....Although I recognize it´s important e and impact. But it´s not for me!
This is getting 3 Stars purely off the merit of the Money For Nothing riff and it’ll thank me for it.
Lot of filler, the singles can't be written off
Number: 124 Date: 05/07/2026 Artist: Dire Straits Album: Brothers In Arms Year: 1985 Genre: Soft Rock Familiarity: Well-versed (4) Rating: 3 ============================= 3 So Far Away 2 Money For Nothing 4 Walk Of Life 3 Your Latest Trick 3 Why Worry 3 Ride Across The River 3 The Man's Too Strong 2 One World 3 Brothers In Arms -------------------------------------------------- 2.86 WEIGHTED AVERAGE (accounts for song lengths) ============================= 3 my personal rating 2 suitability for this list 4 impact ----------------------------------------------- 3 composite rating
Meh.
Sadly I didn’t finish the album but it was a good experience. As someone who claims to take interest in the 1900s, I realized I don’t listen to a lot of music from then. This album caused me to come to this realization. Even though I didn’t finish it, I have created two new playlists inspired by two songs from the album ( a rock one and a soft jazz type vibe one). I’m enjoying this project so far. Thank you ~Kalon
It’s fine. First song good. One of them is heard before very popular. Lots of ambiance no lyrics (there was an 8 min song)
It was good, has some absolutely classic songs. Some great guitar work as well as some sax.
Huh. Started out kind of eh but I really enjoyed the vibes of the latter half. I think I accidentally rated the wrong album with this, but this is the correct one.
gut aber nicht insane
Some of the tracks are ok (the more well known ones) but overall it just feels a bit smug ...
- Great variety of emotions - Most of these songs could be 1 minute shorter - Awesome synth
Pretty solid, some classics, some good background music, and some that could’ve been a little shorter
Super catchy songs messed up by slurs
Buenas vibes. Varias canciones que ya conocía pero nunca supe de quién eran. vibras como para emprender un roadtrip de autoconocimiento y exploración
Ok this was chill but do they know when to end a song?? They don’t all actually have to be 8 minutes long
They never know when to end a song do they Someone is casting spells on that guitar to make it sound like if guitars could have orgasms and by God they can
It's not really my preferred style, but not much bad about it past that. I found it a bit slow and boring nothing painful to listen to. I did find it nice to listen to while working because It was relaxing and quiet.
The first three tracks are kind of the whole deal for me. I unironically enjoy 'So Far Away' and 'Walk of Life'. Mark Knopfler really knows how to play a guitar. He doesn't overdo anything. The rest of the album isn't really for me but that's okay
It's no Dire Straits (1978). Money for Nothing and Brothers in Arms still bangers though.
This is the most background music album to ever background music. The first half was mediocre, but not unlistenable. The second half was just a drag. Some of these songs have no right to be as long as they are… I’m looking at you, “Why Worry”. That song was one of the most boring musical experiences of my life, and “Ride Across the River” wasn’t much better. “Money for Nothing” was by far the best track. And that’s saying a lot because even that was just.. decent. Somewhat catchy, but still just.. meh. And while I can understand the reason behind the homophobic slurs being used, it’s still in extremely poor taste. Overall, this album is aggressively unremarkable. Nothing I can see myself going back to, or even being able to remember what it sounds like. Is this really an album I had to listen to this before I die?
4/17/26. A lot of songs I’ve heard before and had no idea it was Dire Straits. Some really solid tracks and overall good pop rock sound.
Money for nothing et Walk of life sont assez légendaires comme chansons. Le reste de l'album est assez relax.
I love Dire Straits and have listened to this album a lot over the years, but was I slightly bored/disappointed this time? Money for nothing, walk of life, so far away, brothers in arms are all excellent, but sometimes the album can feel slightly monotonous and dragging. All in all I still really like this album
So many famous songs that I never knew were from this band! Some of the songs were pretty long, with 9 songs and 55 minutes, the average song lasted 6.1 minutes. I enjoyed the shorter ones much more, and added a couple to various playlists!
The radio hits to open the album are stellar and then it’s just a bunch of filler.
как же хорошо быть американцем.
NOTE: don’t take this seriously just my random thoughts, I’m not a professional critic So far away from me - it’s very dreamy and it really hits as I was in a long-distance relationship and especially with international friends, like a good ending song or just a background song, yknow the type song they put when the main character is doing its final monologue of something about how amazing life is Money for nothing- Already knew this one, such a banger, it’s one of the few songs that bring me back into a specific moment in my life, my summer camp in London, really beachy vibes and missing that one person , thanks Alex for this song. Tried to learn the bass for this but got too lazy. Never understood what was the connection with MTV Walk of life- THIS IS THE INTRO OF EVERY YOUTUBE TOYS REVIEW WTHHHH IT WAS BY DIRE STRAITS, Ita so jolly but I can’t stop thinking about that, it’s so cowboy tho. Very yeehaw vibes. Not a personal favourite Your latest trick- why so sad tf, ts is a sleep fest Why worry- another sleepy song… or not this one is more emotional and heart warming than the last one, good one for when you’re feeling lost Note: why are the songs so long, I’m going to sleep Ride across the river- zzzzzzzz Chungking express vibes like what they would play at the bar with no lights and a jukebox, it kinda has its own romantic spice to it The man’s too strong- yeehaw no.2 WHAT WAS THAT PIANO OUT OF NOWHERE woke me up One world- oooo I like the beggining, amazing bass, very viby, roadtrip song. Holy shit can’t stop thinking about that slap bass. Not something I’ll listen on purpose. Pretty repetitive. But a good filler one for the album Brother in arms- finally, last one, reminds me of nirvana the beggining. ANOTHER SLOW ONE. Sleep fest. Conclusion: I didn’t enjoy it tbh, maybe this album has made me realize how I don’t like slow songs, like classical slow songs, not jazz or shoegaze. Only 3 songs I’ve enjoyed: so far away from me, money for nothing, one world. I would also enjoy walk on life if it wasn’t of the egg surprise videos. But no new songs added to my personal songs (except from money for nothing which I already knew) 2.75/5 This is the day after: can’t take the melody of walk of life out of my head
Flying out the gates with some crackers then it gradually disappears up its own bum bum and i was bored by the end
Dark and strange. Launched the compact disc though
A couple of songs I liked and remembered. Some good guitar play but it won’t get another full listen from me.
Algún tema mítico
Liked
Gloomy and succinct enjoyable rock album
Did Dire Straits predict their own demise in this record?
The singles are good, enjoyable, slow at the end. Not much else to say.
so far away takie- czilowe daje mi vibe łaki albo jakis kwiatow polnych delikatne ta piosenka jest jak takie musniecie sie po policzku trch tez vibe wiejski ale nie wiejski dirt 7/10 money for nothing- poczatek jakbym byla w przestrzeni kosmiecznej dziwne dzwieki potem sie rzokreca jebut taki, troche bardziej energiczna 7/10 walk of life- taki funky klasyczek 8/10 your latest trick- troche takie jazzowe na poczatku taki spokojny luzki daje mi vibe goscia ktory spiewa lovesong dla swojej dziewczyny w takim karaoke barze why worry kolejna taka czilowa spokojna pisoenka jescze bardziej spokojna jest jak taki poranek sobotni w wakacje nie masz nic do zrobienia pelny czil 8/10 ride across the river- zaczyna sie dziwnymi fajnymi dzwiekami oo fajne fajne taki czil naprawde jakbym plynela jakas spokojna rzeka trch dalo vibe pink floyd tak wgl te dzwieki 8/10 the man’s too strong- dziki zachod kowboje takie klimaty stukotanie kowbojkami western walka na koniach jazda one world- energiczne takie dobra gitarka brothers in arms- zaczyna sie mrocznie
As always, Mark Knopfler brings it on the guitar and side 1 is hot. However, I walked away a bit let down by side 2. It just didn't have the same energy as the side 1 and some tracks go on for a long time. But in the end, I love Dire Straits and I'm looking forward to more of their albums in this.
Very 80s Jazz, soft rock
Strong start to this album, then the tunes fall away a bit in my opinion...
Some good tracks, others a bit too long
Awesome sound. Money for Nothing and Walk of Life are great back to back to start the album.
I like this album on the whole but I feel like it peaks immediately with money for nothing and then never reaches the same level
Sure, the hits...but the rest is partly unbearable. Such cheesy stuff...
love me some dire straits, but the second half dragged for me, low 3/5 favorites: so far away, money for nothing, why worry
Interesante y con canciones icónicas pero no es pa mi en este momento
Listened to the Remastered 1996 version) - Classic songs I've heard many times before - liked the transition between track 1 & 2. Liked the start of "Your Latest Trick". I liked "Why Worry" - I enjoyed the less popular/known ones strangely. Feel like the first two three tracks I've heard too many times. Good mix of reggae, funk, rock rhythms. I liked the crack whip sounds on "One World"
Not bad at all, some really good tracks, especially in the first half. Easy 3.
i love guitar music. beautiful album cover. breath-taking, pretty guitar. 1. starts off with slow rock. the wah wah(?) in the background is cool. first impressions: I feel like this will be a more atmospheric, or concept-y record. 2. things picks up in the second song. the talking-singing is not for me. I got bored 4 minutes in. the intro was nice though. this song has a lot of streams too. 3. banger intro once again. nice synthesizers. very nostalgic sounding. 4. surprisingly enjoyed this song. jazzy. nice. 8/10 5. another mellow song. pure instrumental. 6. yea I already wanna turn this off. i think you need to be in a specific mood for this album, like a laying in the dark with good quality earphones type of album. which I wasn't... at least now I know. I'll definitely give it another shot in the future.
Mejor canción: Your latest trick. Canción que menos me gustó: Ride across the river. Puntaje: 7/10 Notas: Muchas partes conocidas por series y películas pero no sabía que eran de este album
this sounded kinda good actually 3
I liked this except for the three slow songs in the middle, just couldn’t get into them. And the songs are too long. One World and Brothers in Arms are new-to-me songs that I’ll keep going back to.
First half has some rippers including one of the all-time rock tracks. Second half is way too chill for how rippin the first half is.
cool
"Hey guys!" "Oh, hey Mark. What's up?" "Well, I've got a great idea for the new album." "Oh cool, what is it?" "You know those three great songs that we have? The ones that will be radio hits for the next 40 years?" "Yeah...?" "I was thinking. What if we front load them on the album? First three tracks. Bam, bam, bam." "I mean, that's cool, Mark, but then what do we follow them with?" "Oh, that's easy. We follow them with a bunch of boring, noodly songs with whiny lyrics and no catchy riffs!" "Oh, wow. Yeah, Mark, that is a great idea! Can we throw some awful saxophone into those next six songs?" "Sure, boys, make them as bad as you want. Nobody will care because of those first three bangers!"
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maybe I expected too much from this. started out strong.... then felt like back half of album just got boring.
Good fun, I’ve not heard this since I was a kid. Fairly dated but it sounded a million bucks at the time
Money for nothing, the man’s too strong and one world are good. Can’t say this is a bad album but nothing too crazy. The tunes are decent but it wouldn't something I'd necessarily choose as my first option.
You know Dire Straits. Bluesy-rock. So Far Away is almost Springsteen-y. Money for Nothing is such a classic and album version is even longer! And I've always loved Walk of Life. Not a fan of Your Latest Trick. This album is at it's best when it's really rocking out. Oh the rest of the album seems to be a mellow bluesy rock. Not doing much for me which is a shame. Best track (new to me) - The Man's Too Strong 3 stars - mainly for the big hitting classics
Great intro on money for nothing. Love the drums.
(61/100)
There’s a couple of standouts (mainly, Money for Nothing and The Man’s Too Strong), but the album as a whole doesn’t feel like anything special. I mean, it doesn’t sound like generic pop rock most of the time, but it’s still way too soft for my taste. Most songs feel drown out and too sparse. But overall, it’s not boring. Could’ve been worse.
This has some absolute bops on it: Money for nothing Walk of life The saxophone on Your latest trick was also very nice. Shame about all the slurs, and the album gets a bit dead towards the end.
i think it would have been a good idea to find someone else to write lyrics. maybe for the singing too. instrumentally it's pretty solid? chill for sure. maybe goes a bit past 'restrained' to 'sparse' on occasion.
3.25. I thought I liked Dire Straits more than this, but it just might be the guitar riff for Money for Nothing that I like.
Hey what's goin on YouChube it's a boy uh YA Boy BigOlSweatyFucker420 with top 2 guitar solos you can never play in front of me or I rip off all my clothes and shout LOUD. I woke up and had an epiphany that "Sultans of Swing" is a a song and yup it's by Rikishi the Sultan of WWF fame. He either plays sitar or guitar. With those pointy shoes, YOU be the judge. Now considering this is information that will be new to your idiotic ears, just listen to the song on your device of choice. Preferably playing RAW through the speakers of a third generation iPod Touch on public transit somewhere. That's what it was written for. That's right if you use the promo code "INSERTCREATORNAMEHERE" you can get an additional box of old apple chargers that only fit defunct machines! Thanks for tuning in, oh the other guitar solo is probably from that Bud Light Lime commercial but that one is illegal to talk about for my religion. TEACHER! OPEN MY ENCLOSURE! I HAVE ENLIGHTENED THE PEOPLE. 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Sultans of Swing isn't on here!? Oh No! I have harmed my credibility *GULP* *teeth chattering noises*
C'était pas mal mais je l'écouterais pas vraiment volontairement, mais je suis contente de l'avoir découvert !
mjah ik dacht dat ik dit een beter album vond eigenlijk
Three good songs, and then a lot of... less good songs.
Sounds amazing, shame about the songs. Although the title track is a great find
Kæmpe bangere på A-siden men synes dælme også der var meget filler
This has some of the greatest songs he ever did, but also a lot of filler..
Mixed back - some quite good ones, but I hate a lot of the singles on this for no reason
I was expecting pure dad rock from this but it was quite ranged. I knew a few of the well known tracks but most of it was new to me. I was somewhat pleasantly surprised, however I don’t think I’ll be listening again.
Not sure about the slurs on 'Money For Nothing' that doesn't really sit well with me. Quite liked the first track but then it went downhill into overblown stadium rock which isn't really for me. Once it's calmed down from that and the advert pop rock it does improve and there are some songs I like here.
ok
yoo i didn't know that one album can have so many "classics". I think I knew most of it's songs because I have heard them individually. Never as a whole. Din't enjoy it very much. Well produced though. 3.5/5
Beautiful production and mix. The drums have a tremendous presence in money for nothing. Your latest trick has quite the taste to it, similar to a freaking brandy at night with lights off and the dim light of the chimney... Just contemplating. Also the bass line is really dancing away. Why worry hits you with some romanticism in the harmony department. Ride across the river has some nice donkey kong vibes at the beginning. Then it turns into a jungle reggae... really nice. Smooth transition to the man's too strong... I like that one the most so far. Now, one world stands out differently from the rest of the songs... it even sounds like a different era. Ominous but soothing start to brother in arms... the spirit of red dead redemption, like facing a storm
Walk of life album
This album coincided with the early days of MTV, and Money for Nothing was heavy in the video rotation, so Dire Straits was unavoidable. It's OK but a little tiresome.
7/10
Hab ich Strait durchgehört. Aber keine Erinnerung dran. Stabil?
On the question of homophobia in Money for Nothing, I know the band is imagining a character being a bully and calling them a slur. Yet, the same point could have been made using "gay" firstly, but that still would have been offensive. The point is that being gay is a bad thing in the view of the guy, and they go at of their way to say that they are not gay, so that the audience doesn't have to worry. They are implying that they are safe from that criticism, and that narrator is real dumb, cause they are not the least bit gay, implying that there is something wrong with it by distancing themselves. First you need to listen to the Hilarry Duff campaign, and I get it that some straight dudes loves this and this doesn't align with their pretend values. But if people tell you that it is offensive and you are not the offended party you should probably shut it. So the slur doesn't get a pass, and you lost a star buddy. And then there is the fact that while the start is strong, it does get limp at the end. It's good, but my mind ain't melted.
sooooooo 80s. even tho i love sultans of swing this was just sort of …. ok? i liked your latest trick the most
Immediate impressions upon seeing the album: wow, I know a lot of these songs! Some bangers in here, but some stinkers as well.
Eh, was expecting more since the wiki hyped it up so much
I haven't heard this for ages. It's a beautifully-produced album, but unfortunately, most of the songs are so middle of the road as to have me screaming at them to hurry up and end. They're either fast and boringly simple (Walk of Life) or slow but lacking intrigue (Why Worry). Money for Nothing was fun for five minutes in 1985, but I certainly never need to hear it again. However. There are some good moments (Mark Knopfler will never not play well), and Brothers in Arms is a lovely song which reminds me of some sad times. But really, let's just revere the first three albums (four, if you insist) when they were so much more interesting, and then call it a day.
Not my favorite Dire Straits album but was a good listen through. More 80s than I normally like but doesn’t have that algorithmic sound in the same way. Much more melancholy lyrically than the instrumental leads to be
3.5
Meh - Good songs were great. Bad songs were okay but dragged on a bit too long. Maybe revisit later down the line.
This album and the video for "Money For Nothing" came out at the peak of my MTV viewing years, so I heard the song non-stop on MTV when it came out. My husband is also a big Mark Knopfler fan and we've seen him live, so I've heard a lot of his stuff. The first three songs on this album are classics that everyone knows. After that, I felt that the album dropped off a bit. It slowed way down and got a little boring to me. Solid album and I'll listen to those first three songs every time, but not sure I would listen to the rest of the album again.
Not very interesting to me, recognized one song at least
I was a child in Britain in the 1980s, so it goes without saying that my parents had this album. I know the first four tracks really well, but couldn't really remember the rest of it. Turns out there's a reason for that as this is incredibly front-loaded, but I can see why it was the 80s dad rock album of choice.
I wanted to like this more but the slower stuff didn’t really speak to me. Beautiful guitar playing, as expected, but not sure I’ll be revisiting any of the songs I didn’t know already.
I love the music on this album
Exquisite instrumentals and a strong sense of musical craft help make this one of the best albums to create a specific mood of somber melancholy.
Second album proposé après 'Dire Straits' que j'avais moyennement apprécié (noté 3/5 - qualité des morceaux inégale). Le constat est un peu similaire ici, les morceaux sont souvent inutilement longs, et manquent parfois de parties instrumentales. Quelques parties de guitare ou sax restent intéressantes, mais comme dit précédemment je lui préfère nettement l'album 'Love Over Gold' qui pour moi est bien plus passionnant. =>3/5
Day 83 - 1985 - Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms This was the first album in history to sell over a million copies on CD. This is their fifth studio album. Brothers in Arms was one of the first albums recorded on a Sony 24-track digital tape machine. The tour for this album started in Yugoslavia, which doesn't exist anymore. I mean, the place exists, just not the name. Now it's Croatia. The British critics HATED this album and were super dismissive of it. American critics loved it. The amount of musicians that quit and joined the band during the recording of this album is 4, including drums, bass, and recording technicians. Dire Straits is also British, which kind of confused my brain because I spent my whole life thinking they were some sort of Southern rockish outfit. Almost every GD song on this album is a hit. Standout: Always, always, Your Latest Trick. There's some opening saxophone which is a little too 80's late night talk show host, but
Long album so it’s great for working.
Definitely 80s coded. Good album, had some good songs.
I don’t remember a time in my life when Money For Nothin’ wasn’t playing on the radio. It’s interesting knowing it took me this long to realize the continued use homophobic F-slurs in the second verse, and that he’s talking about color TVs. Apparently, I have never been a strong lyrical interpreter. Walk to Life is another good song that has been around for as long as I remember. The rest of the album was relatively new to me and felt like it declined into mellowness as they went. One World pick it up with the Clapton style guitar work and funk bass lines. I’ve never been a huge fan of Mark Knopfler’s baritone five-note range, but I have to admit his guitar tone is ephemeral as shown on Why Worry and Right Across the River. Brother in Arms reminded me of David Gilmore’s guitar work. The album is pretty good though. It does feel like a product of the time rather than a masterwork across generations.
Random thoughts: * I always thought Walk of Life was just a song I liked because it featured sports bloopers. Shout out to Bill Hanzlik. But that song is awesome. It really got into my brain. * Dire Straits was into long songs. I swear most songs were 6 minutes or more. For the good songs, that was fine. For the meh songs, it was too much. * Money For Nothing is a classic for a child of MTV like myself. I either forgot about the troublesome lyrics or upon further research, it was probably edited out. Weird to be alive so long to see society become so much more socially conscious. * Anyway, I dug the hits and the rest was just fine.
I know this is a good band, but there is something that just feels boring.
This may have been the first compact disc my parents owned. I know it cast a long shadow over the new format in the mid ‘80s. The first half of this album is chock full of bops. The second half is more of a meandering collection of Knopfler auditioning for work on film scores.
I've seen the cover of this album everywhere and I've also heard these songs many times, but somehow I never connected the two together nor did I associate them with Dire Straits. I am not particularly fond of long songs, unless it's classical music, but I found the album to be enjoyable. I really liked your Latest Trick, which has a rather unorthodox trumpet stim. I also checked out their other stuff and was glad to find some other gems like Sultans of Swing and Calling Elvis.
Good enough to make me want to check them out more seriously.
This album is heavily carried by Knopfler’s guitar playing. He is a phenomeal guitarist, but this album is way too long. It’s not awful, but the songwriting isn’t amazing. There are some bangers, and some songs that could be a good 3-4 minutes shorter.
This was good, I've heard of this band but barely know them. I also listened to some of their other albums/songs, and it was good. They're country-ish at times but also rock and a bit of alt but also a bit of like nostalgic and blues rock. Deeeefinitely dad rock, fo sho. Brothers in Arms was moving, emotionally provocative, and still rings true today. Brothers in Arms has similarities in themes with Army Dreamers by Kate Bush, but explored the idea that even the "opposition" were family. This album was a wonderful demonstration of how humanity turns against itself to eat its own kin, raw and real and true. It also demonstrates how soldiers never really can go back home, as they'll always take their lowland with them. Music really is an art; in which Brothers in Arms (the song!) really brings to the table. Just talking about that one song though. Not the biggest fan of others, it's generally okay and some of the music can be a bit too slow and sluggish in some bits and places. Was absolutely a fan of the song itself as you can tell. Please note that this review is in separation from the artist. I have little to no knowledge of this band, so I am going purely off of the music on this one. A solid 3. -Byxtwiy Records
Pretty good. Hella production.
Felt like it wanted to be Bruce Springsteen but less successful. Some big gits but lots of just okay
This album in a yo-yo. Some songs are fire and others garbage. It averages out to a passing grade though.
Really annoying how the best track has a verse full of homophobic slurs :-/
The double hit of Money for Nothing and Walk of Life is so crazy. And then the rest of the album is just so boring it’s shocking. It’s like another band
Probably my least favourite DS album, other than the very lack lustre last.
Didn't realize how many 80s mainstay hits were dire straits.
7/10 Favourite: Money for Nothing Least Favourite: One World
Solidt album
It’s really good, but it’s just not my vibe. Very polished 80s — atmospheric in a very clean, hi-fi way, but it feels sterile to me
Good album, but the tracks were longer than they should've been
Can someone please explain the selling 100m albums but having zero charisma as a band conundrum. The Knopfler Effect
Overall I liked this album save for the second song having the F-slur in it. Not my cup of tea. In terms of just general music however, pretty good!
This is a slow, guitar filled, classic rock album. Mark Knopfler is always a pleasure to listen to. To my taste, there are some very nice track and way too many forgettable fillers. I love Dire Straits, but I think they work way better in a Greatest Hits compilation.
The first 1/3 of this record are all massive cultural hits and then this record steers all over the road. I don't love how much we're missing Knopfler's clean, muscular tone and instead processing it deeply. But there's also some truly stunning cuts, specifically the title track to close the record. It's a very uneven record but when it's good, it's great.
I did not like this one nearly as much as I liked the bands first album. This was from 1985, and it is very much influenced by the sound of its time, whereas the first album was much more guitar-based and likeable to me. This had elements of New Wave and the guitars were definitely not front and center.
Mostly a good album, but fuck the song Money for Nothing. "That little f*ggot" shut the fuck up. Weird Al did it better.
Was not expecting this to feel like a country rock album.
I've heard this before and it's good but I feel like I'm missing something because it doesn't really stand out as anything special to me. Top tier guitar playing though
Still a great album. Not quite a 4 but better than a 3?
Despite my initial resistance to its length, Brothers in Arms rewards patience with an impressive range of sound across its nearly hour long runtime. While the album can at times feel sprawling, Dire Straits use that space to demonstrate a remarkable stylistic breadth. The standout moment arrives in the closing track, “Brothers in Arms,” a seven minute ballad told from the perspective of a dying soldier. Anchored by restrained synthesizers and a slow building, hypnotic guitar solo, the song show cases the post-punk attitude this band is know for. Its stark anti-war messaging lingers long after the album ends, effectively overshadowing some of the weaker moments elsewhere on the record. Tracks like “Money for Nothing,” “Your Latest Trick,” and the buoyant “Walk of Life” highlight the band’s technical precision and genre fluency. Brothers in Arms may not be my personal favorite, but its ambition, sonic variety, and cultural significance—especially as one of the defining albums of the CD era—make it well worth a listen.
So atmospheric! Enjoyed the experience but probably won’t be coming back to it. Instrumentals were absolutely beautiful, I’d definitely recommend it to some people. Favorite tracks: so far away, the man’s too strong
3/9 bekannt 6,5/10 Beste Songs: Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, Money for nothing
Not bad. The songs I knew from the radio have been so overplayed I can't enjoy them anymore. But the rest of the record was good.
I was expecting to like this more than I did. Maybe for it to rival their debut album which I gave a 5/5. But this album was too polished? Too soft? Too much of that synth piano and weirdly placed smooth jazz? Too... something. Even the hits "Money for Nothing" and "Walk of Life" fall short of expectations in the context of the former album. I miss the guitar heavy tunes of their origins. "Brothers in Arms" is a jam though.
First 3 songs are classics. Then the songs started to slow down and I didn't like it as much. 3.5/5
Some jams and then some filler making this a solid 3 album for me. “Walk of Life” is one of those tracks I’ve sung along to on the radio for years and, frankly, never knew it was Dire Straits. Now I know!
Honestly, this one felt like nothing special to me. Their self-titled which we got a while ago was cool and bluesy if a bit samey, but this one went headlong into 80s pop rock, a sound I'm overall less interested in.